From hot to iced, cold brew to pumpkin spice, c-stores across the U.S. are using National Coffee Day on Sunday, Sept. 29, to showcase their best offers. Alltown Fresh On National Coffee Day, Alltown Fresh giving away its small batch, locally roasted coffee, hot or iced, for free all day long — plus a chance to…
GasBuddy Names Top C-Store Coffee in Each State Ahead of National Coffee Day
In honor of National Coffee Day on Sept. 29, GasBuddy named the highest-rated c-store coffee in each state. For the third consecutive year, Texas-based Buc-ee’s leads the overall rankings with the highest-rated gas station coffee in the nation. On the state level, there is a tie: Pennsylvania-based Wawa and Oklahome-based QuikTrip captured the top spot…
Starbucks Plans Pickup-Only Store in New York
Starbucks is launching a new store format, ‘Starbucks Pickup,’ near Penn Station in New York City. The store will be exclusive to Starbucks Rewards members. New York City members can place their orders in the app, select the Penn Plaza location, and their order will be on a status board when they arrive. Baristas will…
High-Protein Milkshake
Organic Valley launched its new-and-improved FUEL high-protein milk shake, packed with organic protein and essential nutrients. Organic Valley FUEL was developed in response to consumer demand for high-protein, low sugar options produced without toxic pesticides or artificial growth hormones. Now with 50% less sugar than before, Organic Valley’s shelf-stable protein shake fuels healthy lifestyles with…
Tecate Celebrates Mexican Independence Day
To celebrate Mexican Independence Day, Tecate partnered with Mexican-American musicians, helping them share their own journeys through music. Mexican-American artists The Delirians, É Arenas, Katzù Oso, and Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas, created an original compilation called “Los Angeles Lindo Y Querido,” that is a reflection of their bicultural identity inspired by one of the most popular…
Biodegradable Straws
WinCup is launching a new line of straws and stirrers made from Danimer Scientific’s Nodax polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA). Nodax PHA is derived from canola oil and is a marine-biodegradable, soil-biodegradable and home-compostable material. WinCup is the first manufacturer in the U.S. to successfully produce commercially sellable straws from this unique material. As the demand for off-premise disposable products…
Pumpkin Mochi Ice Cream
Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts is bringing its longtime seasonal-favorite mochi flavor back to stores this month. Also new to the brand’s line up is decadent Salted Caramel mochi ice cream, which will remain available year-round. The ultimate mindful indulgence of sweetened rice dough carefully wrapped around premium ice cream, bite-sized Bubbies Mochi Ice…
Antioxidant-Rich Beverage
The $125 billion annual functional beverage market has a unique new offering for consumers in 2019, one that’s organic, carefully balanced and packed with antioxidants and minerals from the earth’s original life-giving resource — the sea — thanks to the introduction of Aqwi Organics. The result of an intensive eight-year developmental effort, Aqwi is a unique…
Frozen Drinks Offer Wellness Appeal
Convenience stores are catering to changing customer needs with healthier frozen beverages featuring functional attributes and more natural ingredients, as well as vibrant colors and flavors, and an array of choices to allow for customization. Convenience stores are incorporating artisan and better-for-you trends into their frozen drink sections and focusing less on traditional soft drink…
QuikTrip Pumpkin Products Return
QuikTrip announced the return of its pumpkin products, including its line of pumpkin Snackles, which will be offered in all QT Kitchens locations. Due to popular demand, QT will bring back its Pumpkin Pretzel for the third-consecutive year. The Pumpkin Pretzel is a warm, soft pretzel topped with a sweet cinnamon and sugar blend and stuffed…