Swisher announced that its Board of Directors has elected John Miller to serve as Swisher’s president and CEO Miller has served in senior leadership roles during his tenure at Swisher, including most recently as president since 2017. Prior to that, he was senior vice president of sales and marketing with responsibility for its core tobacco…
7-Eleven Debuts Proprietary Sparkling Water
7-Eleven has a new proprietary sparkling water, Serafina. Imported from Italy, the sparkling mineral water brand was created exclusively for 7-Eleven and comes in three flavors: Original, Organic Lime and Organic Lemon Ginger with a suggested retail price of $1.79 per 16.9-ounce bottle. For a limited time, thirsty customers can purchase two bottles for the…
Consumers Crave Mexican Cuisine
Mexican is but one of many types of Hispanic or Latinx cuisines, but it is by far the most ubiquitous — and most popular — in the U.S. A few months into the pandemic, market research firm Datassential asked U.S. consumers what they were missing the most from restaurants, and Mexican food was the top…
Family Express Acquires Six Freedom Oil Stores
Valparaiso, Ind.-based Family Express announced two acquisitions that will increase its store count by 10%. The first is in the Indianapolis suburb of McCordsville. The three-acre site has been redeveloped to Family Express standards and it features its proprietary Cravin’s To-Order food offering. The company is immediately starting construction to add a car wash and…
Complete Snack Line
Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks Inc. is announcing a new look for its complete Snack Line. The Werner Snacks products include gummy candy, in-house-roasted nuts and seeds, proprietary trail and snack mixes, and other sweet and salty snacks. The new look will bring the Werner Snacks Line under the umbrella of the new Werner branding, which […]
Zero-Touch Cutlery Dispenser
Self-Serve Safe is the only single station, zero-touch, cutlery dispenser available in the market. Not only is Self-Serve Safe eco-friendly — it reduces film and packaging waste by more than 50% compared to individually wrapped cutlery — but it prevents cross-contamination and promotes contactless self-service. The high-volume, electronic, and modular dispenser saves labor costs, reduces […]
Rutter’s Adds Shamrock Spiked Slushies
York, Pa.-based Rutter’s partnered with Steel Reserve to offer Shamrock Spiked Slushies for the month of March. With its ‘leprechaun green’ color, the tropical flavor offers a citrus taste, with a mix of sweet and sour, in a 20-ounce cup, as well as Rutter’s 64-ounce and 128-ounce Party Bags. “At Rutter’s, we’re always looking for…
Foxtrot Market Opens Two D.C. Locations
Foxtrot Market is making its East Coast debut with two Washington, D.C. openings. Doors open to its Georgetown store March 1 (1267 Wisconsin Ave. NW), with a forthcoming store opening in Mount Vernon Triangle (650 Massachusetts Ave. NW) on March 22. As a company with eyes on rapid expansion, the new stores bring Foxtrot’s national footprint…
Four-Pod Packs
The Vuse vapor brand announced a national expansion of Vuse Alto Golden Tobacco 5.0% and Alto Menthol 5.0% four-pod packs and the national release of Vuse Alto Golden Tobacco 2.4% and Alto Menthol 2.4% four-pod packs. The national availability of four-pod packs gives Vuse the most expansive portfolio of choice for adult vapor consumers with […]
On-Pack Expressions
M&M’S Messages are returning to store shelves with new on-pack expressions for consumers to enjoy, while inspiring connections through one of the most powerful ways we connect with each other: music. First launched in 2020, each M&M’S Messages pack features a unique expression delivered by the iconic M&M’S spokescandies to help people connect and find […]