Costa Iced Coffee Lattes brings a unique consumer offering to the ready-to-drink coffee market, as it’s not an over-indulgent coffee beverage or energy drink. Instead, the line is made to fuel consumers’ favorite daily rituals with real cane sugar, dairy milk and energy from approximately 85 milligrams of caffeine from coffee. Available in three flavors […]
Navigating Tobacco Backbar Trends
The tobacco category remains in the spotlight at c-stores as the industry grapples with marketing denial orders (MDO) for vape products and braces for pending rules from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) around menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. “Regulations continue to challenge the tobacco industry in 2024,” said Tim Greene, director of tobacco and…
Family-Owned Hot Spot Shines Light on Growth Initiatives
Fresh off a recent renovation, and with another location on the horizon, Hot Spot, headquartered in Spartanburg, S.C., is setting its sights on expansion. Simultaneously, it’s working to enhance its mobile app and further develop its private-label product line, while testing electric vehicle charging, all geared toward enhancing customer satisfaction and fueling further growth. Hot…
Thin Mint-Flavored Snack
General Mills has introduced its new Girl Scout Thin Mint Muddy Buddies. Inspired by the No. 1 Girl Scout Cookie, the snack includes crispy corn Chex pieces coated in a chocolatey Thin Mint-inspired glaze with a delightful powdery smooth finish. Girl Scout Thin Mint Muddy Buddies are available now at convenience stores for a suggested […]
Compostable Food Packaging Products
Eco-Products has added a variety of paper bags, sandwich wraps, and other items to its GreenStripe compostable products line. The products are made with no-added PFAS and are ideal for all foodservice operators. The products include paper bags, insulated and non-insulated sandwich wraps, pinch bottom bags, French fry bags, cutlery bags, boxed interfolded deli paper, and […]
Spicy and Tangy Tortilla Chips
Late July has introduced its new Hawaiian Habanero tortilla chips. These chips deliver a perfect balance of sweet and tangy pineapple flavor that is paired with a kick of spicy habanero pepper for the ultimate tropical heat experience. Like the rest of the brand’s portfolio, Hawaiian Habanero tortilla chips are made with high-quality, gluten-free, non-GMO […]
Easter Candy Lineup
Sanders has introduced its product lineup for Easter. Sanders Sea Salt Caramel Eggs, available in dark chocolate and milk chocolate in a mini 3.75-ounce pouch ($4.59) and a seven-ounce pouch ($5.99), are the perfect addition for basket building or a personal treat. Sanders is also offering a limited-time Peanut Butter-filled Easter Bunny — smooth milk chocolate covers creamy […]
New Toasted Chip Flavors
RITZ is heating up its RITZ Toasted Chips lineup during March Madness with two new flavors — Sweet Habanero and Honey BBQ. With the classic RITZ cracker taste fans love but with an oven-baked crunch, RITZ Toasted Chips are the perfect snack for sports fans and snack enthusiasts alike. RITZ Toasted Chips are flavorful, snackable […]
Jolly Rancher-Flavored Popsicles
Popsicle Jolly Rancher is a mix of four untamed flavors from iconic fan favorite candy, Jolly Rancher, with various outer and inner layers all in one pop. The Jolly Rancher-flavored popsicles are available now at select retailers nationwide. Unilever www.unilever.com
Chocolate Succeeds Despite Setbacks
Chocolate remains a popular pick-me-up for customers, but recent price hikes have more customers looking for value, while new launches and a variety of options buoy impulse buys. Overall, category sales are expected to grow in 2024. Chocolate candy dollar sales reached $3.67 billion, a 7.9% increase for the 52 weeks ending Dec. 31, 2023,…