GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — S. Abraham & Sons Inc. (SAS), a leading wholesale distributor specializing in the food industry, will introduce its new FreshBite Cafe at its annual Foodservice Showcase on Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. SAS services retail stores throughout the Midwest.

FreshBite Cafe is a concept that brings all of SAS’ foodservice offerings under one umbrella and provides convenience-store operators the opportunity to offer a wide array of meal solutions for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as healthy snacking alternatives—including cheeses, fruits and vegetables—to its customers throughout the day, according to the company.

FreshBite Cafe will also feature a wide selection of hot and cold beverages. Brands featured in the FreshBite Cafe will be the SAS signature line of Fruit Ridge Farms, which includes fresh-made wedge sandwiches, paninis, subs, salads, meal entrees, soups, meat snacks, veggie and fruit cups, and pastries.

The Foodservice Showcase will feature more than 50 exhibitors representing 70 product lines. New programs that are available through SAS and highlighted at the show include General Mills Yoplait Yogurt Parfait Kits, Dean Foods/Country Fresh Milk, Nitro Cold-Brew Coffee, Bob Evans single-serve products, Deli Express Market Salads, and packaged fresh meat for retail by Chef’s Requested Meats.

Other SAS favorite programs featured at the show will include Hot off the Grill roller-grill program, Fresh From the Deli cooler program, Showtime popcorn and Wisconsin cheese. SAS signature Beantown and Joe coffees also will be featured, as well as Revolution Tea.

SAS will also provide retailers the opportunity to see new equipment for production, including Bunn’s self-serve espresso equipment, Bunn infusion soft-heat brewing system, and Perfect Servings’ updated powdered cream and sugar program. Retailers also can learn how their employees can receive Level 1 ServeSafe Certification training.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based S. Abraham & Sons Inc. is a grocery distributor servicing convenience stores, grocery stores, drugstores, campus retail outlets, and small-format stores in eight Midwest states.