Nabisco is bringing back Cakesters in two varieties: the Original Oreo Cakesters and a new additional offering, Nutter Butter Cakesters. Cakesters are a soft-baked take on the classic cookies. The signature taste of Oreo and Nutter Butter is baked into each and every bite of soft cake and creme filling. Original Oreo Cakesters are made […]
How Did COVID-19 Impact the Salty Snack Category at C-Stores?
The pandemic hurt retailers in every channel, including convenience stores — yet the salty snack category has weathered the storm and then some. For example, according to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) state of the industry report this year, sales of Frito-Lay legacy brands are up over the past several months, with Lay’s…
Blueberry-Acai and Mango-Peach Fruit and Yogurt Snacks
PIM Brands is adding two new flavors to its creamy Welch’s Fruit ‘n Yogurt Snacks products mix, with the introduction of Welch’s Blueberry-Acai and Welch’s Mango-Peach Fruit ‘n Yogurt Snacks. Welch’s Fruit ‘n Yogurt Snacks are available at select retailers nationwide, in a range of packs and size formats, including: 18-count boxes available in Strawberry […]
Merchandising the Snack Aisle
Today’s customers are not only reaching for tried-and-true salty snacks, they’re also seeking out healthier options that are all-natural, low-sugar, non-GMO and/or contain no synthetics or artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners. C-store retailers report growing both indulgent and healthy snack segments to attract customers. “The rates at which consumers reach for both healthy and indulgent…
Multigrain Sticks With Chocolate Hazelnut Dip
Nutella, The Original Hazelnut Spread, is introducing a new way to dip snacks with Nutella & GO! Multigrain, featuring the taste of Nutella on one side and hearty multigrain sticks with oat and blueberries on the other. Nutella & GO! Multigrain joins the growing line-up of Nutella & GO! offerings, which include breadsticks and pretzels. […]
Announcing the Winners of CStore Decisions’ 2021 Hot New Products Contest
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 […]