Bake-IN-Bag ™ MORE THAN A SIMPLE PAPER BAG EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED IN A FOOD BAG …

The Current Distribution ProcessThe Current Distribution Process 1. The bakery par-bakes and freezes its freshly made product. 2. The product is bagged with PE bag and placed into a corrugated box. 3. The fully packaged goods are distributed via truck to the distribution center. 4. The product is transported from the distribution center to the various retailers. 5. The retailer places the product into a refrigerated area. 6. The needed quantity of product is placed on racks and left to defrost. 7. The defrosted product is placed into an oven for 15 to 20 minutes until fully baked. 8. The fully baked product is removed from the oven and left to cool down. 9. Each product is individually bagged and labeled, ready for placement on store shelves.

RISKS of the Current Distribution ProcessRISKS of the Current Distribution Process Cross contamination Cross contamination Lack of tamper evidence Lack of tamper evidence High Fixed and Variable Costs High Fixed and Variable Costs

Distribution Requirements… Customer Satisfaction Environmental Safety HIGH Product Value Quality Assurance LOWER Fixed and Variable Costs

The solution is…The solution is…

The Bake-IN-Bag ™ Method 1. The bakery par-bakes and freezes its freshly made product 2. The product is packaged with Bake-IN-Bag ™. 3. The product is packed directly in the corrugated bag without the need for a PE bag. 4. The product is transported from the distribution center to the various retailers. 5. The bagged product is placed into the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until fully baked. 6. Out of the oven, the product is placed on store shelves. 7. Each product is individually bagged and labeled, ready for placement in store shelves.

Bake-IN-Bag ™ Properties Resistant to a wide range of temperatures (-40 F to +430 F) Compatible with any packaging process The breathability prevents the formation of ice during the frozen stage and guarantees only a minimal loss of steam in ambient temperature Can go directly from the frozen area to the oven with no downtime Guarantees the highest quality in the baking process due to its breathability

Bake-IN-Bag ™ Characteristics Environmentally Friendly 100% Biodegradable Food Safety Water based ink and sealing adhesive Positive Consumer Perception The consumer is first to come in contact with the product. The bag has an artisan appearance

Bake-IN-Bag ™ Advantages Traceability of the product No cross contamination Ideal for gluten-free products Minimal packaging and product returns Quality Assurance

Current Cost Allocation

Cost / Savings using Bake-IN-Bag ™

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