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Convenience Retailer Show Daily 3 3 Thursday, October 19, 2017 Abdallah Candies Introduces Three New Flavors in Twist-Wrapped Caramels An interview with MaDonna Schmitz, National Sales Manager, Abdallah Candies. CRSD: Tell our readers about Abdallah Candies. MS: Abdallah Candies, located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, is a fourth generation, family-owned candy manufacturer. We specialize in creating the finest sweets, and providing a quality confection like no other. We utilize quality ingredients and expert confectioners. We are known for our delicious caramels and toffees, our truffles and creams and our line of sugar free candies. CRSD: What is your goal? MS: Our goal is to introduce our deli- cious products to potential customers, as well as to expand our product variety to our existing customers. We offer the opportunity for customers to purchase in small quantities or in truckloads. We have a diverse selection of products for many retailers. CRSD: Who are your target customers? MS: We have always targeted the 'spe- cialty' independent retail- ers. However, with our company expansion in 2016, and our increased manufacturing, we now have the capabilities to serve larger customers with high-end needs. CRSD: How is Abdallah able to help its retailers? MS: We provide quality confections with superior taste, shipped in a timely manner – all of which help our retailers have continued success. We take great pride in the freshness and taste of our products. Abdallah's delicious product lines and timely shipping offer our cus- tomers a wide variety of items available in small quantities. The concept of freshness is at the forefront of what we do. Our products taste amazing because they are crafted from quality ingredients and sold in small minimums so that the product is always fresh. CRSD: Are you launching any new products? MS: We are expanding our line of twist- wrapped caramels by adding three addi- tional flavors, each with its own incredi- ble taste. 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