Fall 2011 - Chex Finer Foods

Specialty Food Buzz
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C H E X N A M E D O N I N C 5 ,0 0 0 L I S T !
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Chex Finer Foods named 1
to Inc 5,000 fastest
growing private company
list
Chex Is Moving
1,4
Save The Date For
Chex’s Trade Show
1,4
Top Fall Items
3
Top Selling Holiday
Items
3
Inc. magazine ranked Chex Finer Foods, third generation, specialty
and natural foods distributor, number 83 in Food & Beverage and
2971 overall on its 30th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of
the nation's fastest growing private companies. The list represents
the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the
economy, America’s independent entrepreneurs, including companies such as Microsoft, Zappos, Intuit, Jamba Juice, Zipcar, Clif
Bar, Vizio, and Oracle.
“We’re thrilled to be named on the 2011 Inc. 500 list and be recognized for the terrific growth we’re experiencing,” comments Jeremy Isenberg, Chex Finer Foods President. Chex Finer Foods,
which has experienced three year sales growth of over 70%, distribute products to customers such as independent and leading retailers in New England, New York & New Jersey.
Chex To Relauch Its
Website!
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The company’s growth has been driven by its partnership approach with its customers. “Our
goal is to Deliver Excellence through a first class customer experience, superior product mix
and insightful tools and expertise” states Michael Isenberg Vice President. “In a day and age
where distributors are going to a self service model, we are adding programs, services and
continually re-investing back into the business.”
Continued On Page 4
Chex Releases it’s 1st
Quarter Program
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S A V E TH E D A TE : C H E X 2 01 2
C H E X F IN E R F O O D S I S
M O V IN G T O M A N SF IE L D , M A ! T R A D E S H O W M A R C H 1 4 — 1 5
Hot New Must Have
Items From Chex
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Fall Demo Recipe: Laurel 3
Hill Heirloom Bean Soup
In January, 2012, Chex Finer Foods
will be moving to a new home - 71
Hampden Rd in Mansfield, MA. This
facility will double our warehouse
space and add 33% more office space.
“We are excited to take our company
to the next level.” states Jeremy Isenberg, Chex Finer
Foods’ President.
“We have experienced strong
growth and…”
Mark your calendars! The 2012 Chex Finer Foods
tradeshow will be held on Wednesday, March 14th
and Thursday, March 15th. This year, our 21st show,
Chex will be “Taking It To New Heights” With Hot
New Products and Sizzling Deals for the summer season. The show, held at Twin River in Lincoln, RI will
feature spectacular promos, a
shipper display program,
exciting new items,
merchandising tips, product
sampling, demos, prizes &
raffles.
Continued On Page 4
Stay tuned for more details!
Chex Finer Foods ● 39 Frankln McKay Rd., Attleboro, MA 02703 ● Delivering Excellence Since 1965 ● 800-227-8114
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Specialty Food Buzz
M U S T H AV E I T E M S F O R T H E F A L L S E A S O N
The following items are our top sellers for the Fall season. They have a seasonal sales increase from Fall 2010 vs
Summer 2010. Feature these to maximize sales for back to school, fall baking, healthy eating & more!
Item
39498
51193
14332
10415
42950
57980
57981
57982
32159
14819
32273
32279
21651
42562
42561
42551
42560
51121
51117
51124
51120
51116
51122
51133
51132
51130
39633
51751
39637
10408
51157
51158
51159
51160
51170
81682
81931
81899
82017
81933
81973
82025
81971
81935
81901
64679
10891
18916
21719
74658
Brand
BETTER
BETTER
BIGELO
CARLSN
FELIX
GARLIC
GARLIC
GARLIC
GHIRAR
GHIRAR
GUITTA
GUITTA
HTGMILL
JUSTINS
JUSTINS
JUSTINS
JUSTINS
KITCHN
KITCHN
KITCHN
KITCHN
KITCHN
KITCHN
KITCHN
KITCHN
KITCHN
KNORR
KNORR
KNORR
MARTIN
MORGOR
MORGOR
MORGOR
MORGOR
MORGOR
MORTON
MORTON
MORTON
MORTON
MORTON
MORTON
MORTON
MORTON
MORTON
MORTON
SANMAR
TWELVE
VERMNT
WALKER
WICK F
Description
BEEF GRAVY MIX BETTR THAN GRVY
THAN BOUILLION VEG. BASE
* VANILLA CHAI TEA
* SPARKLING CIDER MACINTSH APP
