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Sept/Oct 2008 - Visit Chex at Expo East, October 16 - 18, Boston, MA
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The September/October Specialty Food Buzz features includes: (1) Visit Chex at Expo East October 16—18, Boston, MA, (2) Chex unveils new top movement information, (3) New Chex Product Catalog a Big Hit!, (4) Congrats to the Merchandising Contest Winners, (5) Special! Scharfen Berger Chocolate & Earthy Delights, (6) Chex Employee of the Month, New Hires, and Promotions, and (7) Featured Items: Tonino Tuna, Loacker, and Lavalle DOP Tomatoes |
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July/August 2008 – Holiday Showcase is Here!!
(download here) The July/August Specialty Food Buzz features include: (1) 4th Quarter Holiday Showcase & Preview; (2) 2008 Product Catalog Now Available; (3) 2nd Annual Merchandising Contest Win Red Sox Tickets; (4) Specialty Food Industry Trends; (5) O.N.E Natural Experience is a Health Sensation; (6) Chex Employee Introductions and Recognition; (7) Substitute and Discontinued Items; (8) Chex Picks Up Archway Cookies
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May/June 2008 – Win Red-Sox Yankees Tickets – 2nd Annual Merchandising Contest
(download here) The May/June Specialty Food Buzz features includes: (1) 2008 Tradeshow A Smashing Success, (2) Win Red-Sox Yankees Tickets – 2nd Annual Merchandising Contest, (3) Refer. Earn. Win Customer Referral Program, (4) Product Catalog Expected June 1, (4) Hot Trends – Raw Honey & Soft Licorice, (5) Great Items for the Summer Season, (6) Best Sellers from 2008 Tradeshow |
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March/April 2008 - All Eyes are Set on 17th Annual Tradeshow on March
11-12 at Twin River
(download here) The March/April 2008 - Specialty Food Buzz features includes:
All Eyes are Set on 17th Annual Tradeshow on March 11 - 12 (2) Win Red Sox Yankees Tickets at Chex Show (3) Refer. Earn. Win Customer Referral Program (4) How to Maximize the Tradeshow (5) Tradeshow New Item Preview
(6) Chocolate Experiencing Exploding Growth (7) Chex Welcomes Nina Brouwer (8) Jeremy & Amanda welcome new baby Boy! And (9) Featured
Items: Popcorn Indiana & Laurel Hill
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January/February 2008 – Chex Unviels New Top Movement Report
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The January/February 2008 – Specialty Food Buzz features include:
(1) Chex Unveils New Top Movement Information (2) Laurel Hill Introduces New Pasta Sauces (3) Shelf Talker Program Drives Sales (4) 2008 Tradeshow—Mardi Gras at Twin Rivers (5) Chex Welcomes Glenn Nordstrom & Jeff Cassie (6) Category Review: Spices & Seasonings (7) New Items: More than Gourmet & Colgin |
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Nov/Dec 2007 – Tradeshow Moves to Twin Rivers!!
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The November/December Specialty Food Buzz features include: (1) Chex Tradeshow Moving to Twin River! (2) Easter and Spring Program Boost Sales (3) Upscale and Traditional Boost Ethnic Sales (4) Merchandising Tips for the Holiday Season (5) New/Featured Items: Taylor’s Tea, Earthy Delights, Airborne Honey, Favorit Jams, Mestemacher Breads, Rosa Mexicano Salsa, Peeled Snacks, and Hint Mints |
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Sept/Oct 2007 – Charting the Course for the Future!!
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The September/October Specialty Food Buzz features include: (1) Mission, Vision, Values – Our Guideposts! (2) Taking Extra Virgin Olive Oil to the Next Level (3) Maximizing Sales at Retail (4) Congratulations to Merchandise Contest Winners (5) New/Featured Items: Aria, Olave, International Oils, Vermont Cookie Buttons, Nirvana Chocolate and Stash Matcha Tea |
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Jul/Aug 2007 – Holiday Showcase is Here!!
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The July/August Specialty Food Buzz features include: (1) 2007 4th Quarter Holiday Showcase & Preview (2) Chex Expands Facilities, Products (3) Chex Develops New Shelf Talker Program (4) Chex Welcomes New Sales Operations Manager & Driver, (5) Merchandising Contest Creates Excitement, (6) New Items: Willy’s, Dare Grainsfirst, Almondina, Voss Water & Laurel Hill
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May/June 2007 – BBQ Season Heats Up
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The May/June Specialty Food Buzz features include: (1) New Chex Merchandising Contest (2) BBQ Sauces & Marinade Category Review (3) 2007 Specialty Foods Industry Highlights (4) 2007 Tradeshow: Fun in the Sun had by All |
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March/April 2007 – March 19-20 2007 Chex Tradeshow Preview!
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The March/April Specialty Food Buzz features: (1) Fun in the Sun—Register Now For to the 16th Annual Chex Finer Foods Tradeshow on March 19-20 2007 (2) Indulgent, Unique Flavors drive Cookie Sales (3) “Olive Oil Is A Lot Like Wine” (4) Tradeshow New Item - New Brands & Line Extensions Preview |
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January 2007 - Tea is Hot! (download here)
The Jan/Feb 2007 Specialty Food Buzz features: (1) Tea is HOT! Growth Exceeds Expectations (2) Easter & Spring Confections Program Announcement (3) Fun in the Sun!16th Annual Chex Tradeshow March 19-20, 2007 (4) Exciting New Items from Twinings, Bigelow, Rice Select, Rachel Ray and more! |
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November 06 - The holidays are here! (download here)
This issue profiles the candy & confections category and features an update on holiday orders and tips for holiday merchandising. There are also (1) featured items from Stash, fudge fatale, Dr. Oetker, and Ghirardelli and (2) an update on the upcoming first birthday of the newest member of the Chex family, Sophie Isenberg! |
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September 06 - Flavor, Convenience, and Health Spur Pasta & Rice Sales (download here)
A category review of rice and pasta shows that the growth of specialty rice and pasta is outpacing mainstream Pasta & Rice Sales. Also featured are top selling items review, new item previews and a feature on specialty salts. |
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July 06 - Holiday Showcase (download here)
Chex has gained a reputation of having the industry leading holiday program aimed at maximizing sales and profitability in the 4 th quarter. Also featured is: Snack Category Trends, Accounts Receivable Update, and Money Making Holiday Baskets. |
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May 06 - Health and Robust Flavors Spur Salad Dressing Sales (download here)
This issue describes the trends behind the 11% growth of specialty dressings. Also featured is: Chex Product Catalog, Laurel Hill Snacks Launches New Items and Food Savvy Twenty Somethings Come of Age. |
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March 06 - Laurel Hill Launches Specialty Tortilla Chips (download here)
Laurel Hill has launched a new line of premium tortilla chips in three healthy and unique varities. Also featured is: Cracker Category Trends, Chex Tradeshow New Items, and Thrive in the Shadows of Mass Marketers. |
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January 06 - Soups: Gourmet Meal In a Bowl (download here)
This issue features an overview of how specialty soups are outpacing mainstream soups. The issue also highlights Chex's 40 th Anniversary, Trends in the Specialty Food Consumer and Customer Service 301: One Customer at a Time. |