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Page 1: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

wwwSantiagoSolutionsGroupcom bull P 8187365661

Driving Total Market Growth for Manufacturers and Retailers Building a Plan Fueled by Hispanics amp Millennials

August 15 2013

Presented by

Carlos Santiago President amp Chief Strategist

Unlocking sources of Total Market growth

2

Consumer Dynamics

Connectors Nuances

Company Core

What Business is Co in Who Co competes with

Ingredients Production Packaging Channels

Accelerated Growth Segments

Best Prospects

Total Market Growth

Nuance Nuance

GREEN BEAN

CASSEROLE

MENUDO

3

Family Dinner

Refried Beans amp Tortilla Chips

CONNECTORS

Total Market growth hinges on ldquoDouble Playsrdquo Key to unearth lsquoConnectorsrsquo ndashconvergence of Hispanic Millennials amp NH consumer dynamics aligned with company core that accelerate profitable growth

Unearthing Connectors amp Nuances

4

US Palate Embraces Latin Food

ChineseItalian

MexicanSeafood

Steakhouse

40

18

29

16 16

40

21

33

15 18

Out-of-Home Eating Incidence by Type of Restaurant

2007 2012

Hispanic Food is 2nd most popular in the country 1 West of Mississippi

2005 2012 2017

$54

$82

$107

Hispanic Food amp Beverages Market Size in US

Source Hispanic Food amp Beverage in the US 5th Edition

5

Source SSG analyses of Scarborough USA+ r2 2007 - 2012

Millennials

+6

Evolving Palate Expands Share of Plate Opportunity-Challenge

BreadPastaRice

Potato Chips amp Dip

Red Beans

Quinoa Couscous

Pita amp Hummus Tortilla Chips amp Guacamole

Black Pinto Garbanzo 6

Traditional Ingredients Evolve

Traditional

Pork Pozole

Chili

7

Veggie Pozole de

Frijol

Quinoa with Black Beans and Hominy

Bean and Hominy Potpie

Hominy Bean Salad

Hominy Chili with Beans

Contemporary-Traditional

bull Lighter bull Healthier

bull Quick one-dish bull Fun

8

Video Home-cooking amp Family dinner Need for variety amp Openness to new recipe ideas

Healthy Eating Is Important To All

bull A ldquoHealthyrdquo dinner is most important for 1st Generation Hispanics

bull Significantly higher than 2nd generation Hispanics and NH White

More home-cooking Less Meat More Grains and Beans

Total

Market 82

WNH

79

Hisp 1st

Gen 90

Hisp 2nd

Gen 80

Millennial

82

When I cook dinner it is important that it

be Healthy (Top 2 Boxes)

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

9

6

6

5

23

21

Totalhellip

WNH

Hispanic

Millennial

Mill MC

Organic Buyers CAGR

Organic Is Accelerating

Perceptions Healthier grown naturally No pesticides additives chemicals Good for workers in the field Watchful of PriceValue relationship

10 Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

Millennial amp Multicultural Millennial fueling growth rate Hispanic follows closely

Latinas are Most Open to Purchasing New Convenience Packaging Forms

Shortcuts are OK providedhellip

Quality amp taste

No one can tell

For ldquoemergenciesrdquo

11

Likelihood to Purchase New Convenient Product ndash Top2 Boxes

Total Market

57

WNH 51

Hispanic 1st Gen

65 Hispanic 2nd Gen

59

Millennial 53

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

Private Label Continues to Grow From Pre- Recession Levels

The base of Hispanic Food PL buyers is increasing 3x faster

than WNH

12

PL Buyer Base CAGR Buyer Incidence of Food Private

Label By Segment

All incidences have increased remarkably

Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

bull Millennial PL Food buyer base has exploded due to segment size increase as well as incidence increase

bull 3 in 4 consumers believe Private Label Products Have Improved in the Past Few Years

51

55

43

48

39

65

70

56

61

49

Total Market White NH Hisp Millennial MC Mill

Pre-Recession Post-Recession

17 13

41

221

Total WhiteNH Hispanic Mill

13

Video Healthy eating Convenience

Strategic Implications

14

Leverage Connectors While Tailoring to Pertinent Nuances

CONNECTORS

Dinner means family gatherings

Consumers thinkingplanning

meals in terms of recipes amp

experiences not isolated

ingredients

Rising popularity of MexicanPan-

Hispanic cuisine

Healthier lives from healthier

eating

Convenience trumps price

Quality trumps convenience

Trust for brands is high yet trust

for PL has broadened

NUANCES

Meal varietyingredient evolution at different paces and expanses ie

Hispanic HH - Kids drive experimentation hellippozole to minestrone soup

NH HH ndash rice to Quinoa

Category competition softer among Hispanics

Role of dinner is revered by all but

more sacred to 1st generation

1st Gen Hispanics look for Convenience but call it ldquoemergencyrdquo

Hispanics lag a bit behind Millennials amp Non-Hispanics in PL but growing faster

15

Strategic Implications for Brands

Exploring consumer dynamicsrsquo amp alignment with the company core guide strategic anchors

bull Connectors that may unearth lsquoDouble Playsrsquo ndash Powerful insights in-common across current amp most likely

adopters

bull Nuances that will strengthen the context of the communications and promotions ndash Increased Brand relevance and resonance

bull Sources of incremental growth that can realistically lift the historic growth rate ndash Value added innovation

ndash Adjacencies Brand cross-sell expanded occasions new forms recipes packaging expanded channels leveraged capabilities

bull Ways to further differentiate the brand ndash Rational benefits ndashie convenience

ndash Emotional reward ndashie more love amp time for kids

ndash Spiritual rewardmdashie social impact

bull More precise target niches of most likely adopters geo-targeted promos

- ie Upscale Hispanics healthy Millennialshellip

16

Capture the Biggest Opportunity Consumers Among Fastest Growth Segments

Potential Size of Prize Consumer Dynamics amp Core-Adjacencies Analysis Drive Total Market Incremental Opportunity

2013 2014 2015

BAU

Cons Dynamics Incr OppModelAdjacencies Incr Opp Model

+9

4

18

bull Top growth potential acts on most aligned double-plays within redefined core -yields +9 Total Market CAGR lift over current trajectory (BAU)

bull Moderate growth scenario better leverages connectors amp nuances in marketing strategies lifting growth rate by 4 vs BAU

bull Business As Usual unchanged trajectory yielding +2 annual increase

17

Double Plays

Sample

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 2: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

Unlocking sources of Total Market growth

2

Consumer Dynamics

Connectors Nuances

Company Core

What Business is Co in Who Co competes with

Ingredients Production Packaging Channels

Accelerated Growth Segments

Best Prospects

Total Market Growth

Nuance Nuance

GREEN BEAN

CASSEROLE

MENUDO

3

Family Dinner

Refried Beans amp Tortilla Chips

CONNECTORS

Total Market growth hinges on ldquoDouble Playsrdquo Key to unearth lsquoConnectorsrsquo ndashconvergence of Hispanic Millennials amp NH consumer dynamics aligned with company core that accelerate profitable growth

Unearthing Connectors amp Nuances

4

US Palate Embraces Latin Food

ChineseItalian

MexicanSeafood

Steakhouse

40

18

29

16 16

40

21

33

15 18

Out-of-Home Eating Incidence by Type of Restaurant

2007 2012

Hispanic Food is 2nd most popular in the country 1 West of Mississippi

2005 2012 2017

$54

$82

$107

Hispanic Food amp Beverages Market Size in US

Source Hispanic Food amp Beverage in the US 5th Edition

5

Source SSG analyses of Scarborough USA+ r2 2007 - 2012

Millennials

+6

Evolving Palate Expands Share of Plate Opportunity-Challenge

BreadPastaRice

Potato Chips amp Dip

Red Beans

Quinoa Couscous

Pita amp Hummus Tortilla Chips amp Guacamole

Black Pinto Garbanzo 6

Traditional Ingredients Evolve

Traditional

Pork Pozole

Chili

7

Veggie Pozole de

Frijol

Quinoa with Black Beans and Hominy

Bean and Hominy Potpie

Hominy Bean Salad

Hominy Chili with Beans

Contemporary-Traditional

bull Lighter bull Healthier

bull Quick one-dish bull Fun

8

Video Home-cooking amp Family dinner Need for variety amp Openness to new recipe ideas

Healthy Eating Is Important To All

bull A ldquoHealthyrdquo dinner is most important for 1st Generation Hispanics

bull Significantly higher than 2nd generation Hispanics and NH White

More home-cooking Less Meat More Grains and Beans

Total

Market 82

WNH

79

Hisp 1st

Gen 90

Hisp 2nd

Gen 80

Millennial

82

When I cook dinner it is important that it

be Healthy (Top 2 Boxes)