*WILD LINGONBERRIES/SUGAR
* PILAF GARDEN VEGGIE MEDLEY
* PILAF SANTA FE
* PILAF SPICY CAJUN
* BAKING BAR 70% XTRA BITTRSWT
* UNSWEETENED COCOA
* BAR 91% NOCTURNE EX DRK BAR
* CHOC CHIPS 63% EXTRA DARK
CRACKERS CLASSIC LUNCH MILK
* PEANUT BTTR CLSSC OG SQZ PCK
* CHOC PEANUT BTTR SQZ PACK
* MAPLE ALMND NUT BTTR SQZ PCK
* HNY PEANUT BTTR OG SQZ PACK
* BEEF STOCK
* BEEF STOCK UNSALTED
* VEAL STOCK
* CHICKEN STOCK KB
* CHICKEN STOCK UNSALTED KB
* RSTD/UNSALTED VEGETABLE STCK
* UNSALTED VEGETABLE STOCK 8OZ
* BEEF STOCK 8 OZ
* CHICKEN STOCK 64OZ
GRAVY MIX ROASTED TURKEY
BOULLION CUBES BEEF FLVRD
GRAVY MIX ROASTED PORK
* SPARKLING CIDER
* CHICKEN STOCK MTG
* BEEF STOCK MTG
* VEGETABLE STOCK MTG
*FRENCH DEMI GLACE GOLD
* RED WINE SAUCE
* ORG CINNAMON STICKS
CINNAMON STICKS
ALLSPICE
POULTRY SEASONING
WHOLE CLOVES
GROUND NUTMEG
SAGE
WHOLE NUTMEG
GROUND CLOVES
GROUND ALLSPICE
* TOMATOES PUREE
* SPARKLING BEV ROUGE 750ML
* COMMON CRACKERS
* SHRTBRD FINGRS 2-PK #116
CHILI MIX 2-ALARM
Pack/Size
12/2.5
6/8
6/20
12/25.4
12/14.5
8/6.5
8/7.5
8/7.5
12/4
12/10
12/2
12/12
12/12.3
10/1.15
10/1.15
10/1.15
10/1.15
12/32
12/32
12/32
12/32
12/32
12/32
15/8
15/8
8/64
12/1.2
24/2.125
12/1.3
12/25.4
12/32
12/32
12/32
12/1.5
6/11
3/.4
3/1.10
3/1.40
3/2.10
3/1.30
3/2.30
3/ .40
3/2.20
3/2.40
3/2.30
12/28
12/25.33
12/7.5
24/1.5
12/3.625
Category
Sauces & BBQ Sauces
Soups
Tea, Coffee, Cocoa
Beverages and Drink Mixes
Preserves, Honey, & Spreads
Rices & Grains
Rices & Grains
Rices & Grains
Baking & Dessert Mixes
Tea, Coffee, Cocoa
Candy & Confectionary
Baking & Dessert Mixes
Crackers & Breads
Preserves, Honey, & Spreads
Preserves, Honey, & Spreads
Preserves, Honey, & Spreads
Preserves, Honey, & Spreads
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Sauces & BBQ Sauces
Soups
Sauces & BBQ Sauces
Beverages and Drink Mixes
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Sauces & BBQ Sauces
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Spices & Seasonings
Fruits & Vegetables
Beverages and Drink Mixes
Crackers & Breads
Biscuits & Cookies
Ethnic Foods
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T O P S E L L IN G H O LID A Y I T E M S
Item Brand
51120 KITCHN
51157 MORGOR
51116 KITCHN
51159 MORGOR
64681 SANMAR
51158 MORGOR
64680 SANMAR
10415 CARLSN
51134 KITCHN
36410 LAUREL
36411 LAUREL
64682 SANMAR
51121 KITCHN
51122 KITCHN
62295 MARCO
51117 KITCHN
16605 RADMAK
42780 BONNE
64679 SANMAR
21738 WALKER
28587 LA VIE
50970 INDIA
86013 MITCHEL
46468 PAESANO
28982 TAVENERS
Description
* CHICKEN STOCK
* CHICKEN STOCK MTG
* CHICKEN STOCK UNSALTED KB
* VEGETABLE STOCK MTG
* TOMATOES CRUSHED
* BEEF STOCK MTG
* TOMATOES WHOLE PEELED
* SPARKLING CIDER MACINTS
* TURKEY STOCK
* MULTIGRAIN TORTILLA CHI
* SEA SALT & LIME TORTILL
* TOMATOES DICED
* BEEF STOCK
* RSTD/UNSALTED VEGETABLE STCK
* SOUR CHERRIES PTTD LGT
* BEEF STOCK UNSALTED
* DUTCH COCOA
* PRESERVES STRAWBERRY
* TOMATOES PUREE
* SHORTBREAD HIGHLANDERS
* PASTILLINES RASPBRY #60
* BROWN SUGAR CUBES ROUGH
* VANILLA CARAMELS - 6PC
* OLIV OIL EX VIR 1L OG
* FRUIT PASTILLES BOX
Pack/Size
12/32
12/32
12/32
12/32
12/28
12/32
12/28
12/25.4
12/32
12/6.5
12/6.5
12/28
12/32
12/32
12/24
12/32
12/8.8
12/13
12/28
12/4.7
20/5/2
6/12
16/4
6/33.8
6/14.1
Kitchen Basics
More Than Gourmet
Laurel Hill
San Marzano
L AU R E L H IL L H E IR LO O M B E A N S O U P — D E M O R E C IP E
Ingredients
1 bag Laurel Hill Heirloom Beans (57912)
1 tablespoon Laurel Hill Italian Olive Oil (46750)
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced, peeled carrots
½ cup diced celery
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons Morton & Bassett Dried Oregano (81981)
2 teaspoons Morton & Basett Herbs De Provence (81955)
1 can San Marzano Diced Tomatoes (64682)
1 ½ ounces More Than Gourmet Veggie-Stock Gold (51167) dissolved in 4 cups hot water
2 teaspoons La Baliene Salt (50004), plus additional as needed
1 teaspoon Montosco Black Pepper (49400)
Preparations
Rinse and drain the beans and follow preparation instructions listed on the back of the bag. Heat the oil in a stockpot on medium-high, add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft, but not browned.
