ASD’s New Gourmet Section “Sweet” With Buyers

For years the ASD Show has been known for it’s vast variety in catering to an extensive amount of retail buyers. Yet just when you think they “have it all”, it turns out they can offer buyers even more! Their current show, with opening day March 17, 2013, introduced a Gourmet foods section that received rave reviews from buyers and vendors alike.

“We’ve been busy all day,” a rep from Russell Stover Candies stated. And from what we saw – we couldn’t agree more. Each booth was packed and retailers were excited for this new addition to ASD.

While candy samples and other tasty goodies lured customers to their booths, it didn’t take retailers long to realize the sales opportunities that gourmet goodies could add for their stores. Many attending ASD retailers already carry gourmet products, which makes their trip to ASD even more of a “one-stop-shop” for their store buying. For those retailers who don’t carry gourmet, it was easy to identify that just a few – if only even one – addition can be a fun addition to their store assortment  Some tasty vendors that ASD introduced to their buyers include:

 

ChocolatRouge

 

Decadent. Flavorful. Different. Among the many attributes to ChocolatRouge, their luxurious tastes and beautiful shelf appeal stand out. Designed to bring the rich flavors of chocolate and red wine together, ChocolatRouge offers a deliciously different taste to wine lovers, chocolate lovers and fans of great taste. With three distinct wine flavors to choose from – Sweet Red Blend, Milk Chocolate and Dark Red Blend – ChocolatRouge makes a great addition to gift shops, wine stores, novelty boutiques, restaurants or resorts, museum gift shops and many others – available to those over 21, of course. Curious the taste ChocolatRouge will leave on your customers? Check them out at ASD, location SL2738, and at ChocolatRouge.com. 

 

Re-Pac

 

Who doesn’t want to save money? Who doesn’t want to reduce waste? Even if your customer is more concerned about money than the Earth’s landfills, they will still love Re-Pac’s “everything” bag. Offered in a variety of sizes that include gallon, half gallon and many other dimensions, the Re-Pac bag can be used to carry sandwiches (see pic to left), toiletries, sunglasses, school supplies, dog treats, sporting goods, kids snacks and much, much more. Best part? They are dishwasher and washing machine safe, making them re-useable and a great alternative to plastic bags. They have a 100% polyester exterior and a 100% nylon liner and being the Earth friendly product they are, they are also BPA and PVC free. AND available in a variety of patterns or solid colors. Check them out at ASD at booth SL2750 or at Re-PacBags.com. 

 

Super Shit Spices

 

Now don’t get the wrong idea here. Shit is actually a Yiddish word that translates to “throw a little of this & a little of that” when cooking onto whatever it is your cooking. And for Chef Marla Cohen, she threw a lot of shit around! A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, Chef Marla has 30 plus years in the food industry. With a good sense of humor on her side, as well, Chef Marla become known for her cooking and particularly for her spices. As a result? A line of super tasty shit – literally. From Super Shit to No Shit to Reel Shit, the Super Shit Spices collection offers a variety of shit flavors that all taste buds will love. Their fun packaging and conversation starter names is a great addition to retailers. Discover them at the ASD Show in the Gourmet section on the lower level of South Hall or check them out at SuperShitSpices.com. 

 

Russell Stover

 

Since 1923, Russell Stover has been a favorite among households nationwide. Recognized as a favorite chocolate to savor and a  favorite gift to give, it’s no surprise the introduction of Russell Stover was such a hit to ASD. Retailers were thrilled to discover all their products, including brands Whitman’s and Pangburn’s in addition to the Russell Stover collection. They are the largest manufacturer of boxed chocolates in North America, offering retailers a great chance to be a part of America history (remember, they have been around since 1923). Plus, like many indie store owners, Russell Stover takes great pride in family values and traditions. Our thought? ASD should be among their new traditions! Discover them in the South Hall, lower level in the Gourmet section at the Las Vegas Convention Center or check them out at RussellStover.com. 

 

Country Archer

 

No preservatives or MSG in beef jerky… yeah, “right”, you’re probably thinking. But with Country Archer Jerky Company, that’s exactly what you get. Offered in a fun, flavorful assortment of flavors that include Sweet & Spicy, Peppered, Teriyaki and Hot, Country Archer has been making these tasty, healthy snacks since 1977. Not only does it taste good, it also stands out on store shelves thanks to their display boxes and wire rack (see picture at left) that are available to retailers. But don’t take our word for it – check them out for yourself. Better yet, chew on them yourself! Discover Country Archer at the ASD Show or visit them at CountryArcher.com.