We are always looking for growers located nearby our markets. If you are a local grower who would like to add your organic or pesticide free produce to our stores, we would like to talk to you about your produce line.

GROCERY PRODUCT CRITERIA

Criteria for Submitting New Grocery Products for Approval or Placement

Clark’s Nutrition is a family-run chain of 3 stores in the Inland Empire of Southern California, offering a full selection of supplements, grocery, dairy, frozen and HABA products. We have been in business for over 35 years, and have a well-earned reputation for high standards on product selection and everyday affordable pricing for our customers.

Lisa Linares is the grocery support buyer; all new products need to go through corporate approval process.

1. Please send all information & samples to:

   Lisa Linares
   Clark’s Nutrition
   4225 Market St
   Riverside, CA 92501
   Phone (951) 321-1960 ext 138
   Fax (951) 870-4118
   lisal@clarksnutrition.com

2. You must fill out a product submittal form on which you will need to provide the following information:

   1. UPC #(s) of product submitted (not the box, case or master case UPC#(s))
   2. Product Description
   3. Suggested Retail Price
   4. Cost before discounts (wholesale)
   5. How to read code date
   6. Opening order discount % for product
   7. Ongoing discount % for product

   Please designate if the product will be sold direct or through a distributor.  If it is sold through a distributor, the distributor item number and distributor for each item(s) needs to be noted.  (Natures Best, UNFI, Threshold numbers.)  Please include contact information for you including an email address.

3. All sales reps/brokers must be able to credit Clark’s for slow moving products, not only in their own line but also competitive lines. Products to be discontinued will be based on Clark’s movement analysis.  All new items are on a 90-day probation period.   If sales are not at expectations, broker/company will be asked to take back product.

4. We need samples in order to evaluate items; one of each is fine.   If you’d like us to pass some on to grocery buyers at the stores, you can include more.

5. We need full ingredient listing for every product.   We will evaluate each product on its own merits and in comparison to what else is already on the market.

6. We require an accord certificate of liability

7. The better the opening order discount for a product, the better the chance of approval for the product.  If a free set is offered this gives the best chance for approval of a product.  Free shipping at an obtainable level is also a good incentive.

8. Product promotional information including a product image and technical product information are required. Email questions here

   • Image specifications: Dimensions 2 by 5 and in either gif or jpeg format, high resolution preferred. i.e. 200 wide by 500 or 400 by 1000 or .….
   • Technical product information : a paragraph describing the product. Limit of 254 characters including spaces and punctuation

9. Product Modifications - Clark's must be notified of any changes in to product ingredients, barcode, package size, or potency.

HABA PRODUCT CRITERIA

Body Care Criteria for New Product Submission

Thank you for wanting to partner with Clarks’ Nutrition & Foods Market in marketing your product.  In today’s competitive retail arena with the plethora of products available, it takes much consideration to make the correct choices in bringing in new products.  Shelf space is limited.   However, our customers are always looking for new and exciting products, or for the latest discovery in skin care.   So for this reason, we always welcome new product submissions and we do carefully consider each one.

In order not to waste time and resources, please review the following criteria prior to submitting your product:

1. We must receive a full size sample of the product with actual product in the sample.
2. All samples must be sent to:

   Wayne Grubacich
   Clark's Nutrition
   4225 Market St
   Riverside, CA 92501
   Phone (951) 321-1960 ext 145
   Fax (951) 870-4118
   wayneg@clarksnutrition.com

3. You must fill out a product submittal form on which you will need to provide the following information:

   1. UPC#(s) of product submitted
   2. Product Description
   3. Suggested Retail Price
   4. Cost before discounts (wholesale)
   5. How to read code date
   6. Opening order discount % for product
   7. Ongoing discount % for product

   Please designate if the product will be sold direct or through a distributor.  If it is sold through a distributor, the distributor item number and distributor for each item(s) needs to be noted.  (Natures Best, UNFI, Threshold numbers.)  Please include contact information for you including an email address.

4. A full disclosure ingredients listing must be included if this is not listed on the product.  If the product contains ingredients that are not common, you must submit information on the ingredient(s).

