Are you a snack manufacturer looking to break into the competitive world of retail? Do you pour your heart and soul into creating delicious snacks that consumers will love, but struggle to get them noticed by retailers? That’s where Align Sales Group comes in. We’re a trusted snacks broker that specializes in helping manufacturers like you get their products onto store shelves by connecting you with key decision-makers and buyers across the Midwest.
Working with a snacks broker like Align Sales Group offers a range of benefits to help you succeed. Our extensive network of relationships with key decision-makers and buyers in C-stores and grocery channels across the Midwest will help get your snacks in front of the right people. We have the experience and knowledge to navigate the complex world of retail sales, allowing us to develop a winning strategy that sets your brand apart from the competition.
Protein, breakfast and nutrition bars have become a c-store staple. Shoppers reach for them on the morning run, after the gym and on the road, and buyers want brands that can move at the register. We represent bar brands, including Barebells, and know what it takes to win the placement and keep it.
High-protein bars with a clear grams-per-bar claim and a flavor lineup that earns repeat purchases.
Morning-trip items that pair with coffee programs and land at a quick-grab price point.
Better-for-you and on-the-go bars for shoppers looking for something other than candy.
New candy and salty snack items introduced into the channel in 2025. Every one of them was competing for the same pegs and shelf facings.
2025 sales growth for jerky, seeds, nuts and similar protein-forward snacks, the strongest of any snack segment NACS reported.
Convenience locations operating across the country at the end of 2025. Most of them buy through distributors, which is why the distributor pitch comes first.
Sources: NACS Magazine, June 2026; NACS State of the Industry Report, 2025 data (April 2026); 2026 NACS/NIQ TDLinx Convenience Industry Store Count.
We pressure-test your flavor story, pack size and price against what’s already on the rack so your pitch answers the buyer’s first question: why this, and why now.
C-store snacks live in single-serve and share sizes. We’ll recommend the formats and case packs that fit c-store shelving and distributor minimums.
We connect you with the distributors that stock the chains you want and help you build the program that gets them to carry your item.
Merchandising checks, cross-promotions with beverages and velocity reporting so your item earns its facing at every review.
Yes. Snacks are one of the channel’s core impulse categories and c-stores introduce new items every year. The trade-off is limited space, so you need a clear point of difference and a plan to drive sell-through.
Single-serve bags and bars under a quick-grab price point do the most volume. Larger share bags can work in stores with strong grocery or fill-in trips.
Protein-forward snacks are among the fastest-growing segments in the channel, and buyers are actively looking for them. If your product has a protein or better-for-you story, lead with it.
Your product specs, pricing, current distribution (if any), production capacity and samples. We’ll use those to judge fit and build your go-to-market plan.
Our team of experts is ready to collaborate with you and provide the personalized attention and strategic guidance you deserve to achieve your sales goals. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you take your product to new heights!