NESTLÉ NESQUIK RTD Shelf-Stable Now Available In 8 oz.
Glendale, CA - NESTLÉ NESQUIK, one of the leading brands of flavored milk since 1948, announced recently that it has expanded its shelf-stable portfolio to also include a shelf-stable vendable eight fl. oz. Chocolate and Strawberry NESQUIK RTD made from 100 percent Grade A one percent low fat Vitamin A&D flavored milk in plastic resealable bottles. NESTLÉ NESQUIK initially launched its shelf-stable product line in a 14 fl. oz. size in April 2006.
"We introduced the eight fluid ounce size in June 2006 as an extended shelf life product and are pleased to now be able to offer it as a shelf-stable, vendable product," said Cathy Dean, marketing manager, Nestlé Nesquik RTD. "This is a great solution for schools, vending and office coffee services (OCS) operators who wish to provide 100 percent flavored milk in smaller portions but don't have refrigerated warehouses or trucks. School districts with restricted serving sizes or younger students will find this eight ounce size to be a great option."
Shelf-stable NESTLÉ NESQUIK RTD has an extended shelf life of 180 days and does not require refrigeration during distribution, providing a solution for schools, vending and office coffee services (OCS) operators who wish to provide 100 percent flavored milk but lack refrigerated distribution capabilities. The product does not need to be chilled until immediately prior to consumption.
NESTLÉ NESQUIK RTD flavored milk meets the standard for "fluid milk" noted in the recent clarification of the 2004 Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization, which refers to "fluid milk," as opposed to "fluid milk products," which are often only 51 percent fluid milk. Additionally, the National School Lunch Act contains an "anytime, anywhere" provision for milk, which states that schools may not directly or indirectly restrict the sale or marketing of milk at any time or anyplace on campus. As a result, schools are free to vend any brand of milk, and cannot be limited by soft drink or vending contracts.
Vending operators wishing to offer NESTLÉ NESQUIK RTD in their existing glass front or soda machines, or who wish to speak with NESTLÉ about a dedicated NESQUIK machine, can contact NESTLÉ at 866-QUIK-VEND for more information.
SOURCE: Nestlé