   • We will not approve any products that contain:
     • Formaldehyde
     • Toluene
     • Coal Tar
     • Triclosan
   • Preservatives:  We recognize the need to preserve products for shelf life and for consumer protection.  Please be prepared to discuss your preservative system and the percentage used.
   • No artificial fragrances will be allowed.
5. If the product you are submitting is from a new company (one not carried by Clark’s Nutrition previously), you will need to submit a certificate of liability insurance for that company’s products. Certificates need to be updated annually.
6. All sales reps/brokers must be able to credit Clark's for slow moving products, not only in their own line but also competitive lines. Products to be discontinued will be based on Clark's movement analysis. All new items are on a 90-day probation period. If sales are not at expectations, broker/company will be asked to take back product.

7. If the product you are submitting is from a new company (one not carried by Clark’s Nutrition previously), we need to know your return and freight policies.

8. The better the opening order discount for a product, the better the chance of approval for the product. If a free set is offered this gives the best chance for approval of a product. Free shipping at an obtainable level is also a good incentive.

9. We need to know how the product is going to be marketed.
   1. Is there going to be national advertising?
   2. Is there co-op money available to market it in our newsletter?
   3. Will there be demo support, testers and or samples?
   4. We need to know who stocks the product in our marketplace.
10. Each product you submit must be listed on the submittal form.

11. We do not accept multi-level products.

12. We require an accord certificate of liability
13. Product promotional information including a product image and technical product information are required. Email questions here
    • Image specifications: Dimensions 2 by 5 and in either gif or jpeg format, high resolution preferred. i.e. 200 wide by 500 or 400 by 1000 or .….
    • Technical product information : a paragraph describing the product. Limit of 254 characters including spaces and punctuation

SUPPLEMENT PRODUCT CRITERIA

Criteria for Submitting New Supplements for Approval or Placement

In order for a supplement to be submitted to Clark’s Nutrition & Natural Foods Market for approval or placement in our stores the following information must be provided on the product to be submitted.

1. We must receive an actual physical sample of the product with actual product in the sample.
2. All samples must be sent to:

   Wayne Grubacich
   Clark’s Nutrition
   4225 Market St
   Riverside, CA 92501
   Phone (951) 321-1960 ext 145
   Fax (951) 870-4118
   wayneg@clarksnutrition.com

3. You must fill out a product submittal form on which you will need to provide the following information:

   1. UPC #(s) of product submitted
   2. Product Description
   3. Suggested Retail Price
   4. Cost before discounts (wholesale)
   5. How to read code date
   6. Opening order discount % for product
   7. Ongoing discount % for product

   Please designate if the product will be sold direct or through a distributor.  If it is sold through a distributor, the distributor item number and distributor for each item(s) needs to be noted.  (Natures Best, UNFI, Threshold numbers.)  Please include contact information for you including an email address.

4. All sales reps/brokers must be able to credit Clark's for slow moving products, not only in their own line but also competitive lines. Products to be discontinued will be based on Clark's movement analysis.  All new items are on a 90-day probation period.   If sales are not at expectations, broker/company will be asked to take back product.

5. For all fish oil products proof of heavy metal testing and/or molecular distillation must be provided in order for the product to be considered for approval.

6. If the product you are submitting is from a new company (one not carried by Clark’s Nutrition previously), you will need to submit a certificate of liability insurance for that company’s products.  Certificates need to be updated annually.

7. If the product you are submitting is from a new company (one not carried by Clark’s Nutrition previously), we need to know your return and freight policies.  If approved, you will also need to turn in a completed “New Account Form” for our accounts receivable department.

8. The better the opening order discount for a product, the better the chance of approval for the product.  If a free set is offered this gives the best chance for approval of a product.  Free shipping at an obtainable level is also a good incentive.

9. We need to know how the product is going to be marketed.

   1. Is there going to be national advertising?
   2. Is there co-op money available to market it in our newsletter?
   3. Will there be demo support, testers and or samples?

10. Each product you submit must be listed on the submittal form.
11. We do not accept multi-level products.
12. We require an accord certificate of liability
13. Product promotional information including a product image and technical product information are required. Email questions here
    • Image specifications: Dimensions 2 by 5 and in either gif or jpeg format, high resolution preferred. i.e. 200 wide by 500 or 400 by 1000 or .….
    • Technical product information : a paragraph describing the product. Limit of 254 characters including spaces and punctuation