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C o n ve n i e n c e Re ta i l e r S h o w D a i l y 2 7 Th u r s d a y, O c to b e r 9 , 2 0 1 4 FLEX FRAME 2 FLEXIBILITY AND DURABILITY Flame Frame 2 is the most versatile and economical tobacco fixture on the mar- ket. It is also the most durable and has proven itself in tens of thousands of loca- tions since 2006. Harbor Industries is so confident in the quality, it offers a life- time warranty on the frame. Its continuous fixture system and 1' wide shelf allows any size fixture to be configured into any one-foot increment. More importantly, with no dividers between fixtures, it also allows reconfig- uration with no new fixtures needed as your product offerings change. The head- er system complies with all tobacco sup- pliers' graphics, and is also flexible down to one-foot increments. All shelves adjust vertically every half inch, allowing you the ability to maximize space. Harbor understands the importance of this space. As electronic cigarettes and vapor categories continue to grow, the flexibility the Flex Frame 2 allows is critical. It offers the ability to merchan- dise cigarettes, smokeless, SNUS, cigars, electronic cigarettes, vapor and roll your own within one fixture platform. As all of these categories change, the fixture can transform as well. It also offers security options for non self-serve conditions. Flex Frame 2 secu- rity doors are virtually indestructible. They are often used and abused, and are built to handle the challenge! The Flex Frame 2 complies with all tobacco suppliers' requirements for light- ing, signage and cost reimbursement pro- grams. Harbor will ship your fixtures with the contractual items provided by these suppliers to allow installation to be completed with minimal store disruption. Speaking of installation – Flex Frame 2 fixtures arrive fully assembled with all shelves and pushers in place. They simply bolt together, and after snapping on a few header graphic covers, product can be loaded. Changing your POG on the fly? No problem. Harbor keeps pusher inventory on hand and can ship next day. All of this for the lowest cost of any tobacco fixture available today. Producing in volume reduces piece part cost, which Harbor passes on to you. They ship individual stores within three weeks with a guaranteed date to ensure your fixtures arrive right on time. Reserve inventory is available to handle those "last minute" requests and the "store I forgot to order fixtures for" situ- ations immediately. Harbor provides a manager dedicated to each account to ensure satisfaction every time. For more information, visit www .harborind.com. CRUNCHIES ADDS ALL-NATURAL GRAPES TO GRAB-N-GO FRUIT LINE Been waiting to hear exciting health food product news through the grapevine? If so, Crunchies ® – the leading producer of all-natural freeze-dried vegetable and fruit snacks in the country – has a tasty announcement: the addition this year of all-natural Grapes to its popular Grab-n- Go fruit line. Delectable red grapes, long a favorite of young and old alike, are now easily packed into even the fullest back- pack, whether for school, play, sports or a hike. But that's not all: you have to taste Grapes to believe how flavorful freeze- dried fruit can be! Plus, they retain the fruit's shape! Grapes join Crunchies' newest veg- gies, Buttered Sweet Corn and BBQ Roasted Veggies, which were introduced to Crunchies' Grab-n-Go family in 2013. With such a palate-pleasing variety sure to match every taste, consumers can now crunch even more favorite vegetables and fruit in single snacks every bit as healthy and convenient as they are deli- cious. Grab-n-Go bags range from one ounce to 3.25 ounces with an MSRP of $5.29-5.69. Select Crunchies' varieties are also available in single-serve Munch Paks, 0.33 ounces, with an MSRP of $1.29-1.79. Like all Crunchies' products, Grapes are made in the U.S.A. through a unique freeze-drying process in which individu- ally frozen grapes are placed in a refrig- erated vacuum chamber that removes up to 97 percent of the moisture. This spe- cial process gives Crunchies their name- sake crunchy texture and allows them to retain a high percentage of the nutritious enzymes that are invariably lost through traditional heat drying. Veggie Crunchies are not only incredibly wholesome, but are also rich in fiber, protein and isoflavones. Each delicious flavor contains relatively little fat while providing a nutritional burst of energy that's available anywhere, anytime, thanks to Crunchies' convenient re-sealable pouches. "Consumer and media response to Crunchies Grapes has been nothing short of fantastic. Our product innovators worked diligently to retain the fruit's shape as well as provide that burst of concentrated delicious red grape fla- vor," said Jim Lacey, President and CEO of Crunchies Food Company. "We're in the midst of our company's greatest peri- od of growth to date in terms of new product launches, expanded distribution, new strategic alliances and widespread event sponsorships, and these product expansions of