The September/October 2011issue will be out in a few weeks. This issue is one of our biggest this year and in it you’ll find features on snack sales and profit potential in c-stores; the new FDA graphic warning labels for cigarettes; truck and transportation security; coffee; how distributors use data to improve operations; distributor technology; the AWMA Summit & ABX including the final schedule; and a preview of the IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference co-sponsored by AWMA. The Candy & Snack Wholesaler section will have features on gums and mints, and meat snacks.

Key personnel at AWMA member companies are eligible for a free subscription to Convenience Distribution™. Call Joel Brown at 800-482-2962 ext. 649 if you’re not a subscriber or to review your company subscriber list.

And remember, you now have 24/7 access to Convenience Distribution™ with the online version on the AWMA web site at www.awmanet.org/magazines. You’ll find all of the features of the print magazine right here, online, any time. Spot a product you’d like to know more about? Ads are hot-linked so you can click right through to the advertiser’s site for more information.