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Convenience Retailer Show Daily 4 5 Friday, October 20, 2017 fighting for the discretionary food dollar, how are you ensuring that you are pro- viding the best to your customers? Unlike typical convenience staples, food must delight consumer senses on several different levels. Appetizing dis- plays, attractively packaged, can boost sales significantly. Unlike QSR, c-stores have to prep fresh and packaged food to visual inventory levels to achieve that "just made, stocked" feel. Preparing this way requires very dynamic prep and serve methods with flexible operational tools used throughout the process. This is especially true to control waste and ensure food safety standards are met. These operational standards are very dif- ferent from the typical shelf stock meth- ods historically used. To be successful, each brand and operator needs to arm themselves with the right tools to opti- mize operational efficiencies and con- sumer expectation. Your foodservice technology tool arsenal should include easy to use prod- ucts that save you time and money. To start, Integrated Control suggests two "must haves": an on-demand label print- er and an automated temperature data collection and reporting system. Why an on-demand label printer? Easy – a flexible tool can support good prep, package labeling, register transac- tions and site training all in one. When shopping for a tool, it is most important to select one that minimizes your need to inventory different label materials. The perfect answer is a printer that can utilize continuous media, thereby allowing you to print only what you need when you need it. With such a device, you can print prep, inventory and grab 'n' go labels in any size, with any content you need, including logos, bar, nutritional facts or QR codes. A perfect choice is the all new Teach 'n' Touch™ Printer from Integrated Control Corp. Teach 'n' Touch, the latest addition to ICC's line of i.Print™ on-demand label printers, is Integrated Control Corp. (Cont'd. from p. 1) now the most technologically advanced device of its kind in the market. In addi- tion to using superior, linerless media that offers the ultimate in flexibility, the graphical touchscreen interface offers the capability to hold a complete quick reference library for on the spot training and coaching. ICC, of course, offers the same flexible customization and wire- less update options that have made them the choice for quality c-store operations. Printers can be wirelessly "connected" for remote printing. The printer and media are at very attractive price points and are guaranteed to reduce costs for labor and waste and operational com- plexity. The second "must have" device is a wireless temperature monitoring system. While many new refrigeration options have digital temperature displays, an alert and reporting system can save you hours of hand logging (required by local health officials) and offer one platform for cold and hot holding and line checks. When shopping for a system, it is impor- tant to select an option that installs wire- lessly without cabinet drilling. Another "nice to have" is a unit that enables you to see on site any active alerts or status situations. This should be in addition to a cloud app that can be accessed from any- where. The ideal temperature system should also have an integrated wireless tool for HACCP tasks such as active line checks. A very effective new addition to the market is ICC's Scan'n'Temp™. With this device, critical tasks can be recorded to remind employees of both scheduled and unscheduled temps. Corrective actions can be recorded right on the spot with wireless cloud updates for food safety reviews. An integrated platform approach to food safety can help you to achieve a profitable foodservice program that delivers fresh, safe product and increases customer loyalty. Visit Integrated Control at booth #6181. For more information, contact Carol Duprez at 877.ICC.8788. and Pleasing. The days of belly filler on-the-go snacks are no longer the only option. Cakebites are an amazingly unique high quality product line. Cakebites consist of three layers of cake with jelly in between each layer, fully coated in chocolate and topped with sprinkles. They truly are all the cake in just one bite! They come pre- packaged and pre-cut in perfectly por- tioned 2-ounce packages. Cakebites come in two flavors: Classic Italian Rainbow and Ultimate Party Cake. The Classic Italian Rainbow has been a corner bakery staple for gen- erations. Its uniquely colored cakes and distingué almond and raspberry jelly fla- vor combinations make it a family favorite. The Ultimate Party Cake is a huge hit with the kids and anyone who Cookies United (Cont'd. from p. 1) likes something fun. The colorful vanilla party cake flavor enrobed in white choco- late and covered in party sprinkles is a real eye catcher! Cookies United is proud to announce the latest edition to the Cakebites family: Coffee Cinna-Crumb. It has taken the tra- ditional coffee cake flavor that everyone has come to love and raised it to a whole other level of flavor. The Coffee Cinna- Crumb has light cinnamon layers as well as a super-rich dark cinnamon layer, all between layers of cinnamon jelly and topped with a perfectly baked crisp streusel topping! Stop by the company's booth to try the full Cakebites lineup. Visit Cookies United at booth #2844. For more information, go to www.lovemy cakebites.com, call 631.581.4000 or email info@cookiesunited.com. changed as well. A generation ago, snacks tended to be