Reach out and organize a call. Send pricing and catalogues. Very interested to carry — all three lines in play.

• Schedule introductory call
• Send full pricing sheet
• Send catalogues for all three lines

Buyer for TJX and Marshalls. Needs live samples before moving forward. Strong relationship to develop.

• Prepare live sample assortment
• Reach out when samples are ready to ship

CVS private label development. Strong fit for co-manufacturing conversation and capabilities presentation.

• Send capabilities deck
• Set up introductory call
• Explore private label / co-man scope

May use us as co-manufacturer for chewy products. High-value conversation if co-man capacity is available.

• Send capabilities deck highlighting chewy co-man capacity

NY-area distributor serving c-stores. Interested in c-store channel, bulk repack, and branded lines. Scanned by two team members — strong show engagement.

• Send catalogues and pricing
• Highlight both branded and bulk/repack options

Large distributor based in Oregon. Dual decision-maker covering marketing and purchasing — high-value contact for regional penetration.

• Send catalogue and pricing
• Introduce full product range

Canada broker. Works with Adey from Peak Distribution — potential entry point into the Canadian market.

• Follow up on Canada distribution opportunity
• Loop in Adey / Peak Distribution on intro email

Taffy samples given at the show. Also expressed interest in freeze-dried products — two potential product lines to explore.

• Follow up on freeze-dried product interest
• Send product info and pricing for both lines

Distributor in California serving c-stores and independent retailers. Good fit for confectionery range in the West.

• Send catalogue and pricing tailored to c-store channel
• Follow up on distribution terms

Wants to purchase bulk for repack. Samples given at the show — good momentum to follow up on.

• Send bulk pricing and MOQ details for repack

Broker. Products were introduced in detail at the show — strong foundation established for follow-up conversation.

• Send full product catalogue and pricing
• Explore brokerage arrangement and territory

Colorado distributor covering approximately 250 doors across c-stores and grocery accounts.

• Send catalogue and pricing
• Coordinate outreach with Kurt Durak (same company)

Colleague of Ali Karabina — both at Blue Bead. Same Colorado territory, ~250 doors across c-stores and grocery. Coordinate outreach.

• Send catalogue and pricing (coordinate with Ali Karabina outreach)

Interested in repack. Samples given and products introduced at the show. Agreed to schedule a Zoom call after the event. Had specific R&D questions to address.

• Schedule Zoom meeting
• Prepare repack pricing quote
• Address R&D questions in writing

Bulk candy e-commerce operation. Expressed clear interest — asked specifically for catalogue and price list.

• Send catalogue and bulk pricing

Tri-state ethnic distributor. Notes indicate readiness to start working together — treat as active prospect.

• Send catalogues and pricing immediately
• Initiate vendor onboarding / new account setup

No notes captured at show.

• Send intro email with product overview
• Qualify Puerto Rico distribution needs

No notes captured at show.

• Send intro email and product catalogue

No notes captured at show.

• Evaluate international shipping feasibility to Trinidad
• Send product overview if viable

Texas-based operations. Works as part of FCR Group. Distributes through wholesalers in the Texas region — could be an interesting regional play.

• Follow up on Texas distribution opportunity through FCR Group

No notes captured at show.

• Send product overview and pricing

No notes captured at show.

• Send intro email and product overview
• Qualify purchasing scope and channel focus

Interested in Candoo chewy candy. Samples and catalogue given at the show. Price to be shared as follow-up.

• Send pricing for Candoo chewy candy line