Walking the floor at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) annual conference last month in Las Vegas, a few offerings from beverage manufacturers caught the attention of the Goldman Sachs representatives in attendance. In the company’s “America’s Consumer Staples: Quick Takeaways from NACS Show in Vegas,” released Oct. 4, Managing Director Bonnie Herzog wrote:…

Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry and Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry Zero Sugar are now available nationwide while supplies last. Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry comes in a 20-ounce bottle, 7.5-ounce cans in a six-pack and 12-ounce cans in a 12-pack. Its Zero Sugar variety comes in a 12-pack of 12-ounce cans. To celebrate the return of Sprite […]

Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water has greatly improved national availability across channels, especially with its new one-gallon bottles and aluminum cans. Perfect Hydration’s one-gallon bottle is making waves in the convenience channel as the highest velocity premium gallon in New York City and San Diego metro convenience stores, according to IRI/Neilson. The water is nine times […]

Super Coffee launched new Cinnamon Roll Super Coffee, giving consumers the taste and smell of cinnamon rolls freshly out of the oven, but without any of the added sugar. Cinnamon Roll Super Coffee is just as crave-worthy as the real thing, but is naturally enhanced with MCT Oil and plant-based protein. This better-for-you iced coffee […]

Retailers can get the Oreo Cookies and Cream milkshake in their store. A true match made in milkshake heaven, Oreo sandwich cookie crumbles and real ice cream come together for a delicious delight. Customers will fall head over heels in one fell sip, guaranteed. Retailers shouldn’t delay to get the f’real program for their store […]

The Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter is now available in six- and 12-pack bottles and on draft for the fourth year in a row throughout stores and restaurants while supplies last. At 4.7% ABV, Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter combines Yuengling’s 193-year-old Dark Brewed Porter recipe with the taste of Hershey’s chocolate. The limited-edition, seasonal beer uses […]

Sunny Sky Products has agreed to buy GoodWest Industries from Palladium Equity Partners, LLC. Following the acquisition, GoodWest will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sunny Sky. The existing GoodWest leadership will report directly to W. Ashley Edens, president & CEO of Sunny Sky. GoodWest will also retain its headquarters in Douglassville, Pa. The…

The makers of 5-hour Energy products released several new flavors, including the Hawaiian Breeze Flavor Extra Strength 5-hour Energy shot. Hawaiian Breeze is the latest shot flavor from 5-hour ENERGY products. Fans were given the opportunity to vote on this flavor in a recent promotion. The island-inspired flavors of passionfruit, orange and guava won customers […]

From the makers of Gatorade, Fast Twitch is the brand’s first caffeinated energy drink, designed for athletes to help prepare for physical activity by focusing their minds and powering their bodies to ignite performance. Each bottle contains 200 milligrams caffeine, electrolytes and B vitamins in the same flavors as Gatorade. Fast Twitch comes in a […]

7-Eleven added a new, limited-time-only Green Apple Slurpee to its Slurpee lineup. The drink is a combination of tart and sweet that tastes like a freshly picked apple and is now available at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores. “Fall is an exciting time for us at 7-Eleven as we begin to roll out our…