Thousands of new SKUs and services are launched each year. Which ones will be successful and gain traction? CStore Decisions let our retailer panel of judges decide. In this video-based product contest, winners were determined by a point system that included innovation, packaging, likeliness to carry or implement in stores and more. New products/services are […]
Zero-Sugar Pepper Mini Meat Sticks
Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks is expanding its top-selling mini meat sticks line with the introduction of a new Zero Sugar Pepper Mini Meat Stick. These new sticks combine the Werner Pepper Smoked Meat Stick flavor with a new zero-sugar formulation. Werner Mini Meat Sticks are a three-inch, twisted meat stick. The new product is available […]
How Can Independent C-Stores Boost Snack Sales?
The advantages that independently owned convenience stores enjoy that allow them to sell more snacks are the same ones that enable them to outflank their larger rivals in general. The greatest is added freedom and flexibility, the ability to make changes — new products, merchandising, promotions, etc. — on a dime without having to wait…
Tortilla Chip Coated With the Carolina Reaper and Scorpion Pepper
Paqui Tortilla Chips, part of Amplify Snack Brands, announced the return of The Paqui One Chip Challenge — back for the fifth year. This year’s hot tortilla chip is coated with two peppers, the Carolina Reaper and Scorpion Pepper. Priced at $6.99, The 2021 Paqui One Chip Challenge has only three simple seasoning ingredients. The […]
Turtle Dessert Bar
Ethel’s Baking Co. announced the release of its new individually wrapped Turtle Dandy Dessert Bar. With crushed pecans and rich chocolate layered over toasted pecans, pure caramel and a signature shortbread crust, the Turtle Dandy joins a line of single-serve dessert bars Ethel’s released earlier this year, including their Pecan Dandy, Cinnamon Crumble, Raspberry Crumble […]
Mango Habanero Seasoned Macadamia Nuts
Royal Hawaiian Orchards’ new product, Mango Habanero, will be in stores this month. The 40-ounce bag is packed with sweet heat from the combination of natural mango and habanero flavors. Customers can also purchase the new addition available online. Seven weeks after launching a virtual poll featuring three potential new products in July, Mango Habanero […]
New Keto Protein Bar Flavors
In response to demand for its first Keto Protein Bar, think! expanded its keto offering with the introduction of two new flavors: Chocolate Mousse Pie and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough. The new flavors, along with the bar that started it all — Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie — are now available. think! Keto Protein Bars […]
Pre-Packaged Protein Snack Packs
Tyson Foods unveils a new kids snack — Hillshire Farm SNACKED! It provides a “poppable” protein pack complete with three bite-sized components that pair the signature flavors of Hillshire Farm meats with savory cheeses and a treat. The snack comes as a two-pack and is available in four kid-appealing flavor varieties: Pepperoni with Confetti Cake […]
Limited-Edition Jalapeño Popper-Flavored Crackers
Goldfish crackers announced its new limited-edition flavor hitting shelves this fall: Jalapeño Popper. The new flavor offers a bold, cheesy taste with a slight kick of heat. In addition to the new limited-edition crackers, Goldfish has partnered with JNCO to create a limited-edition Goldfish Jalapeño Popper JNCO jean. The jeans are the wide-legged style JNCO […]
Pumpkin Pie Protein Bars
Quest released their new Pumpkin Pie Protein Bars. The protein bars are made with a pumpkin base mixed with warm spices — made to taste like a slice of pumpkin pie, but they have a fraction of the carbs and sugar. They are available nationwide beginning in September 2021. Quest Nutrition www.questnutrition.com