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

9

6

6

5

23

21

Totalhellip

WNH

Hispanic

Millennial

Mill MC

Organic Buyers CAGR

Organic Is Accelerating

Perceptions Healthier grown naturally No pesticides additives chemicals Good for workers in the field Watchful of PriceValue relationship

10 Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

Millennial amp Multicultural Millennial fueling growth rate Hispanic follows closely

Latinas are Most Open to Purchasing New Convenience Packaging Forms

Shortcuts are OK providedhellip

Quality amp taste

No one can tell

For ldquoemergenciesrdquo

11

Likelihood to Purchase New Convenient Product ndash Top2 Boxes

Total Market

57

WNH 51

Hispanic 1st Gen

65 Hispanic 2nd Gen

59

Millennial 53

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

Private Label Continues to Grow From Pre- Recession Levels

The base of Hispanic Food PL buyers is increasing 3x faster

than WNH

12

PL Buyer Base CAGR Buyer Incidence of Food Private

Label By Segment

All incidences have increased remarkably

Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

bull Millennial PL Food buyer base has exploded due to segment size increase as well as incidence increase

bull 3 in 4 consumers believe Private Label Products Have Improved in the Past Few Years

51

55

43

48

39

65

70

56

61

49

Total Market White NH Hisp Millennial MC Mill

Pre-Recession Post-Recession

17 13

41

221

Total WhiteNH Hispanic Mill

13

Video Healthy eating Convenience

Strategic Implications

14

Leverage Connectors While Tailoring to Pertinent Nuances

CONNECTORS

Dinner means family gatherings

Consumers thinkingplanning

meals in terms of recipes amp

experiences not isolated

ingredients

Rising popularity of MexicanPan-

Hispanic cuisine

Healthier lives from healthier

eating

Convenience trumps price

Quality trumps convenience

Trust for brands is high yet trust

for PL has broadened

NUANCES

Meal varietyingredient evolution at different paces and expanses ie

Hispanic HH - Kids drive experimentation hellippozole to minestrone soup

NH HH ndash rice to Quinoa

Category competition softer among Hispanics

Role of dinner is revered by all but

more sacred to 1st generation

1st Gen Hispanics look for Convenience but call it ldquoemergencyrdquo

Hispanics lag a bit behind Millennials amp Non-Hispanics in PL but growing faster

15

Strategic Implications for Brands

Exploring consumer dynamicsrsquo amp alignment with the company core guide strategic anchors

bull Connectors that may unearth lsquoDouble Playsrsquo ndash Powerful insights in-common across current amp most likely

adopters

bull Nuances that will strengthen the context of the communications and promotions ndash Increased Brand relevance and resonance

bull Sources of incremental growth that can realistically lift the historic growth rate ndash Value added innovation

ndash Adjacencies Brand cross-sell expanded occasions new forms recipes packaging expanded channels leveraged capabilities

bull Ways to further differentiate the brand ndash Rational benefits ndashie convenience

ndash Emotional reward ndashie more love amp time for kids

ndash Spiritual rewardmdashie social impact

bull More precise target niches of most likely adopters geo-targeted promos

- ie Upscale Hispanics healthy Millennialshellip

16

Capture the Biggest Opportunity Consumers Among Fastest Growth Segments

Potential Size of Prize Consumer Dynamics amp Core-Adjacencies Analysis Drive Total Market Incremental Opportunity

2013 2014 2015

BAU

Cons Dynamics Incr OppModelAdjacencies Incr Opp Model

+9

4

18

bull Top growth potential acts on most aligned double-plays within redefined core -yields +9 Total Market CAGR lift over current trajectory (BAU)

bull Moderate growth scenario better leverages connectors amp nuances in marketing strategies lifting growth rate by 4 vs BAU

bull Business As Usual unchanged trajectory yielding +2 annual increase

17

Double Plays

Sample

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 3: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

Nuance Nuance

GREEN BEAN

CASSEROLE

MENUDO

3

Family Dinner

Refried Beans amp Tortilla Chips

CONNECTORS

Total Market growth hinges on ldquoDouble Playsrdquo Key to unearth lsquoConnectorsrsquo ndashconvergence of Hispanic Millennials amp NH consumer dynamics aligned with company core that accelerate profitable growth

Unearthing Connectors amp Nuances

4

US Palate Embraces Latin Food

ChineseItalian

MexicanSeafood

Steakhouse

40

18

29

16 16

40

21

33

15 18

Out-of-Home Eating Incidence by Type of Restaurant

2007 2012

Hispanic Food is 2nd most popular in the country 1 West of Mississippi

2005 2012 2017

$54

$82

$107

Hispanic Food amp Beverages Market Size in US

Source Hispanic Food amp Beverage in the US 5th Edition

5

Source SSG analyses of Scarborough USA+ r2 2007 - 2012

Millennials

+6

Evolving Palate Expands Share of Plate Opportunity-Challenge

BreadPastaRice

Potato Chips amp Dip

Red Beans

Quinoa Couscous

Pita amp Hummus Tortilla Chips amp Guacamole

Black Pinto Garbanzo 6

Traditional Ingredients Evolve

Traditional

Pork Pozole

Chili

7

Veggie Pozole de

Frijol

Quinoa with Black Beans and Hominy

Bean and Hominy Potpie

Hominy Bean Salad

Hominy Chili with Beans

Contemporary-Traditional

bull Lighter bull Healthier

bull Quick one-dish bull Fun

8

Video Home-cooking amp Family dinner Need for variety amp Openness to new recipe ideas

Healthy Eating Is Important To All

bull A ldquoHealthyrdquo dinner is most important for 1st Generation Hispanics

bull Significantly higher than 2nd generation Hispanics and NH White

More home-cooking Less Meat More Grains and Beans

Total

Market 82

WNH

79

Hisp 1st

Gen 90

Hisp 2nd

Gen 80

Millennial

82

When I cook dinner it is important that it

be Healthy (Top 2 Boxes)

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

9

6

6

5

23

21

Totalhellip

WNH

Hispanic

Millennial

Mill MC

Organic Buyers CAGR

Organic Is Accelerating

Perceptions Healthier grown naturally No pesticides additives chemicals Good for workers in the field Watchful of PriceValue relationship

10 Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

Millennial amp Multicultural Millennial fueling growth rate Hispanic follows closely

Latinas are Most Open to Purchasing New Convenience Packaging Forms

Shortcuts are OK providedhellip

Quality amp taste

No one can tell

For ldquoemergenciesrdquo

11

Likelihood to Purchase New Convenient Product ndash Top2 Boxes

Total Market

57

WNH 51

Hispanic 1st Gen

65 Hispanic 2nd Gen

59

Millennial 53

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

Private Label Continues to Grow From Pre- Recession Levels

The base of Hispanic Food PL buyers is increasing 3x faster

than WNH

12

PL Buyer Base CAGR Buyer Incidence of Food Private

Label By Segment

All incidences have increased remarkably

Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

bull Millennial PL Food buyer base has exploded due to segment size increase as well as incidence increase

bull 3 in 4 consumers believe Private Label Products Have Improved in the Past Few Years

51

55

43

48

39

65

70

56

61

49

Total Market White NH Hisp Millennial MC Mill

Pre-Recession Post-Recession

17 13

41

221

Total WhiteNH Hispanic Mill

13

Video Healthy eating Convenience

Strategic Implications

14

Leverage Connectors While Tailoring to Pertinent Nuances

CONNECTORS

Dinner means family gatherings

Consumers thinkingplanning

meals in terms of recipes amp

experiences not isolated

ingredients

Rising popularity of MexicanPan-

Hispanic cuisine

Healthier lives from healthier

eating

Convenience trumps price

Quality trumps convenience

Trust for brands is high yet trust

for PL has broadened

NUANCES

Meal varietyingredient evolution at different paces and expanses ie

Hispanic HH - Kids drive experimentation hellippozole to minestrone soup

NH HH ndash rice to Quinoa

Category competition softer among Hispanics

Role of dinner is revered by all but

more sacred to 1st generation

1st Gen Hispanics look for Convenience but call it ldquoemergencyrdquo

Hispanics lag a bit behind Millennials amp Non-Hispanics in PL but growing faster

