Health-Ade has launched a modernized version of its prebiotic soda line, Health-Ade Pop, formerly known as Health-Ade Booch Pop. The better-for-you soda features fresh packaging and new flavors and formulations for a total of six options: Pomegranate Berry, Lemon Lime, Ginger Fizz, Strawberry Vanilla, Apple Snap and Juicy Grape. Health-Ade Pop is available nationwide and […]
RTD Cocktail, Hard Seltzer Consumers Thirsty for Novelty
C-stores face the old conundrum with both hard seltzer and ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails: Consumers want old favorites, but they also want exciting new brands and line extensions. IRI numbers for the 52 weeks ending Dec. 26, 2021, show the hard seltzer category at c-stores with sales of more than $2.1 billion, an increase of 25.9%…
Extra Creamy Almond Milk
Silk launched its new Silk Extra Creamy Almondmilk, joining the ranks of the Silk almond portfolio — which also includes beverages, coffee creamers and yogurt alternatives. The Silk almond portfolio can serve as an introduction to plant-based alternatives. Silk Extra Creamy Almondmilk can be used in a smoothie, over cereal or in baking. New Silk […]
Free Coffee for QuickChek’s 55th Birthday
New Jersey fresh convenience market chain QuickChek is celebrating its 55th anniversary by rewarding its most loyal customers with free coffee every Friday through April. QuickChek Rewards members can get a free hot or iced coffee — any size, any variety — during its Free Coffee Fridays by scanning the QuickChek Rewards mobile app or…
Blueberry Pancake-Flavored Ice Cream
Turkey Hill’s all-new Mystery Flavor, first launched in January, has been revealed as Blueberry Pancake, a taste combining breakfast and dessert. Flavor detectives who cracked the case and correctly guessed the limited-edition flavor have been entered for a chance to win ice cream for life. The bright blueberries compliment the familiar flavors of maple syrup […]
Energy Shots Bounce Back
Energy shot sales are up, but competition in the segment remains fierce from a bevy of new product innovations as well as from energy drinks. Energy shots had a strong year in 2021, and while their growth in sales should continue in 2022, that pace is expected to slow to the 4-8% range, according to…
Peach-Flavored Kombucha
Brew Dr. launched its first-ever peach-flavored kombucha, Just Peachy, for a limited time. To create this bright and juicy kombucha, Brew Dr. started with high-quality loose leaf green tea, then blended in five different varieties of organic peaches. The result is a balance of sweet, ripe and tart flavors, with hints of honey and summer […]
Functionality Draws Consumers to Bottled Water, Sports Drinks
With health becoming a priority for many consumers, added wellness benefits in bottled water and sports drinks will see a growing popularity in 2022. According to research firm Mintel, non-flavored still bottled water sales increased by 8.2% in 2021. “Basic private-label brands represent the bottled water’s foundation and remain a growing segment of (the) bottled…
Orange-Flavored Chelada
Modelo recently diversified its portfolio with expanded offerings, including a new, vibrant flavor to its Chelada lineup. Rooted in traditional Mexican ingredients, Modelo Chelada Naranja Picosa is a fun and zesty blend of refreshing flavors including orange, lime, salt and a hint of spice. Available nationwide, the beverage is 131 calories per 12 ounces. It […]
Self-Service and Self-Sanitizing Blender
One of the best-selling candy bars is now a milkshake. Consumer demand for customizable milkshakes, smoothies and protein shakes is at an all-time high. Everyday customers use f’real’s milkshake finder to seek the brand out. Retailers can add their stores to the f’real finder and save $1,000 on a self-service and self-sanitizing f’real blender when […]