Candwich
 A peanut-butter-and-jelly Candwich | |
| Inventor | Mark Kirkland |
|---|---|
| Inception | 2011 |
| Manufacturer | MK1 Foods (formerly Mark One Foods, LLC.) |
| Website | www |
Candwich is a canned food product created and produced by Mark One Foods, LLC (aka MK1 Foods). Candwich is marketed as "the only sandwich in a can."[1] Its slogan is, "Quick & Tasty, Ready to Eat".[2]
History
Founder and creator Mark Kirkland claims he came up with the idea for Candwich when he was drinking a can of soda with a cookie, and wondered if he could sell cookies in a can out of vending machines.[1] In 2003, Kirkland received a patent for placing food and non-food items in a can to be dispensed from a vending machine.[3] and also found that the military had developed a process for shelf-stable bread. Mark One Foods, LLC was formed in 2009 to market and produce Candwich.[1] In 2010, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against Travis L. Wright, a money manager who raised $145 million to invest in Mark One Foods, among other companies, when Wright had told investors that the money was for real estate investments.[2] Wright had invested approximately $1 million into Mark One Foods.[4] Wright was not part of Mark One Foods, just an investor, and the company was not charged with any wrongdoing.[5] The Candwich is also being marketed for disaster preparedness and relief.[6] On July 9, 2010, Stephen Colbert featured the Candwich in an episode of The Colbert Report.[7]
Products
As of November 2011, the only flavor available is "Peanut Butter and Jelly - Grape", although the website claims that "Peanut Butter and Jelly - Strawberry" and "Barbecue Chicken" will be offered.[8] Other potential ideas included pepperoni pizza pocket, French toast, and cinnamon rolls.[5] A can of "Peanut Butter and Jelly - Grape" can contains "a small hoagie roll, a packet of peanut butter, a packet of jelly, a plastic knife and a handi-wipe" and a piece of Laffy Taffy.[8][9] The Candwich had a one year shelf life.[10] As of 2011, the Candwich was available online and at 7-11 stores in Salt Lake City, Utah.[8] Starting September 15, 2016, Candwich could be pre-ordered via a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.[11] In 2021, the Candwich underwent a relaunch, announcing they were now available to purchase from vending machines in the locale.[12] They also rebranded as Mk1 Foods Corp.
References
- ^ a b c "History of the Candwich". candwich.com. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
- ^ a b Johnson, Kirk (July 7, 2010). "Money in the Bank? No, Sandwich in a Can". The New York Times. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
- ^ "Patent for 'Vendable Sandwich and Food Products'" (PDF). FreePatentsOnline.com. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
- ^ Nielson-Stowell, Amelia (July 20, 2010). "Sandy inventor tells sandwich eaters to can it". Deseret News. Retrieved November 28, 2011.
- ^ a b Coffey, Laura T. (July 21, 2010). "Sandwiches in a can: Can-do or can-don't?". MSNBC. Archived from the original on July 23, 2010. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
- ^ Moye, Dave (July 20, 2010). "Can The Candwich Make Dough for Its Inventor?". AOL News. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
- ^ Brion, Raphael (July 9, 2010). "Colbert: Candwich a 'Breakthrough in the Field of Sandwich'". Eater.com. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Mark One Foods Products". MarkOneFoods.com. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
- ^ Popken, Ben (May 24, 2011). "The Candwich Is Finally On Sale". The Consumerist. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
- ^ Aamoth, Dave (August 5, 2011). "Paycheck Friday! Purchasing Suggestions for Your Perusal". Time. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
- ^ "Candwich".
- ^ "StackPath". www.vendingmarketwatch.com. Retrieved October 4, 2021.