15

Strategic Implications for Brands

Exploring consumer dynamicsrsquo amp alignment with the company core guide strategic anchors

bull Connectors that may unearth lsquoDouble Playsrsquo ndash Powerful insights in-common across current amp most likely

adopters

bull Nuances that will strengthen the context of the communications and promotions ndash Increased Brand relevance and resonance

bull Sources of incremental growth that can realistically lift the historic growth rate ndash Value added innovation

ndash Adjacencies Brand cross-sell expanded occasions new forms recipes packaging expanded channels leveraged capabilities

bull Ways to further differentiate the brand ndash Rational benefits ndashie convenience

ndash Emotional reward ndashie more love amp time for kids

ndash Spiritual rewardmdashie social impact

bull More precise target niches of most likely adopters geo-targeted promos

- ie Upscale Hispanics healthy Millennialshellip

16

Capture the Biggest Opportunity Consumers Among Fastest Growth Segments

Potential Size of Prize Consumer Dynamics amp Core-Adjacencies Analysis Drive Total Market Incremental Opportunity

2013 2014 2015

BAU

Cons Dynamics Incr OppModelAdjacencies Incr Opp Model

+9

4

18

bull Top growth potential acts on most aligned double-plays within redefined core -yields +9 Total Market CAGR lift over current trajectory (BAU)

bull Moderate growth scenario better leverages connectors amp nuances in marketing strategies lifting growth rate by 4 vs BAU

bull Business As Usual unchanged trajectory yielding +2 annual increase

17

Double Plays

Sample

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 4: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

Unearthing Connectors amp Nuances

4

US Palate Embraces Latin Food

ChineseItalian

MexicanSeafood

Steakhouse

40

18

29

16 16

40

21

33

15 18

Out-of-Home Eating Incidence by Type of Restaurant

2007 2012

Hispanic Food is 2nd most popular in the country 1 West of Mississippi

2005 2012 2017

$54

$82

$107

Hispanic Food amp Beverages Market Size in US

Source Hispanic Food amp Beverage in the US 5th Edition

5

Source SSG analyses of Scarborough USA+ r2 2007 - 2012

Millennials

+6

Evolving Palate Expands Share of Plate Opportunity-Challenge

BreadPastaRice

Potato Chips amp Dip

Red Beans

Quinoa Couscous

Pita amp Hummus Tortilla Chips amp Guacamole

Black Pinto Garbanzo 6

Traditional Ingredients Evolve

Traditional

Pork Pozole

Chili

7

Veggie Pozole de

Frijol

Quinoa with Black Beans and Hominy

Bean and Hominy Potpie

Hominy Bean Salad

Hominy Chili with Beans

Contemporary-Traditional

bull Lighter bull Healthier

bull Quick one-dish bull Fun

8

Video Home-cooking amp Family dinner Need for variety amp Openness to new recipe ideas

Healthy Eating Is Important To All

bull A ldquoHealthyrdquo dinner is most important for 1st Generation Hispanics

bull Significantly higher than 2nd generation Hispanics and NH White

More home-cooking Less Meat More Grains and Beans

Total

Market 82

WNH

79

Hisp 1st

Gen 90

Hisp 2nd

Gen 80

Millennial

82

When I cook dinner it is important that it

be Healthy (Top 2 Boxes)

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

9

6

6

5

23

21

Totalhellip

WNH

Hispanic

Millennial

Mill MC

Organic Buyers CAGR

Organic Is Accelerating

Perceptions Healthier grown naturally No pesticides additives chemicals Good for workers in the field Watchful of PriceValue relationship

10 Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

Millennial amp Multicultural Millennial fueling growth rate Hispanic follows closely

Latinas are Most Open to Purchasing New Convenience Packaging Forms

Shortcuts are OK providedhellip

Quality amp taste

No one can tell

For ldquoemergenciesrdquo

11

Likelihood to Purchase New Convenient Product ndash Top2 Boxes

Total Market

57

WNH 51

Hispanic 1st Gen

65 Hispanic 2nd Gen

59

Millennial 53

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

Private Label Continues to Grow From Pre- Recession Levels

The base of Hispanic Food PL buyers is increasing 3x faster

than WNH

12

PL Buyer Base CAGR Buyer Incidence of Food Private

Label By Segment

All incidences have increased remarkably

Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

bull Millennial PL Food buyer base has exploded due to segment size increase as well as incidence increase

bull 3 in 4 consumers believe Private Label Products Have Improved in the Past Few Years

51

55

43

48

39

65

70

56

61

49

Total Market White NH Hisp Millennial MC Mill

Pre-Recession Post-Recession

17 13

41

221

Total WhiteNH Hispanic Mill

13

Video Healthy eating Convenience

Strategic Implications

14

Leverage Connectors While Tailoring to Pertinent Nuances

CONNECTORS

Dinner means family gatherings

Consumers thinkingplanning

meals in terms of recipes amp

experiences not isolated

ingredients

Rising popularity of MexicanPan-

Hispanic cuisine

Healthier lives from healthier

eating

Convenience trumps price

Quality trumps convenience

Trust for brands is high yet trust

for PL has broadened

NUANCES

Meal varietyingredient evolution at different paces and expanses ie

Hispanic HH - Kids drive experimentation hellippozole to minestrone soup

NH HH ndash rice to Quinoa

Category competition softer among Hispanics

Role of dinner is revered by all but

more sacred to 1st generation

1st Gen Hispanics look for Convenience but call it ldquoemergencyrdquo

Hispanics lag a bit behind Millennials amp Non-Hispanics in PL but growing faster

15

Strategic Implications for Brands

Exploring consumer dynamicsrsquo amp alignment with the company core guide strategic anchors

bull Connectors that may unearth lsquoDouble Playsrsquo ndash Powerful insights in-common across current amp most likely

adopters

bull Nuances that will strengthen the context of the communications and promotions ndash Increased Brand relevance and resonance

bull Sources of incremental growth that can realistically lift the historic growth rate ndash Value added innovation

ndash Adjacencies Brand cross-sell expanded occasions new forms recipes packaging expanded channels leveraged capabilities

bull Ways to further differentiate the brand ndash Rational benefits ndashie convenience

ndash Emotional reward ndashie more love amp time for kids

ndash Spiritual rewardmdashie social impact

bull More precise target niches of most likely adopters geo-targeted promos

- ie Upscale Hispanics healthy Millennialshellip

16

Capture the Biggest Opportunity Consumers Among Fastest Growth Segments

Potential Size of Prize Consumer Dynamics amp Core-Adjacencies Analysis Drive Total Market Incremental Opportunity

2013 2014 2015

BAU

Cons Dynamics Incr OppModelAdjacencies Incr Opp Model

+9

4

18

bull Top growth potential acts on most aligned double-plays within redefined core -yields +9 Total Market CAGR lift over current trajectory (BAU)

bull Moderate growth scenario better leverages connectors amp nuances in marketing strategies lifting growth rate by 4 vs BAU

bull Business As Usual unchanged trajectory yielding +2 annual increase

17

Double Plays

Sample

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 5: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

US Palate Embraces Latin Food

ChineseItalian

MexicanSeafood

Steakhouse

40

18

29

16 16

40

21

33

15 18

Out-of-Home Eating Incidence by Type of Restaurant

2007 2012

Hispanic Food is 2nd most popular in the country 1 West of Mississippi

2005 2012 2017

$54

$82

$107

Hispanic Food amp Beverages Market Size in US

Source Hispanic Food amp Beverage in the US 5th Edition

5

Source SSG analyses of Scarborough USA+ r2 2007 - 2012

Millennials

+6

Evolving Palate Expands Share of Plate Opportunity-Challenge

BreadPastaRice

Potato Chips amp Dip

Red Beans

Quinoa Couscous

Pita amp Hummus Tortilla Chips amp Guacamole

Black Pinto Garbanzo 6

Traditional Ingredients Evolve

Traditional

Pork Pozole

Chili

7

Veggie Pozole de

Frijol

Quinoa with Black Beans and Hominy

Bean and Hominy Potpie

Hominy Bean Salad

Hominy Chili with Beans

Contemporary-Traditional

bull Lighter bull Healthier

bull Quick one-dish bull Fun

8

Video Home-cooking amp Family dinner Need for variety amp Openness to new recipe ideas

Healthy Eating Is Important To All

bull A ldquoHealthyrdquo dinner is most important for 1st Generation Hispanics

bull Significantly higher than 2nd generation Hispanics and NH White

More home-cooking Less Meat More Grains and Beans

Total

Market 82

WNH

79

Hisp 1st

Gen 90

Hisp 2nd

Gen 80

Millennial

82

When I cook dinner it is important that it

be Healthy (Top 2 Boxes)

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

9

6

6

5

23

21

Totalhellip

WNH

Hispanic

Millennial

Mill MC

Organic Buyers CAGR

Organic Is Accelerating

Perceptions Healthier grown naturally No pesticides additives chemicals Good for workers in the field Watchful of PriceValue relationship

10 Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

Millennial amp Multicultural Millennial fueling growth rate Hispanic follows closely