little more than "empty calo- ries" – higher in sugar or fat, and consid- ered more of a treat. Today, consumers are looking for snacks that are satisfying and taste great, but that also positively contribute to daily nutrient needs. One of the biggest trends in snacking is protein. Once more of a niche focus for athletes, the perceived health benefits of protein have broadened and today consumers across many demographic groups are looking for new, interesting and great- tasting ways to boost their protein intake, including in their snacks. That's where Whey 2 Be! protein cookies have found a sweet spot. Whey 2 Be! was created by Action Brand Management (ABM), a team of brand management specialists catering to the natural and organic marketplace. The experts at ABM saw a need in the mar- ketplace for a high-quality protein cook- ie that also tastes great. "The young, active adults we see today are really the first generation who grew up with a heavily scheduled child- hood – running between soccer practice, baseball games, theater club and piano lessons. They grew up snacking in the car or between activities and we see that in the trends in snacking today," said Jeff Canner, Co-Founder of Whey 2 Be! pro- tein cookies. "It's not just a quick some- thing to keep you going between three square meals any more. Snacking is a way of life and they want something they feel good about eating." Whey 2 Be! protein cookies are dif- ferent than others on the market and have Whey 2 Be! (Cont'd. from p. 1) raised the bar when it comes to satisfying the snacking demands of today's con- sumer. Not only do Whey 2 Be! protein cookies offer a truly a gourmet experi- ence with a smooth texture and absolute- ly delicious flavor, they also pack 20-22 grams of high-quality cold-processed whey protein into each cookie. The pro- tein comes from whey, one of the most popular and nutritionally superior forms of protein. "Whey protein is one of the most highly bio-available types of pro- tein, meaning it is easily absorbed and utilized by the body," says Peggy O'Shea Kochenbach a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with ABM. "If you're look- ing to boost your protein intake, whey protein is an excellent option." Why did Whey 2 Be! choose cold- processed whey protein? "The best-qual- ity whey protein is cold processed. When protein is heated it can start to break down and lose functionality," said Canner. "By starting Whey 2 Be! protein cookies with high-quality, cold- processed whey protein we ensure we are creating a protein-packed product from the very beginning." Whey 2 Be! cookies are all-natural and certified non-GMO by Greenleaf Non-GMO. Perfect for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, those with an active lifestyle, busy moms, college students and even kids' lunch boxes, Whey 2 Be! protein cookies are available in five flavors to satisfy everyone's taste buds: Chocolate Chip, Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Cran-Orange White Chocolate and Peanut Butter. For more information call 978.475.1807 or visit www.whey2be.com. Snack Happy and Healthy with KAMEDA USA KAMEDA USA, INC. is a leading man- ufacturer of rice crackers, safely produc- ing unique and delicious snacks that cap- tivate evolving consumer tastes. Since 2008, Southern California-based KAME- DA USA has delivered healthy, great- tasting snack products that are energizing retailers' rice cake and salty snack sec- tions across North America. KAMEDA USA's three signature products – Kameda Frosted Rice Snacks, Rice Goes Crispy and Kameda Crisps – are perfect for consumers looking for a satisfy- ing, healthy snack throughout their day. Kameda Frosted Rice Snacks, known as the rice cake that isn't a rice cake, are lighter in texture than a cookie and more satisfying than a cracker. They melt in your mouth, delivering an incred- ible sweet and salty flavor experience. Available in three delicious flavors – Original, Ginger, and Maple – Kameda Frosted Rice Snacks are baked, not fried, gluten free, include no trans fat, no preservatives and no artificial flavors or colors. Rice Goes Crispy rice snacks offer big and bold tastes in a light, bite-size cake. Perfect for any snack occasion, Rice Goes Crispy rice snacks are avail- able in three consumer-preferred flavors: Sea Salt, Black Pepper, and Chili & Tomato (a spicy ketchup taste). The eye-catching graphics reinforce the bold fla- vors and convenience of the bite-size snacks. Kameda Crisps are known for a tasty crunch that always hits the spot. They're certified gluten free, baked, not fried, contain no trans fats, no preservatives and no artificial flavors, making them an easy healthy choice for all snacking occasions. Kameda Crisps are available in a range of consumer-endorsed flavors, some with and without peanuts: Sweet Chili with and without Peanuts, Wasabi with and without Peanuts and Black Pepper with Peanuts. Here's what consumers are saying about Kameda Crisps: "I like the shape, easy to bite and chew. The wasabi flavor is bursting with flavor. It's the perfect snack. I think it is light and deli- cious." "I like that they are baked and low in fat. The combination of the rice cracker and peanuts provides a unique and delicious flavor and texture." "Consistently good taste and very crispy. Clean packaging. Great snack!" Be a game changer in your rice cake and salty snack sections – carry Kameda rice snacks and deliver a happy alterna- tive. For more information, go to www.kamedausa.com or email info@kamedausa.com.

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