As remodeling efforts are nearing completion, the Quicklee’s Lyons, N.Y., store has once again opened for business. The former Jim’s Mobil Station, acquired by family-owned and -operated Quicklee’s Convenience Stores in 2021, temporarily closed at the end of August to accommodate the renovations. “We are excited to once again be open and servicing the Lyons,…
Sports Drink Reformulations
In an effort to meet the changing demands of today’s marketplace, Coca-Cola continues to innovate with its beverages, including evolving its Powerade brand. Under the strategic direction of Body Armor, Powerade will relaunch in 2023 with a new formulation, visual identity, athlete partners and more. The Powerade and Powerade Zero sugar reformulations will launch in […]
Salad Kit With Butter Lettuce
Misionero introduced a new packaged salad kit under its Garden Life label that will be available for purchase in 2023 — a Buttery Simple Salad kit. Developed with satisfaction in mind, the Buttery Simple Salad kit includes chopped butter lettuce, ranch vinaigrette, croissant croutons and shredded parmesan cheese. Misionero grows, harvests, produces and packages its […]
‘Star Wars’ Candy Fans
CandyRific, in collaboration with Lucasfilm, created “Star Wars” Classic-themed character candy fans, inspired by Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper and Yoda characters. Customers can push the button and feel a burst of cool air from these “Star Wars”-themed character candy fans. Each fan comes complete with 0.53 ounces of assorted fruit-flavored dextrose candies (natural flavors and […]
High Protein Cereal
Kellogg’s Special K crafted new flavors including Kellogg’s Special K High Protein. Kellogg’s Special K High Protein in a decadent Chocolate Almond flavor boasts the brand’s highest protein offering ever. Packed with 20 grams protein per serving, real almonds and chocolatey goodness, Special K created this flavor with both plant-based protein fans and chocolate lovers […]
Alimentation Couche-Tard to Acquire True Blue Car Wash
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. agreed to acquire all of the membership interests of True Blue Car Wash LLC, which operates express tunnel car wash sites under the Clean Freak brand in the American Southwest as well as the Rainstorm brand in the American Midwest. Founded in 2016, True Blue currently has 65 car washes conveniently located…
Snacks and Wine Tasting
CStore Decisions Associate Editor Emmy Boes tries Ben’s Original Ready Rice Cheese Risotto, Quaker Rice Thins Cocoa Crunch, Rich Products’ Peanut Butter Cookie and Blue Raspberry Lemonade Vibe wine.
Henry’s Foods Sells to AMCON Distributing Co.
Omaha, Nebraska-based AMCON Distributing Co. acquired Henry’s Foods Inc. of Alexandria, Minn. “We are honored that Brian Eidsvold and the Eidsvold family have chosen AMCON to continue the legacy and stewardship of their family-held business that was established by Henry Eidsvold in 1929,” said Christopher H. Atayan, AMCON’s chairman and CEO. “We warmly welcome all…
Sprite-Flavored Mints
Tic Tac Sprite is a follow-up to the extremely popular Tic Tac Coca Cola — which became the largest mint flavor innovation in the last five years. Tic Tac Sprite combines the iconic taste of Sprite with the refreshment of a Tic Tac. Tic Tac Sprite will be on shelf beginning in May 2023. Ferrero […]
Spicy, Tangy Cheetos
PepsiCo launched its new Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Tangy Chili Fusion. Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Tangy Chili Fusion is a crunchy snack with notes of chili peppers, garlic, ginger and citrus — great for Flamin’ Hot fans and other spicy seekers. Hot & Spicy continues to be the largest and fastest-growing segment across PepsiCo’s salty portfolio with […]