Originally fueled by the closure of bars during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, sales of ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails continue to soar in convenience stores even since the bars have reopened. Portability is one asset that makes canned cocktails popular among consumers on the go, whether they take them to a picnic in the…

Hard seltzer sales skyrocketed at c-stores during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when customers were stocking up to drink at home. Today, hard seltzer remains a popular segment at c-stores, appealing especially to young adult consumers. There is no mysticism involved in boosting sales of hard seltzer in convenience stores (although one hot…

Slrrrp Shots are completely vegetarian and ready-to-drink gelatin shots that are easy to bring to any destination. The shots feature plant-based ingredients and are paired with premium vodka, malt liquor and whiskey. Available in packs of 20 or 12, each shot has about 60 calories and 8.5 grams of sugar. While refrigeration is not required, […]

Vito Coco has introduced Vita Coco Coconut Juice, a refreshing beverage with a blend of coconut water and a burst of tropical flavor. Conveniently canned for consumers who need a quick on-the-go boost, Vita Coco Coconut Juice is available in two bold flavors — Original with Pulp and Mango. The gluten-free and non-GMO drinks contain […]

Mtn Dew Baja Blast and Mtn Dew Baja Blast Zero Sugar are back, along with two new tropical flavors: Baja Mango Gem and pineapple-flavored Baja Gold. Also, the Baja Blast flavor is available as an energy drink with the launch of Mtn Dew Energy Baja Blast, with added benefits of citicoline and caffeine, all with zero […]

Coca-Cola has announced the launch of several new products, including the new limited-time What the Fanta? beverage. Available in July 2022, the beverage includes a variety of mystery flavors in multiple formats including slushies and a 20-ounce bottled flavor, which is zero-sugar. All the flavors are tricky to identify, as the colors of the liquid […]

The Coca-Cola Co. launched Minute Maid Aguas Frescas — a brand new beverage line offering a refreshing twist on juice with a unique, bold taste. The Latin American-inspired juice beverage made from real fruit juices and natural flavors is available in three flavors: hibiscus, mango and strawberry. Aguas Frescas cans are non-carbonated so consumers can […]

Erin Del Conte, executive editor of CStore Decisions, taste tests products including Monster’s Aussie Style Lemonade, NOCCO BCAA in Blood Orange and Torie & Howard’s Gummi-snaps Tropical Flavors.  

MSP — a women-owned beverage manufacturer and supplier — has announced the introduction of the Hog Bite Energy Drink. The beverage features a hint of citrus with added vitamins B6/B12 and taurine. It comes packed with 116 milligrams of caffeine per can. The original drink contains 100 calories, while the sugar-free option contains five calories. The […]

White Claw is introducing REFRSHR Lemonade, with exotic, rare flavor additions. Rolling out nationwide beginning this month, White Claw REFRSHR will debut with four distinct lemonade flavors — each crafted to deliver unique and different flavor profiles. The full list of flavors will include limón with calamansi, blood orange with black raspberry, blackberry with red […]