With summer just around the corner, Smoky Market Foods™ (SMKY.OB) provides an option for those who want the smoky aroma and taste without the need to stand over a barbecue.
Smoky Market® brand was inspired by Edward Feintech, who opened his first barbecue restaurant in Des Moines in 1977. Feintech used wood-burning ovens with freshly cut hickory timber to enhance meat and fish with a unique smoky flavor. The small brick ovens that Feintech used were the model for the stainless steel, wood-burning oven system developed in Webster City, Iowa to produce over 15,000 pounds of meat and fish per day.
The Smoky Market® brand foods will be available for online ordering by June 2008. Currently, customers can view the summertime menu at the company website. Mr. Feintech said, “We expect the company will be financed to continue the execution of our operating plan to launch Internet sales targeted toward the 12 million RV users in the country, the opening of our pilot restaurant-store in Los Gatos, CA, and at least one 150 s/f kiosk well in time for the summer season.”
Smoky Market® brand foods retain the smoky aroma and taste of Mr. Feintech’s original wood-burning ovens, but do not use additives to preserve the flavor. The customized, USDA-approved technology retains the moisture and freshness of the food with only the use of garlic and fresh herbs. No added sugar or salt is used on any of the meat products, thus providing a healthier choice for consumers.
The company is on track to fulfill the initial roll-out in June 2008. The anticipated second phase plans include media ads in the Wall Street Journal and other major metro papers, radio and television spots, and promotional ads with established Internet sites. The company has plans to launch its Smoky Market® kiosks into major marketplace locations, as well as introduce a premium quality Kosher line, KosherSmoker™.
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