April 2023 - 18

EQUIPMENT
Winner: Quik Pick by PepsiCo
Quik Pick's frictionless technology makes it fast and easy to grab drinks on the
go. Consumers just tap, swipe or insert their card to unlock the door, then pick
out (or put back) as many drinks as they like. After they shut the door, their card
is charged, and they're ready to go. The ease of use and broad product assortment
brings consumers back again and again. The reliable, automatic product recognition
technology features 99% accuracy, limited shrink and industry-standard cashless
payment. Consumers enjoy the smart tech and intuitive experience.
Runner-up: ICEBLU Freezer
The ICEBLU Freezer from Premium Product Group is a high-quality appliance
perfect for those looking for maximum storage capacity and energy efficiency. Its
drum spiral condenser maximizes air flow and reduces energy consumption, while
its variable speed compressors offer longer life and lower cost. It has a spacious
interior and durable design. The ICEBLU Freezer is ISO9001:2015 certified and
manufactured in North America.
COOKIE & PASTRY
Winner: Tate's Bake Shop 2-count Chocolate Chip
Tate's Bake Shop's signature thin, crispy and buttery chocolate chip cookies in
single-serve 2-count packages make the perfect anytime snack. Consumers can
tuck a package of these scrumptious 2-count cookies into a briefcase for a great onthe-go
snack. What makes Tate's Bake Shop cookies so deeply delicious? " The Bake
Shop Way " started when 11-year-old Kathleen King began baking cookies to sell
at her parents' farm stand. Her love of baking and dedication to quality soon made
her crisp, buttery cookies legendary in Southampton and were the inspiration for
what eventually became Tate's Bake Shop.
Runner-up: Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Eggo Waffle Flavor
Kellogg's debuted a new product that brings together two of the company's greatest
breakfast snacks: Pop-Tarts and Eggo join forces for one delicious breakfast mashup.
A flaky, buttery crust is paired with sweet, iconic maple-flavored filling with yellow
icing. This toaster pastry combines all the best elements of Eggo and Pop-Tarts.
CANDY
Winner: Haribo Twin Snakes
Sweet and sour Twin Snakes are closely coiled together in a pack of delicious
gummies with flavors like Cherry & Orange, Apple & Lemon, and Blueberry &
Blackcurrant. Consumers can eat them together or pull them apart for double the
fun. Kids and grown-ups alike enjoy this new product from Haribo, a family
business in its third generation. Haribo produces at 16 locations worldwide,
providing consumers with gummies in a fun variety of shapes and flavors.
Runner-up: Solely Mango Passion Fruit Whole Fruit Gummies
Solely's snack-sized gummies are made from whole organic fruit, picked fresh
from Solely organic farms, and crafted into gummie bites, with no added sugars,
no preservatives, no added gelatins or gums and no added flavors. The 2.5-oz.
stand-up pouch has a resealable closure, and hole-punched bags are perfect for
micro markets.
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