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C o n v e n i e n c e R e t a i l e r S h o w D a i l y 5 5 M o n d a y, O c t o b e r 1 4 , 2 0 1 3 that parents and retailers alike want Crunchies' new line for children from ages one and up to be pesticide-free, and USDA-certified organic. As always, Crunchies listens to its customers. Introduced this September at Natural Products Expo East and on shelves nationwide this fall, the Little Organic Crunchies line will feature four freeze- dried fruit flavors – Strawberries, Strawberries & Bananas, Apples & Bananas, and Strawberries & Mangoes – each featuring a distinct Looney Tunes character, including Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Daffy Duck and Taz. A fun, tasty and irresistible way to introduce nutritious fruits into a young person's diet, Little Organic Crunchies live up to their name by featuring little pieces, perfectly sized for the small hands and mouths of kids. While children will invariably be drawn to Little Organic Crunchies' colorful and creative packag- ing featuring their favorite Looney Tunes characters, parents will appreciate the new line's powerhouse nutrients, 100 percent organic fruit, and convenient re- sealable 1-ounce packages—perfect for lunch boxes, family outings and after- noon snacks. Like all Crunchies products, Little Organic Crunchies' freeze-dried fruits are all-natural with no added sugars or preservatives. Gluten-free, Kosher, vegan and non-GMO, Crunchies' prod- ucts provide an incomparable blend of taste and nutrition. Commenting on the partnership Crunchies (Cont'd. from p. 1) with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Crunchies' President and CEO Jim Lacey said, "We are thrilled to join with such beloved and timeless Looney Tunes characters to help young people discover the fun and appeal of healthier eating. Given the widespread popularity of Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes family, we feel confident Little Organic Crunchies will quickly become one of the most successful product launches in Crunchies' history." "Whether it's the classic Looney Tunes shorts that moms and dads know and love or today's popular The Looney Tunes Show on Cartoon Network, which is introducing a new generation to the antics of Bugs Bunny and his gang, we know these characters are relevant to the entire family. We are proud to be partnering with Crunchies to bring the ingredient of fun to these healthier snacks," said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Marketing and Domestic Licensing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. About Warner Bros. Consumer Products Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world. For more information, call 888-997-1866 or visit www.crunchiesfood.com. Visit booth 8323 to give the newest line a try. Looney Tunes and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and ©Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s13). innovation platform spans all three of its primary brands. SunnyD is one of the most recog- nized brand names in the juice drink cat- egory and celebrates 50 years of pleasing consumers and customers in 2014. In recent years, SunnyD aggressively responded to consumer demand for "healthier" beverages and reduced calo- ries per serving by 56 percent. The 16- ounce "convenience package" is one of the fastest growing packaged beverages in the juice door of convenience stores, delivering dollar sales growth of +8.2 percent in the April-June period. In 2014, the company will introduce Blue Raspberry to the flavor lineup. This new addition to SunnyD continues the tradi- tion of bringing consumer preferred fla- vor and variety to the market. SunnyD will boast 10 exciting flavors in 2014, delivered to stores through the compa- ny's national network of DSD partners and backed by strong promotion support. Sparkling Fruit2O is our newest innovation building upon a long suc- cess as the original flavored water brand and holding share leadership in Sunny Delight (Cont'd. from p. 1) the non-carbonated segment. In 2014, Sparkling Fruit2O will enter the rapid- ly expanding carbonated segment. Available in attractive 17-ounce bottles and packed 12 units per case, Sparkling Fruit2O will launch with four exciting flavors: Grape, Strawberry, Raspberry Lemon, and Mixed Berry and will be delivered to stores through our national network of DSD partners. Great sparkling taste and refreshment with zero calories, zero carbohydrates and zero sodium. Veryfine Chill burst upon the C- store scene in limited distribution in 2013 but with great sales success. Available in 23-ounce cans (24 per case) and pre-priced at $1, Chill will be avail- able in six exciting flavors in 2014: Fruit Punch, Grapeade, Orangeade, Watermelon, Strawberry Kiwi, and Berry Lemonade. With only 100 calo- ries per can and packed with great tast- ing refreshment, Chill will be available through select DSD partners and con- venience wholesalers. For more information, visit booth 7659, call 513-483-3300 or go online to www.sunnyd.com. industry was a natural move, proven today by nearly two decades as a leading glass car wash manufacturer, New Horizons Car Wash. After sensing a need for quality pet grooming products, All Paws Pet Wash was