Optimum Nutrition AMIN.O. Energy Sparkling ready-to-drink beverage is a refreshing combination of naturally sourced caffeine from coffee beans and tea leaf extract, amino acids and electrolytes. The low-calorie beverage delivers energy and hydration with zero sugar and no artificial colors. One can of AMIN.O. Energy Sparkling delivers about the same amount of caffeine as an […]
Coca-Cola Beverage Dispenser
Coca-Cola has debuted its new Freestyle 8100, which is a back-of-house beverage dispenser developed specifically for the crew-serve occasion. The new dispenser’s advanced technology streamlines drink pouring for foodservice crews, helping to reduce drive-through wait times for diners. The dispenser features optional POS integration, enabling the Freestyle dispenser to automatically queue a guest’s total beverage […]
Pre-Sweetened Peach and Watermelon Teas
Red Diamond Coffee and Tea has expanded its Simple Sweet Tea line with new flavors of Peach and Watermelon. Both new flavors are pre-sweetened and simple-to-brew, and contain refreshing summertime flavors for consumers. The Peach and Watermelon Simple Sweet Teas contain a combination of pure cane sugar, premium Red Diamond Tea and a distinct watermelon […]
Snack and Beverage Review
Erin Del Conte, executive editor of CStore Decisions, taste tests new products including Planters Dry Roasted Sweet & Spicy Peanuts, Peach Hop WTR and Java Monster Cold Brew Latte and Sweet Black.
Is a Beer Cave Worth the Cost?
How can a convenience store operator know whether installing a beer cave is worth the cost? The answer varies based on the actual cost to build, the amount of remodeling needed, and a dizzying array of related factors. These can include the overall size of the store, the ongoing cost of maintenance, local energy rates…
Fruit-Flavored Kids Drinks
Goya has added a new line of kids drinks that the whole family can enjoy. Goya Kids Drinks are high in vitamin C, gluten free, fat free and contain zero grams of trans fat. The drink comes in 6.76-ounce juice boxes with eight individual items in each package. Available in convenience and grocery stores, the […]
How to Improve Beer Cave Sales at C-Stores
Improving beer cave sales begins with the basics: make sure customers know you have one. Place signage everywhere they might be thinking about beer. For example, a sign on the cold vault and mobile beer coolers can alert customers that they can “Save in the Cave” by taking advantage of quantity pricing. Window and at-the-pump…
Why Should I Stock Non-Alcoholic Beer at My C-Store?
As healthier trends evolve, so do the food and beverage options on the market. In particular, non-alcoholic beer is growing in popularity, with an increasing number of consumers looking to find these drinks in c-stores. According to data from Future Market Insights (FMI), the non-alcoholic beer market’s projected size will reach $43.6 billion by 2032,…
Ready-to-Drink Nitrous Oxide-Infused Cold Brew
Monster Energy has introduced its new Java Monster Cold Brew, which is infused with nitrous oxide and rich coffee flavors. The product comes in two bold flavors — Latte and Sweet Black. Java Monster Cold Brew contains 200 milligrams of caffeine in every serving, and both flavors are a medium roast with zero added sugar […]
Does My C-Store Need a Beer Cave?
If you’re looking to make your c-store a destination for beer purchases, and you have the space available, adding a beer cave can help your store maximize its sales potential. Many customers today expect to find a beer cave when they enter a convenience store, but not all convenience stores offer beer caves and, especially…