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Convenience Retailer Show Daily 4 3 Wednesday, October 19, 2016 HOW GOOD IS THE DELI MEAT YOU'RE BUYING? With a wide range of manufacturers from the large conglomerates to an influx of local artisanal brands, prepared meat choices are bigger than ever, and con- sumers are getting more educated and savvy about what they want. How do you meet your needs and those of your con- sumers? Pocino Foods helps explain. "Quality. Long shelf life. Good price. These are the three key factors that influence a buyer's decision when choos- ing a manufacturer. Underlying these three is the foundation of trust, reliability and safety," explains Jim Pierson, Vice President of Sales. "If you can't trust who you work with, rely on them to answer the phone any time you call, and their factory does not focus on food safety, then quality, price and shelf life does not matter." Being able to carefully evaluate these factors helps you understand how "good" is the deli meat you are buying. We judge quality with our eyes, nose and our taste buds. How does the meat look? Is the medium rare roast beef red and a roasted brown on the outside? Does the smell of the naval pastrami make your mouth water? Does the pepperoni have a little kick after you bite into it? The ingre- dient label keeps these factors in check. Pocino Foods differentiates itself by using only the highest quality, authentic ingredi- ents, which are cooked to perfection, yielding a flavor that is unforgettable. Given various seasonable patterns in consumer consumption and how deli products are used in a restaurant or sand- wich shop, the ability to have a product stay fresh for a reasonable amount of time is important – important to having a safe product and important to maintain consis- tent quality over the entire shelf life of the product. By frequent testing of existing products and utilization of the new tech- nology, Pocino Foods is innovative and research-driven to deliver the best deli meats, meatballs and pizza toppings that will last as long as you need them to. When it comes to the three key fac- tors, the rule of thumb is, "you can get two of the three." This where trust and fairness come into play. A good price is gauged by fair company practices and meeting the needs of their customers. Meeting the needs of customers is how Pocinos has been in business since 1933. Delivering a quality product at a good price that is consistently great is what Pocino does, every day. For more information, go to www .pocinofoods.com or call 626.968.8000. DIETZ & WATSON ANNOUNCES ORIGINALS Recognizing the increased consumer demand for choice, Dietz & Watson launches Originals, a new line of No Antibiotics Ever deli meats, organic deli meats, franks and sausages, Italian spe- cialty items and artisan cheeses free from rBGH, a bovine growth hormone. "One of the main reasons for our success over the past 75 years has been our ability to not only react to consumer demands, but to anticipate them. We have been working hard on perfecting the Originals product line for years," said Lauren Eni, Vice President of Brand Strategy at Dietz & Watson and great- granddaughter of company Founder Gottlieb Dietz. "There is no question that consumers are interested in ABF and organic products, which is why we want to continue expanding the Dietz & Watson Originals line to include even more No Antibiotics Ever premium meats and rBGH free artisan cheeses." Dietz & Watson has a history of working with responsible supply partners for all of its raw material. The supply is humanely raised on farms without the use of hormones and from partners who limit their use of antibiotics. The new Originals line is unique from Dietz & Watson legacy products in that they have partnered with farms that provide raw material that never receive antibiotics. Eni states, "We want everyone to know that these products have the same great taste and quality as every product in the Dietz & Watson line and that the only difference is in the raw material." For more information, go to www .dietzandwatson.com. United States that has helped establish this claim. It is a leading juice drink brand around the globe, outselling some of the most well-known beverage brands in the world. Tampico is currently sold in over 55 countries and it keeps growing both in existing markets and by expand- ing to new markets frequently. In most of its international markets, it grows faster than the category does, gaining market Tampico (Cont'd. from p. 1) share and consolidating the brand as a top global player, despite the increasing com- petition and tough economic environ- ment. Tampico is proud to announce that its great tasting, high quality juice drink will be available nationwide in a conven- ient 20-ounce single-serve package. For more information, stop by the Niagara/Tampico booth #7526 in Hall C. After the show, visit www.tampico.com. important when bringing traffic in. Jarvis Lights is showcasing a full line of LED products at the NACS/PEI show. The CPL Series offers a station lighting solution that can lower electrici- ty costs by 74 percent. The SCRT Series canopy light upgrade kit offers the fastest installation (and lowest installation cost) of any product currently on the market. The AR3 series of area lights can be used to replace pole lights for lighting up park- ing areas. The WMFT series of wall- mounted lights can handle both area lighting and security lighting needs. Jarvis products are manufactured at the Jarvis production facility in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Jarvis Lights was incorporated in 2002 and has been pro- viding solutions to commercial and retail customers ever since. Jarvis Lights maintains a simple mission – to make lighting more effi- cient. The products reflect this mission. They feature effective designs that install Jarvis Lights (Cont'd. from p. 1) quickly and put out great light while using minimal energy. Aluminum con- struction is combined with rugged elec- trical components and advanced thermal design. All outdoor light fixtures feature UV-resistant baked-on finishes that keep the lights looking good. Jarvis Lights has patented optical construction that creates a bright environment. Jarvis products are made to the highest quality standards, ensuring the products last for years and maximize a store's energy savings. Electricity usage varies throughout the year. In the summer, air-conditioning can make up a large percentage of a store's electricity bill. In the winter, light- ing costs rise because of decreased day- light. LED lighting is especially cost- effective during the winter months and offers even more electrical savings. Jarvis Lights can provide electricity sav- ings for any site. For more information, visit Jarvis Lights at booth #5071, go to www.jarvislights.com or call 800.363.1075.