Friday, September 26, 2008

MOTO BARS® Roll Into Zupan’s

MOTO BARS® Roll Into Zupan’s

Merlino Italian Baking Company announces that MOTO BARS® are available in another grocery chain, Zupan’s!

(PRWEB) January 4, 2004

Merlino Italian Baking Company announces that MOTO BARS® are available in another grocery chain, Zupan’s!

Seattle WA, Moto Bars continue to add new markets. Our energy/snack bars are proving themselves with both stores and customers.

ZupanÂ’s operates 6 stores in Oregon and is a people oriented retail company striving for excellence in the distribution of food and non-food items in a pleasant, clean, friendly and unique environment. High quality, freshness and wholesomeness are just some of the high standards ZupanÂ’s demands for their cusrtomers.

According to Mike Meeker from Zupan’s, “Moto Bars are a great healthy choice for our customers. Not only are they delicious, but they are also a quick & easy meal/snack accompaniment. We love the packaging as well, it’s very catchy and will be sure to attract customers!”

Margaret Dormer-Steenson, VP Sales and Marketing at Merlino Italian Baking Company says, “We are very proud of the performance of our Moto Bars. We are constantly adding new outlets, as customers demand the quality that comes in every bar, along with great taste. The Zupan’s partnership is one more to add to our rapidly growing list of allied markets that are dedicated to delivering a healthy product to a knowledgeable consumer.”

MOTO BARS® are a FRESH-BAKED, healthy, natural grab and go meal that are:

· Loaded with organic grains, fruit and other non-GMO ingredients

· Low Fat

· No Cholesterol

· High Protein

· Chewy and Moist

· Certified Kosher

· Point Values in Weight Watchers Complete Food Companion

MOTO BARS® can also be found in QFC Supermarkets, Larry’s Supermarkets, PCC Natural Markets, Nordstrom Espresso Bars, drugstore. com and many more locations.

Based in Seattle Washington, the Merlino Italian Baking Company was established by Greg Merlino, grandson of the founders of Pacific Coast Macaroni Manufacturing Company (est. 1922).

Customers in the Northwest have trusted the Merlino name, for 25 years, to offer products made from the finest ingredients. The Merlino Italian Baking Company develops products that are extensively tested and analyzed to fulfill the customersÂ’ desire for healthy, good tasting snacks and bars.

Using family recipes handed down for generations, Merlino Italian Baking Company has created many “Old World” Italian baked items such as Biscotti, Cannestrelli and Torchetti. In addition, Merlino produces the very popular Big Pink Cookie, Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie and other cream cheese iced or chocolate dipped seasonal cookies. Continuing this tradition of high-quality baked products Merlino Italian Baking Company has enthusiastically introduced the Fresh-Baked MOTO BAR® concept to the Energy/Breakfast Bar market

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Contact:

Mimi Shachat206.325.1311harper7@attbi. com

Contact:

Margaret Dormer-Steenson

VP Sales & Marketing

Merlino Italian Baking Company

Tel 206.284.0744

Margaret@merlinobaking. com