launched in 2009. Nearly five years later, All Paws Pet Wash is the leading manufacturer of modular pet wash units, as well as store- front kiosks. CRSD: What would you say makes your company unique? KC: A unique aspect of our All Paws Pet Wash division is the fact that our prod- ucts are delivered ready to operate and are fully customizable. CRSD: Are you introducing any new products? KC: As of spring 2013, all All Paws Pet Wash units meet or exceed standard ADA requirements. These new ADA standards proved marked improvements in spacial design, as well as kiosk functions. Check product drawings for applicable ADA standards met by All Paws Pet Wash. CRSD: What products do you see as being hottest this year? KC: In general, products that are direct- All Paws Pet Wash (Cont'd. from p. 1) ly marketed to the pet care industry will be highly sought after. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), it is estimated that over $55 bil- lion dollars will be spent on our pets in 2013. The pet care industry is one of the few that have shown steady growth over the past few decades. CRSD: What distinguishes your prod- uct(s) from the competition? KC: All Paws Pet Wash prides itself on the lack of disparity between the quality and value of their products. Meticulous quality sold at industry competitive prices is the standard. Unlike others, per- sonalization of color, style, graphics, etc. of All Paws Pet Wash units is possible. CRSD: What is your outlook in general for this product line? KC: As was previously stated, the pet care industry has shown steady growth over the past few decades. In analyzing this trend, it is right to think that it will continue on this path. Furthermore, the self-serve and pet care industries togeth- er are one market simply waiting to be tapped. For more information, visit www .allpawspetwash.com, call toll free at 800-537-8231 or visit booth 5069 at the NACS Show. throughout the day. These items include a range of hot and iced coffee and espresso beverages; a variety of donuts, muffins and croissants; and oven toast- ed breakfast sandwiches. Dunkin' Donuts offers a variety of store models to suit any lodging proper- ty, including full retail shops, kiosks and self-serve hot coffee stations perfect for gift shops and general stores. Models can be designed to suit specific areas such as snack bars and convention regis- tration areas. Dunkin' Donuts' bakery products can be prepared in the proper- Dunkin Brands (Cont'd. from p. 4) ty's own kitchen, with the addition of some simple equipment, giving the food and beverage team flexibility to manage product inventory in accordance with guest traffic. Dunkin' Donuts currently has more than 500 non-traditional locations, including mass transit stations, travel centers, supermarkets, college campuses and military bases, with a delicious line- up of beverages and snacks. For more information about Dunkin' Donuts franchising, visit booth 5705 at the 2013 NACS show or go online to www.dunkinfranchising.com. Oven Proofer Combination Doyon & NU-VU has superior oven- proofer combination units with the flexi- bility in one cabinet to bake, cook, proof, or hold based on your operational needs. The applications are endless! These units are ideal for bakeries, restaurants, super- markets, submarine sandwich shops, convenience stores, hospitals, institutions or any facility that requires on premise baking. Great for pies, rolls, cinnamon buns, croissants and more. Artisan Ovens For the artisan baker, Doyon & NU-VU offers the best choice for baking old- world artisan-style crusty breads that have a thick and crispy crust but are still soft inside. Doyon artisan ovens offer perfect three-zone heat distribution and an outstanding steam injection system. Modular or one-piece Doyon artisan ovens are quick and easy to install and are the perfect choice for a variety of quality hearth breads, pastries, cookies, pies, cakes, pizzas etc. Countertop Ovens The NU-VU countertop XO-1 oven is the perfect hard worker for those small kitchen areas that need to maximize pro- duction. Using 120V, this oven will han- Doyon & NU-VU (Cont'd. from p. 4) dle three or four half-size sheet pans of product with the simplest controls. It is the perfect way to add remote baking to your operation or add additional menu items without a large investment. Spiral Mixers Award-winning Doyon spiral mixers are legendarily engineered to ensure the finest and most reliable mixing technology. Proper oxygenation, time, rotational speed, and synchronization of bowl and hook are crucial for mak- ing perfect dough. Sheeters Doyon countertop and reversible dough sheeters are designed for hotels, restau- rants, pastry shops and small to high pro- duction bakeries. These sheeters are suit- able for sheeting and stretching any kind of dough – yeast, croissants, puff pastries, danish, flaky pastries, savory dough, soft pastry dough, stiff pizza or other kinds of dough – to the required thickness. They are designed to ensure the highest degree of performance and the efficiency you expect from Doyon & NU-VU. For more information, visit booth 6131 at NACS Show, go online to www.doyon.qc.ca and www.nu-vu.com, call 418-685-3431 (Doyon) and 906-863-4401 (NU-VU), or email sales@nu-vu.com.