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Expects Significant Revenue Increase in 2016
STATEN ISLAND, NY / ACCESSWIRE / MAY 17, 2016 / Soupman, Inc. (Public Trading Symbol: OTCQB: SOUP) (www.originalsoupman.com), makers of the best tasting slow-cooked, small-batch soups in the world, announced today that it has shipped its first deliveries of 6 varieties of its Tetra Pak carton soups to all Heinen's stores http://www.heinens.com/.
This marks the second new account that Soupman has shipped in this quarter, having shipped product to all 700 Bi-Lo https://www.bi-lo.com/ and Winn Dixie https://www.winndixie.com/ stores at the end of April, thus allowing the company to exceed its monthly sales goals. Revenues for this past second quarter exceeded prior year sales for the same quarter by 58%. Building on increased revenues over the past two quarters, the company projects 2016 revenues to significantly exceed 2015 revenues.
"We are securing more and more business from key wholesale accounts across the country and as we move forward, expect to see further press releases announcing these new accounts. Our V.P. of Sales, Barbara Axelson, previously at Campbell's, was instrumental in landing Heinens. Additionally, this year we added two new flavors to our lineup for shipping in September, Shrimp Bisque and Turkey Stew, both of which have received early rave reviews and commitments for purchase," said Jamie Karson, CEO.
All Soupman soups are packaged in environmentally friendly, "green" Tetra Pak cartons which are shelf stable and designed to keep the product tasting great without preservatives. Soupman soups can be found in the soup aisle next to Campbell's and Progresso at Publix, Kroger, Bi-Lo, Safeway, Winn Dixie, Shoprite, Wegmans, HEB and other fine national and regional supermarkets.
About Soupman, Inc.
In 1984, The Original SoupMan® opened its doors at 55th Street & 8th Avenue in Manhattan and quickly became a worldwide destination. Rated #1 by Zagat and praised by the New York Times as "Art, not Soup," it set the standard for innovation and excellence long before the famous "Seinfeld" episode made it a cultural icon. We sell soup across America in Tetra Pak cartons in grocery stores next to Campbell's and Progresso as well as in our franchise restaurants, soupmobiles and foodservices. Shaquille O'Neal is an advisor and equity partner, as are Mr. October, Reggie Jackson and the award-winning actor, Jason Alexander. Reggie Jackson, Shoe Mogul Steve Madden and Tim Gannon, Co-Founder of Outback Steakhouse are on the Soupman Board of Advisors. Jamieson Karson, former CEO of Steve Madden Shoes, is our Chairman and CEO. Soupman, Inc., is a fully reporting public company trading under the symbol SOUP. Follow us on Twitter @OriginalSoupMan and "Like" us on Facebook.
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