Quandt’s Foodservice Distributors

Hello and Happy Spring! It’s hidden somewhere beneath that snow, I promise!  My name is Lauren Hathaway and I’m an Assistant Buyer for Quandt’s Foodservice Distributors. But on here, you can just think of me as the hostess with the inside scoop on new products. Several times a month, we hold new product demonstrations here at the main office.  Vendors and brokers come in to show us what they’ve got! We get to try out and pick the best products to serve our customers.

Though kids don’t carry the family wallet, they still exert plenty of financial influence in the dining arena. From burger joints and pizzerias to sandwich shops and fast-casual chains, restaurants across the country have clamored for their slice of the kids’ menu pie with targeted offerings and a kid-centric vibe.
Today, the kids’ menu remains a compelling—if not necessary—restaurant program. With attractive dining options and an equally pleasing kid-friendly environment, many operations are wooing families and their influential youngsters through the doors—and reaping profits for their efforts.

Starting at 12:01 a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2009, all water products sold in New York State must be labeled with a deposit of at least 5-cents.

Quandt’s would like to inform our customers, effective with deliveries starting Monday, November 2nd, 2009 there will be a .05 per container deposit charge applied to your invoice that will show as a separate line at the bottom of your invoice.

So a 24ct/case would equal $1.20/cs etc.

Products affected will be:

Water – anything under a Gallon Size

Carbonated Soft Drinks

Including Sparkling Water, Carbonated Energy Drinks, Carbonated Juice (anything less than 100% juice, containing added sugar or water).*

(Source * FAQ’s NYS Dept. of ENCON)

There are No Exemptions in New York State for Schools, Hospitals, State, County or Local Governments Agencies, Non profits and Nursing Homes.*

(Source * FAQ’s NYS Dept. of ENCON).

In addition Quandts Foodservice Distributors, Inc. is not responsible for picking up returns (empties); the originator of the product (Manufacturer) is responsible.

Along with this letter we have provided a list of companies that can possibly assist you with this part of the law and in no way has a relationship with Quandts Foodservice Distributors, Inc.  Also, both Nestles Inc. and Polar Beverages (Adirondack) are working on return programs and will communicate with you on a direct basis.

Any questions please give Quandts Foodservice Distributors, Inc. a call and we will do our best to work with you through this change.

Polar Beverages (Adirondack) has had an agreement in place for 2009 whereby signed up Healthcare Facilities were not being charged a deposit fee on soda products – that will continue for the remainder of 2009.  Beginning with January 1, 2010 there will be cost basis changes and the deposit contract will be changed to include the new Bottle Return Law that goes into effect 10/31/2009.

One side note those accounts that we deliver outside of New York State and Connecticut – Quandts Foodservice Distributors, Inc. will not be “billing” the Deposit Charge – those accounts effected will have to take the appropriate steps to comply with the law.

For more info please visit the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation’s website

http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8500.html

Quandt’s now carries Yoplait Yogurt:

Yoplait is the #1 selling yogurt brand in the US and the best-selling yogurt in Upstate New York.

Yoplait flavors available:

1. Yoplait Original Variety Pack-Strawberry & Mixed Berry   Item #37920-48/4oz.
2. Yoplait Light-Strawberry   Item #37921-12/6 oz.
3. Yoplait Light-Very Vanilla   Item #37922-12/6 oz.

NEW Yoplait ParfaitPro

Create perfect parfaits in seconds with less mess and less waste.

1. Vanilla ParfaitPro   #37930-6/4 lb.
2. Strawberry ParfaitPro   #37931-6/4 lb.