Latinas are Most Open to Purchasing New Convenience Packaging Forms

Shortcuts are OK providedhellip

Quality amp taste

No one can tell

For ldquoemergenciesrdquo

11

Likelihood to Purchase New Convenient Product ndash Top2 Boxes

Total Market

57

WNH 51

Hispanic 1st Gen

65 Hispanic 2nd Gen

59

Millennial 53

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

Private Label Continues to Grow From Pre- Recession Levels

The base of Hispanic Food PL buyers is increasing 3x faster

than WNH

12

PL Buyer Base CAGR Buyer Incidence of Food Private

Label By Segment

All incidences have increased remarkably

Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

bull Millennial PL Food buyer base has exploded due to segment size increase as well as incidence increase

bull 3 in 4 consumers believe Private Label Products Have Improved in the Past Few Years

51

55

43

48

39

65

70

56

61

49

Total Market White NH Hisp Millennial MC Mill

Pre-Recession Post-Recession

17 13

41

221

Total WhiteNH Hispanic Mill

13

Video Healthy eating Convenience

Strategic Implications

14

Leverage Connectors While Tailoring to Pertinent Nuances

CONNECTORS

Dinner means family gatherings

Consumers thinkingplanning

meals in terms of recipes amp

experiences not isolated

ingredients

Rising popularity of MexicanPan-

Hispanic cuisine

Healthier lives from healthier

eating

Convenience trumps price

Quality trumps convenience

Trust for brands is high yet trust

for PL has broadened

NUANCES

Meal varietyingredient evolution at different paces and expanses ie

Hispanic HH - Kids drive experimentation hellippozole to minestrone soup

NH HH ndash rice to Quinoa

Category competition softer among Hispanics

Role of dinner is revered by all but

more sacred to 1st generation

1st Gen Hispanics look for Convenience but call it ldquoemergencyrdquo

Hispanics lag a bit behind Millennials amp Non-Hispanics in PL but growing faster

15

Strategic Implications for Brands

Exploring consumer dynamicsrsquo amp alignment with the company core guide strategic anchors

bull Connectors that may unearth lsquoDouble Playsrsquo ndash Powerful insights in-common across current amp most likely

adopters

bull Nuances that will strengthen the context of the communications and promotions ndash Increased Brand relevance and resonance

bull Sources of incremental growth that can realistically lift the historic growth rate ndash Value added innovation

ndash Adjacencies Brand cross-sell expanded occasions new forms recipes packaging expanded channels leveraged capabilities

bull Ways to further differentiate the brand ndash Rational benefits ndashie convenience

ndash Emotional reward ndashie more love amp time for kids

ndash Spiritual rewardmdashie social impact

bull More precise target niches of most likely adopters geo-targeted promos

- ie Upscale Hispanics healthy Millennialshellip

16

Capture the Biggest Opportunity Consumers Among Fastest Growth Segments

Potential Size of Prize Consumer Dynamics amp Core-Adjacencies Analysis Drive Total Market Incremental Opportunity

2013 2014 2015

BAU

Cons Dynamics Incr OppModelAdjacencies Incr Opp Model

+9

4

18

bull Top growth potential acts on most aligned double-plays within redefined core -yields +9 Total Market CAGR lift over current trajectory (BAU)

bull Moderate growth scenario better leverages connectors amp nuances in marketing strategies lifting growth rate by 4 vs BAU

bull Business As Usual unchanged trajectory yielding +2 annual increase

17

Double Plays

Sample

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 6: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

Evolving Palate Expands Share of Plate Opportunity-Challenge

BreadPastaRice

Potato Chips amp Dip

Red Beans

Quinoa Couscous

Pita amp Hummus Tortilla Chips amp Guacamole

Black Pinto Garbanzo 6

Traditional Ingredients Evolve

Traditional

Pork Pozole

Chili

7

Veggie Pozole de

Frijol

Quinoa with Black Beans and Hominy

Bean and Hominy Potpie

Hominy Bean Salad

Hominy Chili with Beans

Contemporary-Traditional

bull Lighter bull Healthier

bull Quick one-dish bull Fun

8

Video Home-cooking amp Family dinner Need for variety amp Openness to new recipe ideas

Healthy Eating Is Important To All

bull A ldquoHealthyrdquo dinner is most important for 1st Generation Hispanics

bull Significantly higher than 2nd generation Hispanics and NH White

More home-cooking Less Meat More Grains and Beans

Total

Market 82

WNH

79

Hisp 1st

Gen 90

Hisp 2nd

Gen 80

Millennial

82

When I cook dinner it is important that it

be Healthy (Top 2 Boxes)

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

9

6

6

5

23

21

Totalhellip

WNH

Hispanic

Millennial

Mill MC

Organic Buyers CAGR

Organic Is Accelerating

Perceptions Healthier grown naturally No pesticides additives chemicals Good for workers in the field Watchful of PriceValue relationship

10 Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

Millennial amp Multicultural Millennial fueling growth rate Hispanic follows closely

Latinas are Most Open to Purchasing New Convenience Packaging Forms

Shortcuts are OK providedhellip

Quality amp taste

No one can tell

For ldquoemergenciesrdquo

11

Likelihood to Purchase New Convenient Product ndash Top2 Boxes

Total Market

57

WNH 51

Hispanic 1st Gen

65 Hispanic 2nd Gen

59

Millennial 53

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

Private Label Continues to Grow From Pre- Recession Levels

The base of Hispanic Food PL buyers is increasing 3x faster

than WNH

12

PL Buyer Base CAGR Buyer Incidence of Food Private

Label By Segment

All incidences have increased remarkably

Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

bull Millennial PL Food buyer base has exploded due to segment size increase as well as incidence increase

bull 3 in 4 consumers believe Private Label Products Have Improved in the Past Few Years

51

55

43

48

39

65

70

56

61

49

Total Market White NH Hisp Millennial MC Mill

Pre-Recession Post-Recession

17 13

41

221

Total WhiteNH Hispanic Mill

13

Video Healthy eating Convenience

Strategic Implications

14

Leverage Connectors While Tailoring to Pertinent Nuances

CONNECTORS

Dinner means family gatherings

Consumers thinkingplanning

meals in terms of recipes amp

experiences not isolated

ingredients

Rising popularity of MexicanPan-

Hispanic cuisine

Healthier lives from healthier

eating

Convenience trumps price

Quality trumps convenience

Trust for brands is high yet trust

for PL has broadened

NUANCES

Meal varietyingredient evolution at different paces and expanses ie

Hispanic HH - Kids drive experimentation hellippozole to minestrone soup

NH HH ndash rice to Quinoa

Category competition softer among Hispanics

Role of dinner is revered by all but

more sacred to 1st generation

1st Gen Hispanics look for Convenience but call it ldquoemergencyrdquo

Hispanics lag a bit behind Millennials amp Non-Hispanics in PL but growing faster

15

Strategic Implications for Brands

Exploring consumer dynamicsrsquo amp alignment with the company core guide strategic anchors

bull Connectors that may unearth lsquoDouble Playsrsquo ndash Powerful insights in-common across current amp most likely

adopters

bull Nuances that will strengthen the context of the communications and promotions ndash Increased Brand relevance and resonance

bull Sources of incremental growth that can realistically lift the historic growth rate ndash Value added innovation

ndash Adjacencies Brand cross-sell expanded occasions new forms recipes packaging expanded channels leveraged capabilities

bull Ways to further differentiate the brand ndash Rational benefits ndashie convenience

ndash Emotional reward ndashie more love amp time for kids

ndash Spiritual rewardmdashie social impact

bull More precise target niches of most likely adopters geo-targeted promos

- ie Upscale Hispanics healthy Millennialshellip

16

Capture the Biggest Opportunity Consumers Among Fastest Growth Segments

Potential Size of Prize Consumer Dynamics amp Core-Adjacencies Analysis Drive Total Market Incremental Opportunity

2013 2014 2015

BAU

Cons Dynamics Incr OppModelAdjacencies Incr Opp Model

+9

4

18

bull Top growth potential acts on most aligned double-plays within redefined core -yields +9 Total Market CAGR lift over current trajectory (BAU)

bull Moderate growth scenario better leverages connectors amp nuances in marketing strategies lifting growth rate by 4 vs BAU

bull Business As Usual unchanged trajectory yielding +2 annual increase

17

Double Plays

Sample

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 7: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

Traditional Ingredients Evolve

Traditional

Pork Pozole

Chili

7

Veggie Pozole de

Frijol

Quinoa with Black Beans and Hominy

Bean and Hominy Potpie

Hominy Bean Salad

Hominy Chili with Beans

Contemporary-Traditional

bull Lighter bull Healthier

bull Quick one-dish bull Fun

8

Video Home-cooking amp Family dinner Need for variety amp Openness to new recipe ideas

