7-Eleven is extending its collaboration with entertainer, DJ, talk show host, comedian and designer Kerwin Frost to create an exclusive limited-edition outfit designed to accommodate snackers. Aptly called “Kerwin’s Snack Attack Uniform,” the ensemble features a jacket, pants and t-shirt complete with 18 total pockets custom-designed to hold Frost’s favorite 7-Select snacks and beverages. Officially…

New Pillsbury Soft Baked Sugar with Sprinkles and Drizzled Icing Cookies introduces the taste of an iced Pillsbury sugar cookie in a soft, chewy baked treat that’s ready-to-eat and convenient to take on-the-go. Each box contains 18 cookies, at a suggested retail price of $3.69. Pillsbury’s Soft Baked cookies were first introduced in the spring […]

Known for its crispy, buttery cookies, Tate’s Bake Shop is releasing a two-pack of its treats, available in the brand’s signature Chocolate Chip variety. Launching in 2022, the two-pack Chocolate Chip Cookies can be eaten as an on-the-go snack. The cookies are easy to share with a friend and can also be eaten by oneself. […]

Kellogg’s is launching its new jumbo-sized snack innovation, along with treats from brands such as Pop Tarts, Cheez-It and Rice Krispies Treats. Jumbo Snax are nostalgic brands and fun-to-eat flavors that consumers love, now jumbo-sized for ready-to-go snacking anytime, anywhere. They are now available in c-stores as an Apple Jacks flavor. Kellogg’s www.kelloggs.com

Le Bread Xpress announced this week that Macy’s has installed a custom-branded Bake Xpress robotic micro-bakery at its Westfield Valley Fair location in Santa Clara, Calif., offering shoppers convenient in-store meals and snacks. Bake Xpress micro-bakeries are unique robotic vending solutions that offer a selection of pastries, pizza and artisan sandwiches that are freshly baked…

Meat snacks sales are skyrocketing at convenience stores despite ongoing supply disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. C-store retailers are driving category sales with big bags of jerky, new meat snack styles, tried-and-true flavors and local products. Meat snack dollar sales at c-stores totaled $1.83 billion for the 52 weeks ending Aug. 28, 2021, up…

Santitas is serving up its new Santitas Flavored Cilantro Lime chips. Cilantro Lime is an adventurous new flavor, inspired by authentic Hispanic cuisine. The new variety is available now at retailers nationwide. PepsiCo www.pepsico.com

As the potato chip category stages a post-pandemic comeback, the most popular items continue to be those that feature spicy, dramatic flavors and/or are perceived as a healthier choice. Chips are a c-store staple, of course, but COVID-19 put a solid dent in the business. Sales within convenience stores declined in 2020 primarily because pandemic-related…

CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte taste tests four snack products — both sweet and heat varieties.

Oreo Thins that will now be available filled with more ‘Stuf.’ Oreo Thins Extra Stuf cookies are crafted with nearly double the smooth creme sandwiched inside the crispy signature Oreo Thins wafer. The Oreo Thins Extra Stuf is a new, adult-friendly option for everyone who loves the crisp snap of Oreo Thins wafers, but desires […]