our best-selling Grab-n-Go lines are an integral facet of Crunchies 2014 growth plans." About Crunchies Food Company LLC Founded in 2006, Crunchies Food Company's leading line of all-natural, delicious, nutritious and convenient freeze-dried fruits and veg- etables is redefining healthy snacking for the 21st century. With an unmistakably satis- fying crunch of delicious concentrated all-natural flavor, Crunchies are free of unhealthy addi- tives, chemicals, preservatives or unhealthy ingredients, plus they're gluten-free, Certified Kosher, wheat-free and naturally low-fat. Branded as "Nature's Ultimate Snack Food," Crunchies are available nationwide at leading retailers including Sprouts, Wegmans, Walmart, Rite Aid and Ralphs. For more information or to order online, visit www.crunchiesfood.com or call 888-997-1866. RUIZ FOODS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS This year, Ruiz Foods celebrates its 50th Birthday – co-founded in 1964 by Fred Ruiz and his father, Louis, in a small town in rural California. Early products included enchiladas, burritos and tamales and distribution was limited to California's Central San Joaquin Valley. Today, both Ruiz Foods' brands – Tornados ® and El Monterey ® – are dis- tributed nationally. The Tornados brand, introduced to convenience stores nine years ago, quickly revolutionized the use of the roller grill and gave operators a real opportunity to bring quality, great taste and a variety of AM and PM hot-to- go solutions to today's convenience store customer. Today Tornados is a leader on the roller grill. The El Monterey brand – the No. 1 selling frozen Mexican food brand in the United States – offers a variety of burri- tos, taquitos, breakfast burritos, tamales, enchiladas and chile rellenos for the con- venience store and retail customer. "As the popularity and product lines of both our brands expanded," explained Rachel Cullen, President and CEO, Ruiz Food Products Inc., "so did our need for capacity and distribution." The June 2014 acquisition of a man- ufacturing facility in Florence, S.C., was enhanced by a July 2014 groundbreaking for a distribution center. "The Florence, S.C., facility is our East Coast hub," added Cullen. "The demand for our products is growing in this part of the country. This expansion gives us the capacity and location neces- sary to provide the level of customer serv- ice that our customers expect from us." Prior to this expansion in the East, Ruiz Foods announced the capacity expansion of its Denison, Texas facility. "We accelerated the addition of another line," shared Cullen, "in response to the increasing demand for both our Tornados and El Monterey brand products." From a 100-square-foot facility in a rural California community, to four plants located in California, Texas and South Carolina, Ruiz Foods celebrates 50 years embracing a commitment to customers and consumers – a commitment borne by that very same father and son team. "We take our commitment to cus- tomer service seriously," said Cullen. "As serious as we take our commitment to quality, great taste and value in every product and flavor we manufacture." For more information, stop by booth #5579 or visit www.ruizfoodservice.com. GRAB THE BRAHMA BULL BY THE HORNS For more than 50 years, the Brahma Bull has been a symbol of strength, durability and value. As part of Protective Industrial Products Inc., The Brahma Glove Brand brings you not only the most well-known and widely sought after gloves in the American workplace but also new glove technologies and new product categories. Creative retail packaging, display units and prepack assortment capabilities provide you with opportunity to turn shelf space into dollars. The Brahma Bull's well known logo has built loyal customers that will come back to you time and time again. No matter the job, Brahma Gloves has the right glove for the task. Whether your customers are looking for jersey camouflage hunting gloves, insulated top grain cowhide drivers for daily chores in the yard or seamless knit gloves to shov- el the driveway, Brahma Gloves has your ROI and your customers' hands covered. The WA7542A is a great jersey camouflage hunting glove. It's a reg- ular weight glove that comes with Gunn Pattern and knit wrist to keep dirt and debris out of your glove. The WA2621A is a profitable insu- lated top grain cowhide driver that is great for traditional work. It is made with premium grade top grain cowhide and comes with white thermal lining and straight thumb which provides comfort as well as protection. The WA1403A is a seamless knight glove with a microsurface thermo grip that excels in both wet and dry environ- ments. Its heavyweight acrylic terry seamless shell provides it with excellent thermal insu- lation which makes it ideal for outdoor work, outdoor recreational activities and refrigerated areas. Brahma Gloves has every need cov- ered. They provide quality comfort and protection for users and allow retailers to maximize their return on investment. For more information, visit brahma gloves.com or stop by booth #1174.