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Wells Enterprises also offers
a range of frozen treats for the
vending and micro market
channel with ice cream brands
Blue Bunny, Blue Ribbon Classics,
Bomb Pop and Halo Top. Wells
Enterprises was recently purchased by
Ferrero. The acquisition was part of
Ferrero's strategic growth ambitions
for the ice cream category and
Wells' vision for accelerated growth,
bringing ice cream and confectionery
leaders together, according to the
acquisition announcement.
VARIETY IS KEY: PAIRING
BETTER-FOR-YOU OPTIONS
WITH INDULGENT SWEETS
Mike Fromme, senior vice president,
foodservice sales, Flowers Foods, said
the company is seeing consumers' desire
for more variety and a
strong sense of brand
loyalty. Additionally,
consumers continue
to seek products with
recognizable package
callouts, such as verified
non-GMO, whole grain
Flowers Foods
stamps, and USDA-certified organic.
" The demand for better-for-you
items has increased consistently
over the last 10 years, but they
perform best when merchandised in
conjunction with indulgent items, "
Fromme said. " Ultimately, the goal
should be to create an offering that
appeals to multiple consumer
demographics, thus drawing
the maximum number of workplace
consumers into the market
or breakroom. " Flowers Foods
offers a vast variety of products in
individually wrapped packaging with
portion sizes that meet the demand
of its convenience services consumers.
Its snack cakes and pastries include
brand names such as Mrs. Freshley's,
Mrs. Freshley's Deluxe, Tastykake,
and, most recently, Dave's Killer
Bread Snack Bars, to the convenience
services channel.
" Most of these products are
offered in both fresh and freeze-onA
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of August 2023

Editor’s Note
Industry News
Take the advice of an expert witness when you are selling convenience services
Trends update for vending and micro markets
Spike in theft reminds operators to remain diligent about micro market security
Fresh and frozen food solutions
Vending with Values
Social Hubs
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