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Client Services


Starr Alliance Services

Starr Alliance offers clients a broad range of services that have been honed and proven through years of market experience. This is supported by national, regional, local, key distributor and secondary distributor account focus.

Please use the links below to see how Starr Alliance can make a difference for you by developing a tailored and powerful go to market strategy delivered with flawless execution.

  • Food Divisions and Principals
  • Making a Difference
  • Key Account Sales Execution
  • Managing the Database
  • Key Distributor Focus
  • Specific Channels Execution
  • Training and Information Reviews


    Food Divisions and Principals

    Starr Alliance has 3 divisions that are structured to support and serve a broad range of client needs. The 3 divisions' participating principals are outlined below. The division overviews are followed by a description of each principal line.

    Food Service Division
  • Dr. Oetker
  • Elman's Gourmet Pickles
  • Give and Go
  • Gourmet Baker
  • Sun Rich Fresh
  • SupHerb Farms
  • Jasper Wyman's

    Instore Bakery | Deli | H.M.R Division
  • Dr. Oetker
  • Elman's Gourmet Pickles
  • Gourmet Baker
  • Ruiz
  • Schwan's
  • Sun Rich Fresh
  • SupHerb Farms

    Gas and Convenience Division
  • Elman's Gourmet Pickles
  • Give and Go
  • Gourmet Baker
  • Ruiz
  • Schwan's
  • Stefano
  • Sun Rich Fresh



    Dr. Oetker
    A complete line of mixes including puddings, mousses,
    gelatins, dietetic products, specialty desserts, flavour
    crystals, sauces, bases and instant gravy mixes in
    regular and low sodium


    Elman's Gourmet Pickles
    A variety of refrigerated Pickles and condiments       


    Give & Go
    Give and Go
    Portioned dessert snacks



    Gourmet BakerGourmet Baker
    Baked and unbaked frozen gourmet desserts



    Gourmet BakerJasper Wyman & Son Canada
    IQF fruit products along with premium quality berries and IQF asparagus



    Ruiz FoodsRuiz Foods
    Mexican entrees, including burritos, soft tacos, taquitos, enchiladas, tamales and chili rellenos


    Schwan's
    Schwan’s Bakery
    Home of Mrs. Smith’s and Edwards frozen pies (retail)



    Sun Rich Fresh
    Sun Rich Fresh Foods is the industries choice for
    value-added fresh-cut fruit products since 1988



    SupHerb FarmsSupHerb Farms
    Growers, processors and marketers of culinary herbs and specialty products






    Making a Difference

    The Starr Alliance client service difference is driven by four key elements:
  • Focus
  • Ability
  • Desire
  • Need


    Key Account Sales Execution

  • Identification of accounts per sales partner
  • Opportunity quantification by account
  • Focused execution by priority categories
  • Focused communication for new products
  • Benchmarking current business vs the competition


    Managing the Database

  • Daily information updates
  • Key initiatives by market segment
  • Quarterly blitz by market
  • Product update introduction
  • Seasonal focus to augment exposure on core products
  • Securing and growing distribution listings
  • Fine tuning of "Pull Strategy"


    Key Distributor Focus

  • Call cycles for merchandisers
  • Call cycles for national, regional and local sales
  • Education of key sales people
  • Business review for merchandisers
  • Trade show execution
  • Managing distributor programs (eg. flyers/workwiths)
  • Quantity and benchmark cost/benefit analysis


    Specific Channels Execution

  • Mail outs by channel (eg. recreational facilities/healthcare/contract feeding)
  • Tie in with distributor shows and promotions
  • New product launches to create demand by enticing the operator
  • Seasonal focus (eg.Christmas/Easter/Thanksgiving/Mother's Day)
  • Database of Key Accounts


    Training and Information Reviews

  • Two day training sessions with a focus on priority items
  • Information reviews of distributors and key national and regional accounts
  • Tie in with distributor shows and promotions




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