Healthy Eating Is Important To All

bull A ldquoHealthyrdquo dinner is most important for 1st Generation Hispanics

bull Significantly higher than 2nd generation Hispanics and NH White

More home-cooking Less Meat More Grains and Beans

Total

Market 82

WNH

79

Hisp 1st

Gen 90

Hisp 2nd

Gen 80

Millennial

82

When I cook dinner it is important that it

be Healthy (Top 2 Boxes)

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

9

6

6

5

23

21

Totalhellip

WNH

Hispanic

Millennial

Mill MC

Organic Buyers CAGR

Organic Is Accelerating

Perceptions Healthier grown naturally No pesticides additives chemicals Good for workers in the field Watchful of PriceValue relationship

10 Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

Millennial amp Multicultural Millennial fueling growth rate Hispanic follows closely

Latinas are Most Open to Purchasing New Convenience Packaging Forms

Shortcuts are OK providedhellip

Quality amp taste

No one can tell

For ldquoemergenciesrdquo

11

Likelihood to Purchase New Convenient Product ndash Top2 Boxes

Total Market

57

WNH 51

Hispanic 1st Gen

65 Hispanic 2nd Gen

59

Millennial 53

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

Private Label Continues to Grow From Pre- Recession Levels

The base of Hispanic Food PL buyers is increasing 3x faster

than WNH

12

PL Buyer Base CAGR Buyer Incidence of Food Private

Label By Segment

All incidences have increased remarkably

Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

bull Millennial PL Food buyer base has exploded due to segment size increase as well as incidence increase

bull 3 in 4 consumers believe Private Label Products Have Improved in the Past Few Years

51

55

43

48

39

65

70

56

61

49

Total Market White NH Hisp Millennial MC Mill

Pre-Recession Post-Recession

17 13

41

221

Total WhiteNH Hispanic Mill

13

Video Healthy eating Convenience

Strategic Implications

14

Leverage Connectors While Tailoring to Pertinent Nuances

CONNECTORS

Dinner means family gatherings

Consumers thinkingplanning

meals in terms of recipes amp

experiences not isolated

ingredients

Rising popularity of MexicanPan-

Hispanic cuisine

Healthier lives from healthier

eating

Convenience trumps price

Quality trumps convenience

Trust for brands is high yet trust

for PL has broadened

NUANCES

Meal varietyingredient evolution at different paces and expanses ie

Hispanic HH - Kids drive experimentation hellippozole to minestrone soup

NH HH ndash rice to Quinoa

Category competition softer among Hispanics

Role of dinner is revered by all but

more sacred to 1st generation

1st Gen Hispanics look for Convenience but call it ldquoemergencyrdquo

Hispanics lag a bit behind Millennials amp Non-Hispanics in PL but growing faster

15

Strategic Implications for Brands

Exploring consumer dynamicsrsquo amp alignment with the company core guide strategic anchors

bull Connectors that may unearth lsquoDouble Playsrsquo ndash Powerful insights in-common across current amp most likely

adopters

bull Nuances that will strengthen the context of the communications and promotions ndash Increased Brand relevance and resonance

bull Sources of incremental growth that can realistically lift the historic growth rate ndash Value added innovation

ndash Adjacencies Brand cross-sell expanded occasions new forms recipes packaging expanded channels leveraged capabilities

bull Ways to further differentiate the brand ndash Rational benefits ndashie convenience

ndash Emotional reward ndashie more love amp time for kids

ndash Spiritual rewardmdashie social impact

bull More precise target niches of most likely adopters geo-targeted promos

- ie Upscale Hispanics healthy Millennialshellip

16

Capture the Biggest Opportunity Consumers Among Fastest Growth Segments

Potential Size of Prize Consumer Dynamics amp Core-Adjacencies Analysis Drive Total Market Incremental Opportunity

2013 2014 2015

BAU

Cons Dynamics Incr OppModelAdjacencies Incr Opp Model

+9

4

18

bull Top growth potential acts on most aligned double-plays within redefined core -yields +9 Total Market CAGR lift over current trajectory (BAU)

bull Moderate growth scenario better leverages connectors amp nuances in marketing strategies lifting growth rate by 4 vs BAU

bull Business As Usual unchanged trajectory yielding +2 annual increase

17

Double Plays

Sample

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 8: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

8

Video Home-cooking amp Family dinner Need for variety amp Openness to new recipe ideas

Healthy Eating Is Important To All

bull A ldquoHealthyrdquo dinner is most important for 1st Generation Hispanics

bull Significantly higher than 2nd generation Hispanics and NH White

More home-cooking Less Meat More Grains and Beans

Total

Market 82

WNH

79

Hisp 1st

Gen 90

Hisp 2nd

Gen 80

Millennial

82

When I cook dinner it is important that it

be Healthy (Top 2 Boxes)

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

9

6

6

5

23

21

Totalhellip

WNH

Hispanic

Millennial

Mill MC

Organic Buyers CAGR

Organic Is Accelerating

Perceptions Healthier grown naturally No pesticides additives chemicals Good for workers in the field Watchful of PriceValue relationship

10 Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

Millennial amp Multicultural Millennial fueling growth rate Hispanic follows closely

Latinas are Most Open to Purchasing New Convenience Packaging Forms

Shortcuts are OK providedhellip

Quality amp taste

No one can tell

For ldquoemergenciesrdquo

11

Likelihood to Purchase New Convenient Product ndash Top2 Boxes

Total Market

57

WNH 51

Hispanic 1st Gen

65 Hispanic 2nd Gen

59

Millennial 53

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

Private Label Continues to Grow From Pre- Recession Levels

The base of Hispanic Food PL buyers is increasing 3x faster

than WNH

12

PL Buyer Base CAGR Buyer Incidence of Food Private

Label By Segment

All incidences have increased remarkably

Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

bull Millennial PL Food buyer base has exploded due to segment size increase as well as incidence increase

bull 3 in 4 consumers believe Private Label Products Have Improved in the Past Few Years

51

55

43

48

39

65

70

56

61

49

Total Market White NH Hisp Millennial MC Mill

Pre-Recession Post-Recession

17 13

41

221

Total WhiteNH Hispanic Mill

13

Video Healthy eating Convenience

Strategic Implications

14

Leverage Connectors While Tailoring to Pertinent Nuances

CONNECTORS

Dinner means family gatherings

Consumers thinkingplanning

meals in terms of recipes amp

experiences not isolated

ingredients

Rising popularity of MexicanPan-

Hispanic cuisine

Healthier lives from healthier

eating

Convenience trumps price

Quality trumps convenience

Trust for brands is high yet trust

for PL has broadened

NUANCES

Meal varietyingredient evolution at different paces and expanses ie

Hispanic HH - Kids drive experimentation hellippozole to minestrone soup

NH HH ndash rice to Quinoa

Category competition softer among Hispanics

Role of dinner is revered by all but

more sacred to 1st generation

1st Gen Hispanics look for Convenience but call it ldquoemergencyrdquo

Hispanics lag a bit behind Millennials amp Non-Hispanics in PL but growing faster

15

Strategic Implications for Brands

Exploring consumer dynamicsrsquo amp alignment with the company core guide strategic anchors

bull Connectors that may unearth lsquoDouble Playsrsquo ndash Powerful insights in-common across current amp most likely

adopters

bull Nuances that will strengthen the context of the communications and promotions ndash Increased Brand relevance and resonance

bull Sources of incremental growth that can realistically lift the historic growth rate ndash Value added innovation

ndash Adjacencies Brand cross-sell expanded occasions new forms recipes packaging expanded channels leveraged capabilities

bull Ways to further differentiate the brand ndash Rational benefits ndashie convenience

ndash Emotional reward ndashie more love amp time for kids

ndash Spiritual rewardmdashie social impact

bull More precise target niches of most likely adopters geo-targeted promos

- ie Upscale Hispanics healthy Millennialshellip

16

Capture the Biggest Opportunity Consumers Among Fastest Growth Segments

Potential Size of Prize Consumer Dynamics amp Core-Adjacencies Analysis Drive Total Market Incremental Opportunity

2013 2014 2015

BAU

Cons Dynamics Incr OppModelAdjacencies Incr Opp Model

+9

4

18

bull Top growth potential acts on most aligned double-plays within redefined core -yields +9 Total Market CAGR lift over current trajectory (BAU)

bull Moderate growth scenario better leverages connectors amp nuances in marketing strategies lifting growth rate by 4 vs BAU

bull Business As Usual unchanged trajectory yielding +2 annual increase

17

Double Plays

Sample

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 9: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

Healthy Eating Is Important To All

bull A ldquoHealthyrdquo dinner is most important for 1st Generation Hispanics

bull Significantly higher than 2nd generation Hispanics and NH White

More home-cooking Less Meat More Grains and Beans

Total

Market 82

WNH

79

Hisp 1st

Gen 90

Hisp 2nd

Gen 80

Millennial

82

When I cook dinner it is important that it

be Healthy (Top 2 Boxes)

