Introduced in March 2023, Hostess Kazbars are a first-of-its-kind candy bar-inspired innovation within the snack cakes market. The new Hostess innovation combines layers of soft chocolate cake, crème, candy crunch, and melt-in-your-mouth caramel or smooth chocolate fudge. The bars are covered in a rich chocolate-flavored coating and topped with a delightful drizzle for an afternoon […]
Sweet Snacks and Desserts Silver Award: OUR SPECIALTY TREAT SHOP Tres Leches Style Cake Cups by Rich Products
OUR SPECIALTY TREAT SHOP Tres Leches Style Cake Cups are the ideal solution for c-stores looking to offer a convenient, delicious, grab-and-go treat with global flavors. Popular in Mexico and Latin America, Tres leches cake is a moist sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole milk or heavy […]
Sweet Snacks and Desserts Bronze Award: Mocha Macchiato Ice Cream Sandwich by Ruby Jewel
Ruby Jewel’s new Mocha Macchiato Ice Cream Sandwich has caramelized espresso ice cream sandwiched between two double chocolate chip cookies. The large, single-serve ice cream sandwich comes packaged in a flex pouch that makes it easy to take on the go without dripping.
Salty Snacks Gold Award: Whisps Cheddar Baked Cheese Bites by Whisps Corp.
Whisps Baked Cheese Bites are bite-sized versions of Whisps cheese crisps, providing more than 50 pieces of baked cheese and over 10 grams of protein from 100% real cheese per one-ounce serving. Available in cheddar and parmesan, Whisps Baked Cheese Bites celebrate one whole ingredient — 100% real cheese — and each serving has 10 […]
Salty Snacks Silver Award: Popped Crisps by 1440 Foods (Pure Protein)
Pure Protein Hickory Barbecue and Sour Cream & Onion Popped Crisps are a new flavor-packed protein snack to satisfy those crunchable cravings. Crafted with 12 grams of protein, Popped Crisps are big on flavor and crunch, yet never fried. They are gluten free and non-GMO. So whether consumers are snacking at home or on the […]
Salty Snacks Bronze Award: Chex Mix Remix by General Mills Convenience
Chex Mix Remix is a new snack mix for the warehouse salty aisle featuring unique flavored pieces inspired by consumers’ late-night cravings. The intense flavors include Zesty Taco and Cheesy Pizza, delivering an exciting eating experience for new occasions. Chex Mix Remix has a suggested retail price of $4.29.
Energy Gold Award: Mojo Balanced Energy Pouches by E-Alternative Solutions (Mojo Balanced Energy)
Today’s consumers are far more discerning and informed than ever before, constantly seeking value, not just in terms of cost efficiency on the products they purchase, but for high-quality c-store items that deliver on their promises. Mojo Balanced Energy Pouches is successfully meeting the changing needs and preferences of the modern convenience store consumer. As […]
Energy Silver Award: Vitamin Energy “Clinically Proven” Energy Shots by Vitamin Energy
New for Q3 2023 — Vitamin Energy shots are now “Clinically Proven.” Vitamin Energy has recently completed clinical trials on all of its energy shots and is pleased to announce that Vitamin Energy is now officially the world’s first and only “clinically tested and proven” energy shot brand. Increased energy levels, increased happiness, increased mental […]
Energy Bronze Award: Fastkaps by Vivazen
Vivazen’s new Fastkaps are available in four-packs and 10-packs and are best for fast-acting relief in bulk. Vivazen’s products are made with only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, and its sourcing practices guarantee that its Kratom is sustainably grown and ethically sourced. Paired with its rigorous production and quality checks that go above and beyond regulatory […]
Tobacco and Tobacco Alternatives Gold Award: Black Buffalo ZERO (Nicotine-Free) Pouches and Long Cut by Black Buffalo
With California’s ban on flavored tobacco products becoming effective in December 2022 (CA Senate Bill 793, supported by Proposition 31), two of the state’s largest convenience retailers called on Black Buffalo to immediately begin stocking their stores with Black Buffalo’s nicotine-free ZERO products. These products, in both pouches and long-cut forms in multiple flavors, are […]