The Coca-Cola Co., Keurig Dr Pepper and PepsiCo announced the launch of the Every Bottle Back initiative to reduce the industry’s use of new plastic by making significant investments to improve the collection of the industry’s valuable plastic bottles so they can be made into new bottles. These competitors are coming together to support the circular plastics economy by…
Cold-Brew Coffee
Ronnoco, in partnership with Java House Cold Brew Coffee, is unveiling ready-to-drink cold brew coffee in single serve bottles. The blends will be available in four varieties, including Frappe Mocha, Pure Black Colombian, Lightly Sweet Vanilla and Lightly Sweet Salted Caramel. The coffee is steeped for 12 hours in handcrafted small batches by brew masters.…
Hard Seltzer Shakes Up Adult Beverage Scene
C-store shoppers’ tastes in beer and adult beverages continue to evolve, with a more diverse group of consumers looking for healthier and craft brands, as well as hard seltzers. Corrie Burdick, category manager for Alltown Fresh, which just opened its most recent location in Waterbury, Conn., said the chain has seen an influx of guests…
Ready-to-Drink Protein Shakes
Quest Nutrition announced the launch of ready-to-drink Quest Protein Shakes. Made with just 11 ingredients and packaged to easily grab on the go, Quest Protein Shakes are the perfect solution for anyone looking for a convenient way to consume more protein. Naturally flavored and non-GMO, Quest Protein Shakes are available in three creamy and delicious flavors:…
Cumberland Farms Offers Free Coffee to Veterans
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Westborough, Mass.-basedCumberland Farms will honor those who’ve served by offering those with a valid military ID a free cup of coffee at any of the brand’s nearly 600 locations across the Northeast and Florida. Veterans, active-duty, reserve, National Guard or honorably discharged military personnel can stop by their local Cumberland…
Fall Brings Brisk Hot Beverage Sales
With pumpkin spice still a must-have in bean or creamer form for any fall coffee program, convenience stores are also looking at other hot beverages and ancillary items to build seasonal sales. At the 35 Cubby’s convenience stores in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota, for example, more flavors of powdered cappuccino, mochas and lattes are…
Nitro Draft Latte
Califia Farms announced their latest plant-based innovation: new shelf-stable Nitro Draft Lattes with Oatmilk in a can. The rich, creamy, feel-good energy boost joins the brand’s already popular line of non-dairy Cold Brew Coffees with Almondmilk and Coconut Cream. The new self-stable Nitro Draft Lattes are available in four flavors: Black & White, XX Espresso, Salted…
Wawa Adds Halloween-Themed Smoothies to Secret Menu
Wawa recently debuted Halloween-themed smoothies to its secret menu. The smoothies, which were announced on its Instagram story, are available for a limited time. Flavors include Spellbinding Strawberry, Mystical Mango and Blueberry Pom Reader. The convenience store regularly releases items on its secret menu — most recently, its Blue Lemonade for Fourth of July. To get to the secret…
7-Eleven’s 7-Select Products Win Private Brand Awards
Three of 7-Eleven‘s 7-Select-branded products have received the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s (PLMA)’s 2019 “Salute to Excellence” awards. For this year’s competition, PLMA had 750 product submissions and 60+ retailers represented, a record number for both. The 7-Select entries and other winning products will be featured on a special Salute to Excellence Awards website and displayed…
7-Eleven Debuts vitaminwater fire Slurpee
On the heels of the popular Slurpee Lite vitaminwater Chill drink that launched earlier this year, 7-Eleven is adding Glaceau vitaminwater fire, a spicy watermelon-lime flavor. The newest Slurpee Lite drink is naturally flavored, contains less sugar, is fortified with vitamins B3, B6 and B12, and an eight-ounce serving has just 20 calories. Inspired by…