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

9

6

6

5

23

21

Totalhellip

WNH

Hispanic

Millennial

Mill MC

Organic Buyers CAGR

Organic Is Accelerating

Perceptions Healthier grown naturally No pesticides additives chemicals Good for workers in the field Watchful of PriceValue relationship

10 Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

Millennial amp Multicultural Millennial fueling growth rate Hispanic follows closely

Latinas are Most Open to Purchasing New Convenience Packaging Forms

Shortcuts are OK providedhellip

Quality amp taste

No one can tell

For ldquoemergenciesrdquo

11

Likelihood to Purchase New Convenient Product ndash Top2 Boxes

Total Market

57

WNH 51

Hispanic 1st Gen

65 Hispanic 2nd Gen

59

Millennial 53

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

Private Label Continues to Grow From Pre- Recession Levels

The base of Hispanic Food PL buyers is increasing 3x faster

than WNH

12

PL Buyer Base CAGR Buyer Incidence of Food Private

Label By Segment

All incidences have increased remarkably

Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

bull Millennial PL Food buyer base has exploded due to segment size increase as well as incidence increase

bull 3 in 4 consumers believe Private Label Products Have Improved in the Past Few Years

51

55

43

48

39

65

70

56

61

49

Total Market White NH Hisp Millennial MC Mill

Pre-Recession Post-Recession

17 13

41

221

Total WhiteNH Hispanic Mill

13

Video Healthy eating Convenience

Strategic Implications

14

Leverage Connectors While Tailoring to Pertinent Nuances

CONNECTORS

Dinner means family gatherings

Consumers thinkingplanning

meals in terms of recipes amp

experiences not isolated

ingredients

Rising popularity of MexicanPan-

Hispanic cuisine

Healthier lives from healthier

eating

Convenience trumps price

Quality trumps convenience

Trust for brands is high yet trust

for PL has broadened

NUANCES

Meal varietyingredient evolution at different paces and expanses ie

Hispanic HH - Kids drive experimentation hellippozole to minestrone soup

NH HH ndash rice to Quinoa

Category competition softer among Hispanics

Role of dinner is revered by all but

more sacred to 1st generation

1st Gen Hispanics look for Convenience but call it ldquoemergencyrdquo

Hispanics lag a bit behind Millennials amp Non-Hispanics in PL but growing faster

15

Strategic Implications for Brands

Exploring consumer dynamicsrsquo amp alignment with the company core guide strategic anchors

bull Connectors that may unearth lsquoDouble Playsrsquo ndash Powerful insights in-common across current amp most likely

adopters

bull Nuances that will strengthen the context of the communications and promotions ndash Increased Brand relevance and resonance

bull Sources of incremental growth that can realistically lift the historic growth rate ndash Value added innovation

ndash Adjacencies Brand cross-sell expanded occasions new forms recipes packaging expanded channels leveraged capabilities

bull Ways to further differentiate the brand ndash Rational benefits ndashie convenience

ndash Emotional reward ndashie more love amp time for kids

ndash Spiritual rewardmdashie social impact

bull More precise target niches of most likely adopters geo-targeted promos

- ie Upscale Hispanics healthy Millennialshellip

16

Capture the Biggest Opportunity Consumers Among Fastest Growth Segments

Potential Size of Prize Consumer Dynamics amp Core-Adjacencies Analysis Drive Total Market Incremental Opportunity

2013 2014 2015

BAU

Cons Dynamics Incr OppModelAdjacencies Incr Opp Model

+9

4

18

bull Top growth potential acts on most aligned double-plays within redefined core -yields +9 Total Market CAGR lift over current trajectory (BAU)

bull Moderate growth scenario better leverages connectors amp nuances in marketing strategies lifting growth rate by 4 vs BAU

bull Business As Usual unchanged trajectory yielding +2 annual increase

17

Double Plays

Sample

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 10: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

6

6

5

23

21

Totalhellip

WNH

Hispanic

Millennial

Mill MC

Organic Buyers CAGR

Organic Is Accelerating

Perceptions Healthier grown naturally No pesticides additives chemicals Good for workers in the field Watchful of PriceValue relationship

10 Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

Millennial amp Multicultural Millennial fueling growth rate Hispanic follows closely

Latinas are Most Open to Purchasing New Convenience Packaging Forms

Shortcuts are OK providedhellip

Quality amp taste

No one can tell

For ldquoemergenciesrdquo

11

Likelihood to Purchase New Convenient Product ndash Top2 Boxes

Total Market

57

WNH 51

Hispanic 1st Gen

65 Hispanic 2nd Gen

59

Millennial 53

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

Private Label Continues to Grow From Pre- Recession Levels

The base of Hispanic Food PL buyers is increasing 3x faster

than WNH

12

PL Buyer Base CAGR Buyer Incidence of Food Private

Label By Segment

All incidences have increased remarkably

Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

bull Millennial PL Food buyer base has exploded due to segment size increase as well as incidence increase

bull 3 in 4 consumers believe Private Label Products Have Improved in the Past Few Years

51

55

43

48

39

65

70

56

61

49

Total Market White NH Hisp Millennial MC Mill

Pre-Recession Post-Recession

17 13

41

221

Total WhiteNH Hispanic Mill

13

Video Healthy eating Convenience

Strategic Implications

14

Leverage Connectors While Tailoring to Pertinent Nuances

CONNECTORS

Dinner means family gatherings

Consumers thinkingplanning

meals in terms of recipes amp

experiences not isolated

ingredients

Rising popularity of MexicanPan-

Hispanic cuisine

Healthier lives from healthier

eating

Convenience trumps price

Quality trumps convenience

Trust for brands is high yet trust

for PL has broadened

NUANCES

Meal varietyingredient evolution at different paces and expanses ie

Hispanic HH - Kids drive experimentation hellippozole to minestrone soup

NH HH ndash rice to Quinoa

Category competition softer among Hispanics

Role of dinner is revered by all but

more sacred to 1st generation

1st Gen Hispanics look for Convenience but call it ldquoemergencyrdquo

Hispanics lag a bit behind Millennials amp Non-Hispanics in PL but growing faster

15

Strategic Implications for Brands

Exploring consumer dynamicsrsquo amp alignment with the company core guide strategic anchors

bull Connectors that may unearth lsquoDouble Playsrsquo ndash Powerful insights in-common across current amp most likely

adopters

bull Nuances that will strengthen the context of the communications and promotions ndash Increased Brand relevance and resonance

bull Sources of incremental growth that can realistically lift the historic growth rate ndash Value added innovation

ndash Adjacencies Brand cross-sell expanded occasions new forms recipes packaging expanded channels leveraged capabilities

bull Ways to further differentiate the brand ndash Rational benefits ndashie convenience

ndash Emotional reward ndashie more love amp time for kids

ndash Spiritual rewardmdashie social impact

bull More precise target niches of most likely adopters geo-targeted promos

- ie Upscale Hispanics healthy Millennialshellip

16

Capture the Biggest Opportunity Consumers Among Fastest Growth Segments

Potential Size of Prize Consumer Dynamics amp Core-Adjacencies Analysis Drive Total Market Incremental Opportunity

2013 2014 2015

BAU

Cons Dynamics Incr OppModelAdjacencies Incr Opp Model

+9

4

18

bull Top growth potential acts on most aligned double-plays within redefined core -yields +9 Total Market CAGR lift over current trajectory (BAU)

bull Moderate growth scenario better leverages connectors amp nuances in marketing strategies lifting growth rate by 4 vs BAU

bull Business As Usual unchanged trajectory yielding +2 annual increase

17

Double Plays

Sample

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 11: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

Latinas are Most Open to Purchasing New Convenience Packaging Forms

Shortcuts are OK providedhellip

Quality amp taste

No one can tell

For ldquoemergenciesrdquo

11

Likelihood to Purchase New Convenient Product ndash Top2 Boxes

Total Market

57

WNH 51

Hispanic 1st Gen

65 Hispanic 2nd Gen

59

Millennial 53

Source Source SSG-TQF Proprietary research JanFeb 2013

Private Label Continues to Grow From Pre- Recession Levels

The base of Hispanic Food PL buyers is increasing 3x faster

than WNH

12

PL Buyer Base CAGR Buyer Incidence of Food Private

Label By Segment

All incidences have increased remarkably

Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

bull Millennial PL Food buyer base has exploded due to segment size increase as well as incidence increase

bull 3 in 4 consumers believe Private Label Products Have Improved in the Past Few Years

