5-Bottle, In-Line Shelving Merchandiser
This display, used in Newfoundland Liquor Store, provides additional space to display products and keep them off the floor. It boosts beverage sales without a major investment in new permanent fixtures. The display is made of l00% recyclable plastics. The Merchandiser was created by Masonways Indestructible Plastics, LLC, 580 Village Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33409.
Jamba Juice Transforms Retail Concept With Grab And Go Food
Jamba Juice has launched the most significant addition to its menu offerings since its opening in 1990, with the California rollout of Grab and Go food, flatbreads and cold tea infusions. The food debut is part of the chain's broader strategy to transform its overall retail concept, expanding beyond its smoothie roots to become a mealtime destination for a complete range of simple and healthy lifestyle options.
The Grab and Go food consists of four different wraps, including an Asian Style Chicken Wrap, Chimichurri Chicken, Greek Goodness (which is vegetarian) and the Greens and Grains Wrap (which is vegan). Jamba will also offer a Gobble'licious turkey sandwich and two salads--Caesar the Day! and CousCous & Produce.
In addition to the introduction of food, Jamba Juice is extending its drink offerings with the launch of Fruit Tea Infusions--an infusion of organic green tea and natural fruit juices served over crushed ice.
Coca-Cola Introduces New Proprietary ‘Freestyle’ Fountain Dispenser
Coca-Cola has introduced “Coca-Cola Freestyle,” its new proprietary fountain dispenser “Coca-Cola Freestyle brings to life the refreshingly positive outlook that has always been associated with Coca-Cola," said Chandra Stephens-Albright, Sr. Marketing Director for the brand. “It brings back the magic of the fountain of the past, re-imagines it for the future and then takes it a step farther by celebrating the idea that consumers can truly have their say at fountain.”
The new self-serve fountains are touch screen operated, enabling consumers to select from more than 100 calorie and no-calorie brands - including varieties of waters, juices, teas and sparkling beverages that have never been sold in the United States.
Carl’s Jr. Opens Green Flagship
Carl's Jr. has opened its new flagship restaurant in Carpinteria, CA, an environmentally friendly unit where sustainability, conservation and energy efficiency will be evaluated for potential company-wide implementation at both Carl’s Jr. restaurants and at sister-chain Hardee’s.
Green features of the new Carl's Jr. flagship restaurant include: Highly efficient ENERGY STAR rated equipment; Roofing material that is solar reflective and cuts heat absorption into the restaurant; A rainwater reuse system that collects for use during drier seasons; A smart irrigation system that senses existing ground moisture and effectively determines how much to water landscaping; An energy management system that is electronically controlled; there are no light switches in the building, all systems are controlled electronically; More efficient LED parking lot lights; Construction with low-emitting material, including: adhesives and sealants, paints and coatings; and a catalyst which converts charbroiler particulate into carbon dioxide and water, reducing smoke, odors and emissions.
Coca-Cola Launches Greening Effort In The Nation's Capital
Coca-Cola Co. is demonstrating its environmental leadership in Washington D.C. through a series of innovations designed to reduce the Coca-Cola system’s environmental footprint at each step in the manufacturing, distribution and sales processes. These efforts include climate-friendly beverage coolers, hybrid electric delivery trucks and trailers, and a recycling program for the National Mall and Memorial Parks.
The House of Representatives will be among the first locations in the country to test new climate-friendly, HFC-free, energy-efficient Coca-Cola coolers. Up to 1,800 Coca-Cola coolers and vending machines will be deployed throughout the U.S. and Canada later this year. The new climate-friendly Coca-Cola coolers use carbon dioxide, a natural refrigerant gas and HFC-Free insulation, eliminating 99%of the direct green house gas emissions. The coolers include an intelligent energy management system that cuts energy use by 26%.
Nashville Display offers this Cracker Barrel Cookbook display which is constructed from all metal, so it is completely recyclable. The unit is 3 sided with l2 pockets. The ornamental wire floor display has a country look and a durable black textured powder finish. The display provided additional space for cookbooks and made consumer shopping and selection easier. For more information, contact Nashville Display, 306 Hartmann Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087.
Ruszel Woodworks offers its Table Tents which are made from 100% post-consumer redwood. These Table Tents feature environmentally friendly packaging in addition to the recycling of the old wood into new products. The rich beauty of real wood sends customers a message of quality enhanced with the concern for the environment. For more information, contact Ruszel Woodworks, 2980 Bayshore Rd., Benicia, CA 94510.
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