Snacks

Meat snack sales continue to trend upward heading into fall, and c-store retailers expect the category to close out the year with beefy fourth-quarter sales. Marketing research firm Nielsen found meat snack dollar sales at convenience stores totaled $1.56 billion, up 8% for the 52 weeks ending Sept. 26, 2020. Jerky sales totaled $564 million…

Sweet Street is partnering with Chef4Kids with its Gluten Free Manifesto Honduran Chocolate Brownie. Sourced from a small cocoa collective, this chocolate supports the advancement of women providing them with training and education, giving them the life skills, and income necessary to bring success to their families and villages. “We believe in the Power of…

Mars Inc. announced that it will acquire KIND North America. KIND North America will join KIND International to create one organization operating across 35 countries, functioning as a distinct and separate business within the Mars family of companies. This provides the opportunity to further the ‘KIND Promise,’ a set of nutrition principles that have guided…

Johnsonville has launched two new handheld sandwiches specifically for the convenience store market. The new sandwich varieties — Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage and a Beef Hot Dog — offer a quick, delicious option for those seeking something more substantial on the go. Each portable sandwich is packaged in a sealed, microwavable film and features a high-quality, […]

For the first time, Pringles are introducing a full collection of spicy crisps. The new Pringles Scorchin’ lineup adds fiery heat to three Pringles originals — Cheddar, BBQ and Chili & Lime — bringing a spicy sensation to the flavors fans already know and love. Each bite is designed to test snackers’ limits, delivering bold flavor followed […]

Drake’s Alpine Yodels are moist, yellow cake, rolled around classic Drake’s crème and dipped in delicious white icing. Drake’s Alpine Yodels will be available throughout the Eastern U.S. As with all Drake’s products, Alpine Yodels are certified kosher by the Orthodox Union. Consumers can look for the hechsher symbol on the cartons. McKee Foods www.mckeefoods.com

Since 2003, Late July has paved the way in the organic, non-GMO tortilla chip market by authentically crafting classic, delicious snacks with real ingredients. This fall, Late July snacks rolled out new Chia and Quinoa crackers — Late July’s first cracker innovation in over 10 years. Late July Chia and Quinoa crackers combine the buttery […]

WGSN Director of Food & Drink and established trendologist Kara Nielsen spoke with CStore Decisions Associate Editor Isabelle Gustafson about the latest food and beverage trends to come out of the pandemic — from oat milk to canned cocktails to hatch chiles and more — and what to look for in the years to come.…

Veteran-owned premium protein bar brand Battle Bars has released a newly overhauled look to its packaging, mirroring the growth and success of this young business tackling the protein bar industry. This new design highlights key ingredients,  nutritional values, no artificial sugars, infused with collagen and antioxidants — and makes no mystery of the company origins: […]

Incogmeato by MorningStar Farms is bringing the magic of Disney to homes everywhere with the first plant-based Incogmeato Mickey Mouse Shaped Chik’n Nuggets — with 57% less fat and 35% less sodium than regular chicken nuggets. Incogmeato Mickey Mouse Shaped Chik’n Nuggets are a good source of fiber and iron, with a kid-approved taste. They’re made with non-GMO […]