Add garlic, herbs and cook, stirring, about 1-2 minutes more. Stir in the tomatoes and their juices, the dissolved Veggie-Stock
Gold, and the beans. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and add the salt and pepper. Simmer the
soup for 1 hour or until beans are tender. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
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C H E X S E L E C T E D T O IN C 5 0 0 0 L IS T C ON T IN U E D
The company’s Laurel Hill branded products have also contributed significantly
to its growth. The flagship Tortilla chips are sold nation-wide with Whole Foods
and have been recognized on ABC Early Show, Prevention Magazine, Health
Magazine and more. Laurel Hill Kettle Cooked Potato Chips were launched in
partnership with Whole Foods last January and its Sea Salt Kettle Chips were
recognized by KitchenDaily.com as one of the Top 3 Best Tasting Original Flavored Kettle Cooked Chip.
Founded in 1965, Chex Finer Foods celebrated its 45th year in business this past
year. In January, 2012, Chex Finer Foods will be moving its headquarters to
Mansfield Massachusetts where it will double its warehouse space and add 33%
more office space.
C H E X T O U N V E IL N EW W EB S IT E I N N O V E MB E R
Coming soon to an internet near you @ www.Chexfoods.com. The Chex Finer Foods website is about to be
refreshed with a stylish new look and more features. “We hope that our customers find our new site to be more interactive and informative,” says Marketing Programs Manager Josh Goldmeier. The company also will be launching a new
Facebook and Youtube page to provide product education, merchandising ideas, and a place to share successes with
each other. All of these will be ready for launch by early November. We can’t wait for you to check it out!
C H E X I S M O V IN G T O M A N S F IE L D , M A C ON T IN U E D
...this move will enable us to continue to be a Specialty and Natural Foods Distribution leader in the Northeast region
for years to come.” The new warehouse gives Chex 35,000 square feet of additional space along with 8 more loading
docks which will allow Chex to be even more efficient. With the extra space, the company will have the ability to
bring in more new products, and buy in on more trailer and container deals to provide even bigger promotions to our
customers. In December, Chex will be adding a 48 foot tractor trailer to its fleet which will not only increase efficiency, but also enable the company to increase delivery capacity.
The move to Mansfield also puts Chex closer to all major highways (95, 495, 195, and 90). While this move is a bittersweet one, leaving a warehouse that was home for over 20 years,
Chex is excited for this opportunity and looks forward to showing off
the new area to all of our customers and vendors. Until we officially
move, please continue to send any mailings to our current address of 39
Franklin R McKay Rd. Attleboro, MA 02703.
Chex Finer Foods ● 39 Frankln McKay Rd., Attleboro, MA 02703 ● Delivering Excellence Since 1965 ● 800-227-8114
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C H E X F IN E R F O O D S R E LE A S E S I T ’ S 1 S T Q U A R T E R P R OG R A M
Now available to pre book your favorite products, Chex Finer Foods is proud to unveil its 2012 1st Quarter Program. Our Purchasing and Marketing teams have worked closely together to revamp the program making it bigger and better than ever. Loaded
with hot deals and great new items, this years program is packed
with Valentine and Easter products as well as items perfect for Super
Bowl entertaining.
One new line sure to be a hot mover are Laurel Hill Kettle Cooked Potato Chips available to all stores beginning in this program. With 3 Regular flavors (Sea Salt, Sea Salt & Vinegar, and Jalapeno) and 3 Reduced Fat (Sea Salt,
BBQ, and Sea Salt &Cracked Black Pepper), these downright delicious snacks are perfect for Super Bowl entertaining
or everyday snacking. Other new items this year include Marcy’s Calabrese Crisps, Rogers Organic Ground Coffee,
and two new Moonstruck Pecan Clusters (Milk and Dark Chocolate). For program details or pricing, please contact
your sales representative or call our customer service team at (800) 227-8114.
