Zweigles® Hot Dogs in Korea

A pilot shipment of Zweigles® Pork Hot Dogs is scheduled to depart this week for the Republic of Korea as the first step in a plan to make Zweigles® known worldwide as The Best Hot Dogs on Planet Earth". This pilot shipment is intended to pave logistical and regulatory pathways so that regular, container shipments can begin as store locations are installed. White Hots International Incorporated, Zweigles Inc. and Pancom LLC have entered into an exclusive agreement to bring Zweigles®, the best hot dogs in America, to the Republic of Korea and Japan. Thereafter, other opportunities in Asia are anticipated, and the world may be the limit for their shared vision to make Zweigles® Hot Dogs an international love affair. The Zweigles® Pork Hot Dog currently being made for export to the Republic of Korea is a long and very tasty all pork hot dog (made only from select cuts of pork) developed specifically for national foodservice sale in the Republic of Korea. Also being exported to Korea is a special blend of Zweigles® Hot & Spicy" Hot Dog Sauce. Identification of the prestigious, international convenience store that will launch sales of Zweigles® Hot Dogs in the Republic of Korea will be released later, as will other details.

Rochester, NY (PRWEB) November 28, 2004 -- White Hots International Incorporated and Zweigles Inc. announce a pilot shipment of Zweigles® Pork Hot Dogs is scheduled to depart this week for the Republic of Korea as the first step in a plan to make Zweigles® known worldwide as The Best Hot Dogs on Planet Earth". This pilot shipment is intended to pave logistical and regulatory pathways so that regular, container shipments can begin as store locations are installed.

White Hots International Incorporated, Zweigles Inc. and Pancom LLC have entered into an exclusive agreement to bring Zweigles®, the best hot dogs in America, to the Republic of Korea and Japan.

After Zweigles® Hot Dogs become a new taste sensation across the Republic of Korea, they are next expected to win the hearts of Japanese consumers following a similar market introduction. Thereafter, other opportunities in Asia are anticipated, and the world is the limit for the three Companies shared vision to make Zweigles® Hot Dogs an international love affair.

The Zweigles® Pork Hot Dog currently being made for export to the Republic of Korea is a long and very tasty all pork hot dog (made only from select cuts of pork) developed specifically for national foodservice sale in the Republic of Korea. Also being exported to Korea is a special blend of Zweigles® Hot & Spicy" Hot Dog Sauce.

Identification of the prestigious, international convenience store that will launch sales of Zweigles® Hot Dogs in the Republic of Korea will be released later, as will other details.

In 1880, C. Wilhelm Zweigle and his wife Josephine opened a small sausage shop in Rochester, New York. That was the humble beginning of what would lead five generations of family to dedicate their lives to making Zweigles Inc. a Rochester institution. Zweigles Inc. is a true American business success story. It has endured through generations by making old fashioned quality, delicious, and wholesome hot dogs and sausages using only select cuts of meat. After nearly 125 years of business, Zweigles Inc. represents one of Americas oldest sausage makers and maker of the incredible White Hot Dogs (aka Hots") that are the namesake of White Hots International Incorporated.

For the Republic of Korea, Zweigles Inc. developed a special Pork Hot Dog to meet ingredient, taste, size, package, and preparation specifications for national foodservice sales in the Republic of Korea. Additionally, a delicious Hot and Spicy" Zweigles® Hot Dog sauce was specially made to accompany them. The taste combination is expected to make South Koreans fall in love with Zweigles® at first bite. And, what better product is there for Korea and the world to fall in love with than the best of Americas favorite food?

James Vacanti, Director of Marketing and Sales at Zweigles Inc., states: Beginning exports to Korea is a big step for any company, and its something were very pleased to be accomplishing in concert with our Factorys expansion project, which will vastly improve our manufacturing capacity. While this is just the first step of many, its very exciting. The Zweigles® Hot Dogs that weve developed for export to the Republic of Korea are made only from select cuts of pork meat and are ideal for a variety of preparation methods (including roller grill, flame or charcoal broil, and steaming). Theyre a delicious, wholesome and versatile hot dog that were proud to call a Zweigles®."

As for pricing, Vacanti states: When you bite into a Zweigles® Hot Dog what you taste is the result of over 124 years of perfecting and preserving the best example of Americas favorite food. You simply cannot use the select meat ingredients and old fashioned dedication to quality that we give our premium hot dogs and compete on price with cheaper, less particular brands. We put the quality and integrity of our hot dogs first. But, when you look at the premium quality of our hot dogs with their reasonable price, were a true 'value leader in the marketplace. And, food 'value not 'price is what I believe consumers should be concerned with. This is especially true in todays age when more and more consumers are beginning to take to heart the old saying that 'You are what you eat! The bottom line is that our new Korean customers are going to have the benefit of falling in love with Zweigles®, the best of Americas favorite food at a very reasonable price."

White Hots International Incorporated is the intermediary responsible for forging the multi-company collaborative alliance between itself, Zweigles Inc. and Pancom LLC. The Company has an exclusive agreement with Zweigles Inc. that includes international business, including that with Pancom LLC. Company founder and President, Nick Capanna, states: Consumers in the Republic of Korea will never view the fast food theyre eating the same after they taste Zweigles® Hot Dogs. While the step we are taking this week is only a pilot shipment, and it may be a couple of months before locations are installed and the first large orders of product are underway, its hard not to get excited about the road ahead of us. Can you imagine the smiles on millions of South Korean faces as they bite into a delicious Zweigles® Hot Dog for the first time? I believe Korea is going to fall in love at first bite with Zweigles® Hot Dogs and this new found love will be a lifetime affair."

As for the marketing plan to get Zweigles® Hot Dogs into the mouths of South Korean consumers, Capanna states: Pancom LLC approached us with a national plan to get Zweigles® Hot Dogs on a bun and into the hands of Korean consumers where they shop and buy food to eat on the run. Customers will see, smell and be enticed by the opportunity to enjoy a Zweigles® Hot Dog at convenience store locations that they already frequent and trust. Call it a teaser, but well leave releasing additional details of where Zweigles® will first be served for later announcement. We want to minimize consumer anxiety as we wait for store locations to be installed."

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