MOTO BARS® Score From Coast to Coast

Merlino Italian Baking Company announces that MOTO BARS® are becoming available in two more grocery chains, WinCo and Big Y.

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Contact: Margaret Dormer-SteensonVP Sales & Marketing Merlino Italian Baking CompanyTel 206.284.0744
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MOTO BARS® Score From Coast to Coast

Merlino Italian Baking Company announces that MOTO BARS® are becoming available in two more grocery chains, WinCo and Big Y.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) July, 2003 -- Moto Bars continue their explosive growth with new venues being added across the country. We are pleased to announce that two new chains are adding the bars to their product lines. Our bars are proving themselves with both stores and customers.

WinCo operates more than 40 stores in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, with new locations opening every few months. They're committed to providing their customers with a very large selection of brand name products at the lowest possible prices. The bars will be offered initially in the Nutrition Bar section in the following flavors:

·   Lemon Blueberry
·   Cherry Almond
·   Banana Split

According to Basel Nassar VP Operations, Merlino Italian Baking Co. is enthusiastic about our new opportunity with WinCo Foods. The MOTO BARS will undoubtedly add a new facet to the WinCo nutrition line by introducing our Fresh-Baked" energy bars. The MOTO BAR is a perfect fit for high performance athletes, weight loss advocates, and busy people on the go. While making these obvious contributions, it will also appeal to a more diverse base of consumers that have been looking for something new and unique with outstanding flavor!"

Big Y is introducing MOTO BARS in their 50 stores in CT and MA. They are a family owned, and family oriented retail food company, serving people's at home food needs. The bars will be available by September 1 in the Health and Beauty Care aisles.

Were extremely excited about the up and coming opportunity with Big Y and being associated with their WORLD CLASS SUPERMARKET" concept. The MOTO BAR is a perfect fit for the BIG Y chain of stores, as they have already been a huge hit among several of our other east coast patrons, and is sure to continue its roaring success with BIG Y. We strongly believe that BIG Y and our MOTO BARS will become simply: BIG!!!" states Basel Nassar VP Operations-Merlino Italian Baking Co.

Merlino Italian Baking Company will be introducing all 8 flavors to the Eastern Marketplace at the Millbrook Marketing Distribution Trade Show, at the Rhode Island Convention Center, Booth #622, 7/29 -- 7/30. Basel Nasser will be happy to meet with you and discuss how the MOTO BAR line will enhance your current offerings.
                                       
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 Trader Joes, QFC Supermarkets, Larrys Supermarkets, Bartells, 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 customers 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.

For Immediate Release