Merlinos MOTO BARS® Sponsor Triathelete Janelle Bakke

Janelle Bakke, winner of the Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at SEAFAIR Splash down at Seward Park, is the new Merlinos MOTO BARS® sponsored athlete.

Contact:
Mimi Shachet 206.325.1311
harper7@attbi.com   
Contact: Margaret Dormer-Steenson
VP Sales & Marketing
Merlino Italian Baking
CompanyTel 206.284.0744
margaret@merlinobaking.com

Merlinos MOTO BARS® Sponsor Triathelete Janelle Bakke
Seattle WA, Janelle Bakke, winner of the Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at SEAFAIR Splash down at Seward Park, is the new Merlinos MOTO BARS® sponsored athlete. Merlinos selected Janelle as she is a successful athlete and represents the concerns of our customers, who want products that will complement and enhance their lifestyles.
She says, I am thrilled to be working with Moto Bars. As a busy mom and athlete, I need food on the run that is natural, nutritious and will give me the energy I need to get through my day and training sessions. I look forward to a long and winning relationship with Moto Bars!"

Margaret Dormer-Steenson, VP Sales & Marketing, Merlino Italian Baking Company, comments, Janelle is perfect to represent Moto Bars; and we are pleased to support her in her athletic endeavors. This sponsorship demonstrates our long-term commitment to provide consumers with healthy, tasty and natural snack/energy bars."

According to Basel Nassar VP Operations, 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!"

Merlino Italian Baking Company will be exhibiting at Coffee Fest, booth #231, in Seattle on Oct 24th thru the 26th. Chris Ezell and other Merlino Sales Representatives 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

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 to fulfill the customers desire for fresh baked, 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