SWEETS &TREATSShow CHICAGO AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH SWEETS AND SNACKS
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MAY 2023
Oser Communications Group
Get In on the Fun with Just The Fun Part
The King of Snacks a Leading Manufacturer in the Industry
Live the Sweet Life with Darrell Lea
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An interview with Aytur Aksu, President, Just The Fun Part.
By Brian Smenos, Vice President of Marketing, Snak King
AA: Just The Fun Part is a brand by my company, EverGreen USA, that I started after moving to the United States from Turkey in 2007. From our humble beginnings as an olive oil company, we have expanded our gourmet specialty food line to cover nearly every category of the grocery department! Today, EverGreen USA has over 150 different gourmet food items. Just The Fun Part
Snak King has been a leading producer of quality snacks since 1978, featuring a diverse portfolio of product capabilities that is unparalleled in the industry today. From product development to packaging and logistics, expertly staffed R&D and sales teams are ready to serve your needs and capable of handling the highest capacity demands of any customer domestically. Snak King has two high-volume production facilities strategically located in City of Industry, California and Freeport, Illinois with nearly 800 employees company wide. Both facilities feature state-of-the-art automation and robotics to ensure that products meet the highest standards and provide world class service. Trust Snak King to bring your private brand opportunities to reality, whether it’s our wide range of tortilla
Darrell Lea Brands remains the home of Premium Licorice and the only authentically Australian licorice in the United States. In the United States, Darrell Lea’s heritage has been built on licorice. In Australia, it is a market leader across the wider candy category, including Chocolate Tablet, Chocolate Panning, Sugar Panning, Starch Mold, Sours and Seasonal. Darrell Lea is excited to introduce its wider candy offer to the U.S. market, starting with its unique, high inclusion Chocolate Tablets (available now) as well as Sours and Chocolate Panning (available now). All proven and market-leading SKUs are back in its Australian market. Darrell Lea is your go-to brand when seeking premiumization that provides unique differentiation. The brand is built on quality and authenticity, with best in
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GN: Tell us a little about your company.
Sunco & Frenchie Offers Delicious & Healthy Options
First-to-Market Graham Cracker Sandwiches from Once Again
Las Olas’ Indulgences Deliver Thrill of Discovery in Every Bite
An interview with Ugur Altuntas, Chief Executive Officer, Sunco & Frenchie.
An interview with Greg Power, Chief Executive Officer, Las Olas Confections and Snacks.
GN: Can you share more about your commitment to using natural and non-GMO ingredients in your products?
Once Again Nut Butter is making its high-quality, sustainably sourced nut and seed butters super snackable with 100 percent gluten-free graham cracker sandwiches. Available in peanut butter and sunflower seed butter flavors, these on-the-go, single-serve snacks are the only sandwich crackers that are certified both organic and gluten-free. They’re also vegan, Kosher Certified, Non-GMO Project Verified and part of the brand’s Honest in Trade program. Offering a wholesome twist on a snack-time favorite, the graham crackers possess all the sweet, kidfriendly taste of their conventional counterparts, but are made with a wholesome blend of organic
GP: Las Olas Confections and Snacks have been captivating and satisfying candy lovers for decades with its award-winning collection of world-famous confections. We offer a tremendous variety of unique, handcrafted confections with extraordinary tropical flavors that stand out in our customers’ aisles, impacting their bottom line. True to our promise of brand growth through innovation, excellence and unmatched distinction, we are continually committed to handcrafting high
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GN: What is Sunco & Frenchie's primary focus, and how does it differentiate itself from competitors? UA: Our primary focus is to provide our customers with high-quality dried fruits, nuts and seeds and granola. We believe in using natural and non-GMO and organic ingredients in our products, which sets us apart from competitors. We're dedicated to offering delicious and healthy food options that cater to various dietary preferences.
GN: Tell our readers about Las Olas Confections and Snacks.