Quaker is Transitioning Standard Oats to Boxes
Quaker Oats will be converting three Standard Oats (SQO)
offerings from the current 12-42oz or 12-47oz pack to a
foodservice-specific bulk size 3-10lb resealable box offering.
This change will go into effect with shipments starting
October 19th, 2015.
Product
SQO Original
SQO Quick
SQO Steam Table
Product
CURRENT
GTIN- 14 Case UPC
10030000432935000
10030000432850000
10030000432690000
Case
Pack
12-42oz
12-42oz
12-47oz
SQO Original
SQO Quick
SQO Steam Table
NEW
GTIN- 14 Case UPC
10030000560508
10030000560454
10030000560553
Case
Pack
3-10lb
3-10lb
3-10lb
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The New box is a 10 lb. box (2-5 lb bags in a box)
New Box Packaging
Each bag inside = 80oz (5lb) or 10lbs/box.
Each corrugate case will contain (3) boxes to make a total of 30lbs of product/case
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Stickers Will be Included for Resealability
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FAQ’s
Why is Quaker making this change?
After receiving feedback over the years to commercialize a foodservice specific pack of our
Quaker SQO Oatmeal, we can now offer a bulk pack offering that makes sense for
foodservice operators. Also, as our oatmeal business continues to grow, this change will
allow Quaker to open up more capacity to support this pack configuration.
Is the product inside also changing as a result of this packaging change?
No. The same Standard Quaker Oatmeal (SQO) that is in the 12-42oz pack today will remain
in the new packaging configuration for each product.
What is the benefit to the customer to make this change?
We are constantly evaluating our products and packaging to better serve our customers.
This packaging will deliver a unique offering for foodservice customers that offer bulk
product for back-of-house preparation, a resealable feature to the bag to stay fresh over
multiple uses, and less packaging waste.
Is this a price increase or weight out?
No, it is neither a price increase or a weight out. The bracket pricing will be adjusted to the
new pack configuration and the price per ounce to the distributor will remain
constant. Note: the old configuration had 504 total ounces per case. The new
configuration is 480oz.
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There are Clear Benefits to Foodservice Operators
1. More Storage Space
2. Less Waste
New package requires
New package uses
25% less
shelf space
70% less
shelf space
3. More Consistent Supply
4. No Cost Increase
Dedicated Foodservice On a per ounce basis, the
production line will
cost remains the same
support product availability
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