Laurel Hill Kettle Chips
Marcy’s
Calabrese Crisps
Hammond’s
Heart Lollipops
Rogers Organic
Coffee
Moonstruck Easter Truffles
C HU A O A R T IS IN A L V EN E ZU A L AN C H O C O L A T E B A R S
•Chuao Chocolatier (pronounced chew-WOW) is the first Venezuelan Chocolatier
based in the United States
•Skillfully blended, premium Venezuelan chocolate with all-natural ingredients
•Taste the Chuao commitment to high quality ingredients and their Venezuelan family
heritage in every bite; finest ingredients, sustainably sourced
•Available in 6 innovative and delicious flavor combinations (including one with pop-
ping candy and one with Potato Chips!)
Item #
25300
25301
25302
25303
25304
25305
Brand
CHUAO
CHUAO
CHUAO
CHUAO
CHUAO
CHUAO
Description
* CHOCOLATE
* CHOCOLATE
* CHOCOLATE
* CHOCOLATE
* CHOCOLATE
* CHOCOLATE
BAR SPICY MAYA
BAR FIRECRACKER
BAR CARACAS DARK
BAR COCO DARK
BAR PANKO DARK
BAR W/ POTATO CHIP
Type
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
Pk/Sz
12/2.82
12/2.82
8/3.52
12/2.82
12/2.82
12/2.82
UPC
87262900620
87262900627
87262900182
87262900695
87262900614
87262900900
Chex Finer Foods ● 39 Frankln McKay Rd., Attleboro, MA 02703 ● Delivering Excellence Since 1965 ● 800-227-8114
H O T N E W I TE M S P E R F E C T F O R F A L L T O A D D T O Y O U R S H E LV E S
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M A Y C O O KI E C O M PA N Y
•
Imagine a batch of homemade cookies ready to pop in the oven in just a few minutes
with no fuss; that’s what you get with The May Cookie Company
•
Healthier than other cookie mixes with less sugar and more whole grains, no artificial
flavors or colors. Just the good stuff and no guilt (20% less sugar than arrowhead
mills chocolate chip cookie mix)
•
Locally owned company based in West Hartford, CT
Item #
60423
60424
60425
M O N T O SC O S P IC E G R IN D ER S
Brand
MAY
MAY
MAY
AND
Item #
49400
49401
49402
49403
49404
49405
49406
49407
49408
49409
49420
49421
49422
49423
49424
49425
49426
49427
49428
49429
Description
Type Pk/Sz
* COOKIE MIX CHOC CHIP OATMEAL CSE 6/17.75
* COOKIE MIX CHOC W/ CHOC CHIP CSE 6/16.5
* COOKIE MIX OATMEAL CRAN
CSE 6/16.25
UPC
85087900201
85087900200
85087900202
R E F I LS
Brand
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
MONTOSCO
•
Introducing Montosco, the new exclusive
brand for spices that blend design and food
quality.
•
The adjustable mill allows to obtain a very
thin powder for even the most delicate dishes
•
The refillable grinders are crafted with
stainless steel and plexiglass; guaranteed for
15 years
Description
* BLACK PEPPER GRINDER
* GARLIC SLICED GRINDER
* BASIL LEAVES GRINDER
* PARSLEY LEAVES GRINDER
* ROSEMARY LEAVES GRINDER
* CHILLI PEPPER CRSHD GRINDER
* HIMALAYA PINK SALT GRINDER
* CYPRUS SALT GRINDER
* SICILIAN SEA SALT GRINDER
* BRETAGNE GREY SALT GRINDER
* BLACK PEPPER REFILL
* GARLIC SLICED REFILL
* BASIL LEAVES REFILL
* PARSLEY LEAVES REFILL
* ROSEMARY LEAF REFILL
* CHILLI PEPPER REFILL
* HIMALAYA PINK SALT REFILL
* CYPRUS SEA SALT REFILL
* SICILIAN SEA SALT REFILL
* BRETAGNE GREY SALT REFILL
Type
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
CSE
Pk/Sz
8/1.5
8/.7
8/.5
8/.3
8/.3
8/.9
8/3.2
8/1.3
8/3.2
8/2.4
8/1.6
8/.7
8/.5
8/.3
8/.3
8/.9
8/3.2
8/1.3
8/3.2
8/2.4
UPC
81021301384
81021301452
81021301455
81021301453
81021301454
81021301382
81021301376
81021301377
81021301378
81021301379
81021301393
81021301394
81021301395
81021301396
81021301439
81021301391
81021301385
81021301386
81021301387
81021301388
Chex Finer Foods ● 39 Frankln McKay Rd., Attleboro, MA 02703 ● Delivering Excellence Since 1965 ● 800-227-8114