Red Smith Foods Expands Big John's Brand

Online, January 26, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Davie, FL - Red Smith Foods, Florida's leading manufacturer of pickled snack foods, is expanding the Big John's line of products with the debut of Big John's Red Hots pickled sausage and Big John's pickled eggs.

"These brand extensions are a response to changing consumer preferences for pickled snack foods," says Jonathan Foster, Red Smith Foods' Vice President. "Value-conscious consumers are increasingly looking for a variety of flavor profiles without sacrificing quality, and our new products address these needs."

Big John's Red Hots features similar flavor to Big John's pickled sausage, but are packed in a skinless casing. This is the perfect sausage for customers not accustomed to the "snap" of a natural casing, as well as those seeking a new twist on the wildly successful Big John's Pickled Sausage.. Additionally, the new quart size jar fits the needs of grocers and retailers whose customers may not want to purchase the more traditional gallon or half gallon jars. The quart Red Hots contain one pound of net weight with about 12 sausages per jar and 12 jars per case. Suggested retail price is $5.99 per jar.

Big John's Pickled Eggs have less of a vinegar tang than the classic Red Smith pickled eggs. These medium to extra large eggs are ideal for customers who may not be used to the traditional piquant flavor of pickled eggs. The reddish vinegar pickling solution makes the Big John's brand easily distinguishable from the Red Smith pickled eggs. Big John's pickled eggs are also available in quart jars, net weight 18 ounces, with about 12 eggs per jar and 12 jars per case. Suggested retail price is $5.99 per jar.

Red Smith Foods, a second-generation, family-owned and operated business, has been based in South Florida since 1973. The company's products include pickled sausages, pickled eggs, pickled pigs feet, pickled pork hocks, pickled pigs lips and single serve pickled sausages. All products are completely shelf-stable, never require refrigeration and exceed USDA regulations for food safety. The snacks are sold at Wal-Mart, Food Lion, Sweatbay, grocery and convenience stores, as well as warehouse clubs including Sam's Club, BJ's and COSTCO. For more information, visit www.redsmithfoods.com.