51

55

43

48

39

65

70

56

61

49

Total Market White NH Hisp Millennial MC Mill

Pre-Recession Post-Recession

17 13

41

221

Total WhiteNH Hispanic Mill

13

Video Healthy eating Convenience

Strategic Implications

14

Leverage Connectors While Tailoring to Pertinent Nuances

CONNECTORS

Dinner means family gatherings

Consumers thinkingplanning

meals in terms of recipes amp

experiences not isolated

ingredients

Rising popularity of MexicanPan-

Hispanic cuisine

Healthier lives from healthier

eating

Convenience trumps price

Quality trumps convenience

Trust for brands is high yet trust

for PL has broadened

NUANCES

Meal varietyingredient evolution at different paces and expanses ie

Hispanic HH - Kids drive experimentation hellippozole to minestrone soup

NH HH ndash rice to Quinoa

Category competition softer among Hispanics

Role of dinner is revered by all but

more sacred to 1st generation

1st Gen Hispanics look for Convenience but call it ldquoemergencyrdquo

Hispanics lag a bit behind Millennials amp Non-Hispanics in PL but growing faster

15

Strategic Implications for Brands

Exploring consumer dynamicsrsquo amp alignment with the company core guide strategic anchors

bull Connectors that may unearth lsquoDouble Playsrsquo ndash Powerful insights in-common across current amp most likely

adopters

bull Nuances that will strengthen the context of the communications and promotions ndash Increased Brand relevance and resonance

bull Sources of incremental growth that can realistically lift the historic growth rate ndash Value added innovation

ndash Adjacencies Brand cross-sell expanded occasions new forms recipes packaging expanded channels leveraged capabilities

bull Ways to further differentiate the brand ndash Rational benefits ndashie convenience

ndash Emotional reward ndashie more love amp time for kids

ndash Spiritual rewardmdashie social impact

bull More precise target niches of most likely adopters geo-targeted promos

- ie Upscale Hispanics healthy Millennialshellip

16

Capture the Biggest Opportunity Consumers Among Fastest Growth Segments

Potential Size of Prize Consumer Dynamics amp Core-Adjacencies Analysis Drive Total Market Incremental Opportunity

2013 2014 2015

BAU

Cons Dynamics Incr OppModelAdjacencies Incr Opp Model

+9

4

18

bull Top growth potential acts on most aligned double-plays within redefined core -yields +9 Total Market CAGR lift over current trajectory (BAU)

bull Moderate growth scenario better leverages connectors amp nuances in marketing strategies lifting growth rate by 4 vs BAU

bull Business As Usual unchanged trajectory yielding +2 annual increase

17

Double Plays

Sample

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 12: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

Private Label Continues to Grow From Pre- Recession Levels

The base of Hispanic Food PL buyers is increasing 3x faster

than WNH

12

PL Buyer Base CAGR Buyer Incidence of Food Private

Label By Segment

All incidences have increased remarkably

Source SSG Analysis of Gfk-MRI Spring 2006 ndash Fall 2012

bull Millennial PL Food buyer base has exploded due to segment size increase as well as incidence increase

bull 3 in 4 consumers believe Private Label Products Have Improved in the Past Few Years

51

55

43

48

39

65

70

56

61

49

Total Market White NH Hisp Millennial MC Mill

Pre-Recession Post-Recession

17 13

41

221

Total WhiteNH Hispanic Mill

13

Video Healthy eating Convenience

Strategic Implications

14

Leverage Connectors While Tailoring to Pertinent Nuances

CONNECTORS

Dinner means family gatherings

Consumers thinkingplanning

meals in terms of recipes amp

experiences not isolated

ingredients

Rising popularity of MexicanPan-

Hispanic cuisine

Healthier lives from healthier

eating

Convenience trumps price

Quality trumps convenience

Trust for brands is high yet trust

for PL has broadened

NUANCES

Meal varietyingredient evolution at different paces and expanses ie

Hispanic HH - Kids drive experimentation hellippozole to minestrone soup

NH HH ndash rice to Quinoa

Category competition softer among Hispanics

Role of dinner is revered by all but

more sacred to 1st generation

1st Gen Hispanics look for Convenience but call it ldquoemergencyrdquo

Hispanics lag a bit behind Millennials amp Non-Hispanics in PL but growing faster

15

Strategic Implications for Brands

Exploring consumer dynamicsrsquo amp alignment with the company core guide strategic anchors

bull Connectors that may unearth lsquoDouble Playsrsquo ndash Powerful insights in-common across current amp most likely

adopters

bull Nuances that will strengthen the context of the communications and promotions ndash Increased Brand relevance and resonance

bull Sources of incremental growth that can realistically lift the historic growth rate ndash Value added innovation

ndash Adjacencies Brand cross-sell expanded occasions new forms recipes packaging expanded channels leveraged capabilities

bull Ways to further differentiate the brand ndash Rational benefits ndashie convenience

ndash Emotional reward ndashie more love amp time for kids

ndash Spiritual rewardmdashie social impact

bull More precise target niches of most likely adopters geo-targeted promos

- ie Upscale Hispanics healthy Millennialshellip

16

Capture the Biggest Opportunity Consumers Among Fastest Growth Segments

Potential Size of Prize Consumer Dynamics amp Core-Adjacencies Analysis Drive Total Market Incremental Opportunity

2013 2014 2015

BAU

Cons Dynamics Incr OppModelAdjacencies Incr Opp Model

+9

4

18

bull Top growth potential acts on most aligned double-plays within redefined core -yields +9 Total Market CAGR lift over current trajectory (BAU)

bull Moderate growth scenario better leverages connectors amp nuances in marketing strategies lifting growth rate by 4 vs BAU

bull Business As Usual unchanged trajectory yielding +2 annual increase

17

Double Plays

Sample

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 13: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

13

Video Healthy eating Convenience

Strategic Implications

14

Leverage Connectors While Tailoring to Pertinent Nuances

CONNECTORS

Dinner means family gatherings

Consumers thinkingplanning

meals in terms of recipes amp

experiences not isolated

ingredients

Rising popularity of MexicanPan-

Hispanic cuisine

Healthier lives from healthier

eating

Convenience trumps price

Quality trumps convenience

Trust for brands is high yet trust

for PL has broadened

NUANCES

Meal varietyingredient evolution at different paces and expanses ie

Hispanic HH - Kids drive experimentation hellippozole to minestrone soup

NH HH ndash rice to Quinoa

Category competition softer among Hispanics

Role of dinner is revered by all but

more sacred to 1st generation

1st Gen Hispanics look for Convenience but call it ldquoemergencyrdquo

Hispanics lag a bit behind Millennials amp Non-Hispanics in PL but growing faster

15

Strategic Implications for Brands

Exploring consumer dynamicsrsquo amp alignment with the company core guide strategic anchors

bull Connectors that may unearth lsquoDouble Playsrsquo ndash Powerful insights in-common across current amp most likely

adopters

bull Nuances that will strengthen the context of the communications and promotions ndash Increased Brand relevance and resonance

bull Sources of incremental growth that can realistically lift the historic growth rate ndash Value added innovation

ndash Adjacencies Brand cross-sell expanded occasions new forms recipes packaging expanded channels leveraged capabilities

bull Ways to further differentiate the brand ndash Rational benefits ndashie convenience

ndash Emotional reward ndashie more love amp time for kids

ndash Spiritual rewardmdashie social impact

bull More precise target niches of most likely adopters geo-targeted promos

- ie Upscale Hispanics healthy Millennialshellip

16

Capture the Biggest Opportunity Consumers Among Fastest Growth Segments

Potential Size of Prize Consumer Dynamics amp Core-Adjacencies Analysis Drive Total Market Incremental Opportunity

2013 2014 2015

BAU

Cons Dynamics Incr OppModelAdjacencies Incr Opp Model

+9

4

18

bull Top growth potential acts on most aligned double-plays within redefined core -yields +9 Total Market CAGR lift over current trajectory (BAU)

bull Moderate growth scenario better leverages connectors amp nuances in marketing strategies lifting growth rate by 4 vs BAU

bull Business As Usual unchanged trajectory yielding +2 annual increase

17

Double Plays

Sample

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 14: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

Strategic Implications

14

Leverage Connectors While Tailoring to Pertinent Nuances

CONNECTORS

Dinner means family gatherings

Consumers thinkingplanning

meals in terms of recipes amp

experiences not isolated

ingredients

Rising popularity of MexicanPan-

Hispanic cuisine

Healthier lives from healthier

eating

Convenience trumps price

Quality trumps convenience

Trust for brands is high yet trust

for PL has broadened

NUANCES

Meal varietyingredient evolution at different paces and expanses ie

Hispanic HH - Kids drive experimentation hellippozole to minestrone soup

NH HH ndash rice to Quinoa

Category competition softer among Hispanics

Role of dinner is revered by all but

more sacred to 1st generation

1st Gen Hispanics look for Convenience but call it ldquoemergencyrdquo

Hispanics lag a bit behind Millennials amp Non-Hispanics in PL but growing faster

