RED BANK, N.J., July 27, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cono Italiano, Inc. (OTCBB:CNOZ), the exclusive license holder for the North American Distribution and Manufacturing rights for "pizza cono," a one-of-a-kind, drip-free, cone-shaped pizza made from proprietary dough and manufacturer of Empanadas, is pleased to announce its "pizza cono" and empanadas are being sold in convenience stores located at Exxon, BP and Gulf Gas Stations in the New York Metropolitan area.
Cono Italiano, Inc. is selling their "pizza cono" and empanadas at convenience stores at Exxon BP and Gulf Gas Stations. They have implemented a program with these stores. A warmer is provided to each individual store to display and sell pizza cones and empanadas. Product is delivered weekly to each location. Sales from week to week have increased along with the addition of new locations. The locations include the Gulf Station at the Holland Tunnel in New Jersey (Jersey City), Exxon on route 17 in Ramsey, New Jersey and the BP Station in Jersey City.
"Cono Italiano Inc. has always stated they would align themselves with the most prestigious and recognizable companies to market its products," said Mitchell Brown, President and CEO, Cono Italiano. "These are exciting times for Cono Italiano Inc, this program affords us the opportunity to introduce our products to a wide array of consumers and help bolster the branding of our company."
About Cono Italiano
Cono Italiano, Inc. owns the North American distribution and manufacturing rights for Pizza Cono. This Pizza Cone is designed to be a drip free, spill free cone-shaped pizza made of proprietary dough and filled with freshly selected ingredients. The Company intends that the Pizza Cone will be distributed through the fast food market. The Pizza Cone will be distributed to quick-service restaurants (QSR), takeaways, and leisure locations. These establishments include typical fast food chains, supermarkets, convenience stores, entertainment facilities and sports arenas. Sales of frozen pizza in 2009 were $4.4 billion making it one of the fastest growing categories in supermarkets and convenience stores. For more information please visit www.conoitaliano.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Actual results may differ materially from forward looking statements due to various factors beyond the control of the Company. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business, please refer to the Company's filings which are publicly available on the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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