Hunt Brothers Pizza has brought back the limited-time Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza for the eighth time. The pizza features Hunt Brothers Pizza’s original crust covered with creamy ranch sauce, layered with diced chicken, crispy bacon and then topped with a blend of 100% natural part-skim mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. The pizza also incorporates Hunt Brothers […]
M&M’S Halloween Candy Mix
Mars has expanded on its line of M&M’S products with the addition of the M&M’S Mad Scientist Mix. Perfect for any Halloween candy dish, the mix brings together three fan-favorite flavors in one convenient bag, including Milk Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Peanut. M&M’S Mad Scientist Mix will be available in eight-ounce bags. Mars is also […]
Contactless Payment Transactions Continue to Increase
A study conducted by Cantaloupe and the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University revealed that contactless transactions at vending machines soared during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to cash payments. The data collected for the study analyzed a sample set of 160,000 Cantaloupe ePort cashless devices across various location segments. The “Payments in Unattended…
Wawa Releases Video with Philadelphia Eagles Players
Wawa — as the official hoagie of the Philadelphia Eagles — has teamed up with Dallas Goedert, Avonte Maddox and Devonta Smith to release a video announcing a sweepstakes promotion offering fans a chance to win Eagles tickets and merchandise. The video features the three players at a press conference playing a game of “Truth…
Black Buffalo Completes $30 Million Equity Raise
Black Buffalo has announced that — led by The Pritzker Organization (TPO) and Listen Ventures — it has completed a $30 million Series A equity raise. Additional help raising the funds was received from Watchfire Ventures, Vice Ventures and UTC Ventures. TPO Managing Director Jason Pritzker and Listen Ventures Managing Partner Jeff Cantalupo have joined…
Chocolate Cinnamon Brownie Protein Bars
RXBAR Chocolate Cinnamon Brownie is a new addition to the company’s line of whole food protein bars, and it will be available from now through December. With crunchy whole almonds, rich chocolate chunks and fragrant cinnamon spice, the bar gives consumers the nostalgic experience of homemade brownies from the oven. The bars contain 12 grams […]
Ready-to-Drink Mojitos and Margaritas
Flying Embers has announced the launch of a new line of ready-to-drink (RTD), high-ABV Margarita and Mojito canned beverages. The RTD beverages are made with USDA-certified organic ingredients including Agave Nectar and real fruit juices and are 100% plant-based. Flying Embers’ cocktail-style Mojito- and Margarita-inspired drinks are available in two unique six-packs. The 10% ABV […]
FDA Provides Update on Synthetic Nicotine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an update on the current state of synthetic nicotine product pre-market tobacco applications (PMTAs). The announcement was made by the director of of the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, Dr. Brian King. According to the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO), the announcement makes the following points:…
Stuzo Adds to its Board of Directors
Stuzo has announced the appointment of Ken Parent — a convenience and fuel retail veteran and NACS Executive Committee and board member — to its board of directors. “A number of factors attracted me to Stuzo,” said Parent. “First and foremost, I believe Stuzo’s Wallet Steering System is the only proven solution for generating outsized…
MAPCO Opens Alabama Store
MAPCO has opened a new 5,600-square-foot store in Montgomery, Ala., which will feature the chain’s new “Store of the Future” design with an efficient layout and modern details. MAPCO executives honored the grand opening alongside the store team with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 2. As part of MAPCO’s ongoing commitment to the communities…