15

Strategic Implications for Brands

Exploring consumer dynamicsrsquo amp alignment with the company core guide strategic anchors

bull Connectors that may unearth lsquoDouble Playsrsquo ndash Powerful insights in-common across current amp most likely

adopters

bull Nuances that will strengthen the context of the communications and promotions ndash Increased Brand relevance and resonance

bull Sources of incremental growth that can realistically lift the historic growth rate ndash Value added innovation

ndash Adjacencies Brand cross-sell expanded occasions new forms recipes packaging expanded channels leveraged capabilities

bull Ways to further differentiate the brand ndash Rational benefits ndashie convenience

ndash Emotional reward ndashie more love amp time for kids

ndash Spiritual rewardmdashie social impact

bull More precise target niches of most likely adopters geo-targeted promos

- ie Upscale Hispanics healthy Millennialshellip

16

Capture the Biggest Opportunity Consumers Among Fastest Growth Segments

Potential Size of Prize Consumer Dynamics amp Core-Adjacencies Analysis Drive Total Market Incremental Opportunity

2013 2014 2015

BAU

Cons Dynamics Incr OppModelAdjacencies Incr Opp Model

+9

4

18

bull Top growth potential acts on most aligned double-plays within redefined core -yields +9 Total Market CAGR lift over current trajectory (BAU)

bull Moderate growth scenario better leverages connectors amp nuances in marketing strategies lifting growth rate by 4 vs BAU

bull Business As Usual unchanged trajectory yielding +2 annual increase

17

Double Plays

Sample

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 15: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

Leverage Connectors While Tailoring to Pertinent Nuances

CONNECTORS

Dinner means family gatherings

Consumers thinkingplanning

meals in terms of recipes amp

experiences not isolated

ingredients

Rising popularity of MexicanPan-

Hispanic cuisine

Healthier lives from healthier

eating

Convenience trumps price

Quality trumps convenience

Trust for brands is high yet trust

for PL has broadened

NUANCES

Meal varietyingredient evolution at different paces and expanses ie

Hispanic HH - Kids drive experimentation hellippozole to minestrone soup

NH HH ndash rice to Quinoa

Category competition softer among Hispanics

Role of dinner is revered by all but

more sacred to 1st generation

1st Gen Hispanics look for Convenience but call it ldquoemergencyrdquo

Hispanics lag a bit behind Millennials amp Non-Hispanics in PL but growing faster

15

Strategic Implications for Brands

Exploring consumer dynamicsrsquo amp alignment with the company core guide strategic anchors

bull Connectors that may unearth lsquoDouble Playsrsquo ndash Powerful insights in-common across current amp most likely

adopters

bull Nuances that will strengthen the context of the communications and promotions ndash Increased Brand relevance and resonance

bull Sources of incremental growth that can realistically lift the historic growth rate ndash Value added innovation

ndash Adjacencies Brand cross-sell expanded occasions new forms recipes packaging expanded channels leveraged capabilities

bull Ways to further differentiate the brand ndash Rational benefits ndashie convenience

ndash Emotional reward ndashie more love amp time for kids

ndash Spiritual rewardmdashie social impact

bull More precise target niches of most likely adopters geo-targeted promos

- ie Upscale Hispanics healthy Millennialshellip

16

Capture the Biggest Opportunity Consumers Among Fastest Growth Segments

Potential Size of Prize Consumer Dynamics amp Core-Adjacencies Analysis Drive Total Market Incremental Opportunity

2013 2014 2015

BAU

Cons Dynamics Incr OppModelAdjacencies Incr Opp Model

+9

4

18

bull Top growth potential acts on most aligned double-plays within redefined core -yields +9 Total Market CAGR lift over current trajectory (BAU)

bull Moderate growth scenario better leverages connectors amp nuances in marketing strategies lifting growth rate by 4 vs BAU

bull Business As Usual unchanged trajectory yielding +2 annual increase

17

Double Plays

Sample

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 16: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

Strategic Implications for Brands

Exploring consumer dynamicsrsquo amp alignment with the company core guide strategic anchors

bull Connectors that may unearth lsquoDouble Playsrsquo ndash Powerful insights in-common across current amp most likely

adopters

bull Nuances that will strengthen the context of the communications and promotions ndash Increased Brand relevance and resonance

bull Sources of incremental growth that can realistically lift the historic growth rate ndash Value added innovation

ndash Adjacencies Brand cross-sell expanded occasions new forms recipes packaging expanded channels leveraged capabilities

bull Ways to further differentiate the brand ndash Rational benefits ndashie convenience

ndash Emotional reward ndashie more love amp time for kids

ndash Spiritual rewardmdashie social impact

bull More precise target niches of most likely adopters geo-targeted promos

- ie Upscale Hispanics healthy Millennialshellip

16

Capture the Biggest Opportunity Consumers Among Fastest Growth Segments

Potential Size of Prize Consumer Dynamics amp Core-Adjacencies Analysis Drive Total Market Incremental Opportunity

2013 2014 2015

BAU

Cons Dynamics Incr OppModelAdjacencies Incr Opp Model

+9

4

18

bull Top growth potential acts on most aligned double-plays within redefined core -yields +9 Total Market CAGR lift over current trajectory (BAU)

bull Moderate growth scenario better leverages connectors amp nuances in marketing strategies lifting growth rate by 4 vs BAU

bull Business As Usual unchanged trajectory yielding +2 annual increase

17

Double Plays

Sample

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 17: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

Potential Size of Prize Consumer Dynamics amp Core-Adjacencies Analysis Drive Total Market Incremental Opportunity

2013 2014 2015

BAU

Cons Dynamics Incr OppModelAdjacencies Incr Opp Model

+9

4

18

bull Top growth potential acts on most aligned double-plays within redefined core -yields +9 Total Market CAGR lift over current trajectory (BAU)

bull Moderate growth scenario better leverages connectors amp nuances in marketing strategies lifting growth rate by 4 vs BAU

bull Business As Usual unchanged trajectory yielding +2 annual increase

17

Double Plays

Sample

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 18: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

18

$036

$056

$022 $013

$018 $022

$006 $010

$021

$050

$088

$045

$025 $030 $027

$013 $016 $011

NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP NH HISP

Radio

(uarr)

TV (uarr) Print (uarr) Mobile

(uarr)

Promo (uarr) Trade (uarr) Internet (darr) Total

Marketing (uarr)

NH HISP

Total

Media (uarr)

NH HISP

Recalibrating Marketing Effectiveness (ROI) Enhances overall Total Market growth

Assessing what marketing vehicles messages promotions drive Total Market gains and which are less effective to optimize overall ROI

18

Sample SSG Market Mix Analysis

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 19: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

Strategic Implications for Retailers

bull Category Management

ndash Promote innovation

bull New categories

bull New brands

bull New products

bull Incite Trial

ndash Offer sampling

ndash Provide easy full meal recipes of

bull Trendy dishes

bull New uses for ldquooldrdquo ingredients

ndash Promote value-add products with price-conscious consumers

19

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 20: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

Thank You Follow us Online Carlos_SSG Santiago_Group LINKEDIN

Moderator

20

Bessie Ramiacuterez

Partner

Santiago Solutions Group

Econometrics Research Analytics Strategy amp Growth

ADD ICONS FOR TWEETERLINKEDIN NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 21: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

Teasdale Quality Foods

21

bull A portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners

bull Private Equity group of particular expertise in food companies well positioned for growth in the Hispanic market

bull In business for over 70 years TQF is a leading manufacturer of authentic canned dry pack beans dehydrated beans and hominy

bull Offers a vast array of products to service key National Supermarket Chains Hispanic Independent Retailers major Foodservice distributors and Industrial customers

Private Label Consumer Brands Foodservice

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 22: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

Save Mart Supermarkets

bull Founded in 1952

bull 226 retail locations under the Save Mart Lucky S-Mart Foods FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Foods

bull Operates in Northern California and Nevada

bull 17300 associates

bull $43B in annual sales

22

Box Store

Conventional

Conventional

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23

Page 23: SSG driving Total Market Growth for retailers and manufacturers

Panel of Experts

Alberto Bandera

Chief Executive Officer

Beans amp Hominy Mfg Branded Private Label amp

Food Service

Carlos Santiago

President amp Chief Strategist

Consulting Econo-metrics Research Analytics Strategy

amp Growth Implementation

Chris Vasconcellos

Senior Director of Center Store

Retail Conventional Market Box Store amp Limited Assortment

23