For Americans, anytime is crunch time and salty snacks are the preferred craving crusher whether by the bagful, as an accompaniment to a lunchtime sandwich or by the bowlful while watching the big game on television. To increase sales in this category, convenience stores should position themselves as “salty snack central,” where shoppers can be…

Beef jerky (or ch’arki as it was first called) can trace its history as far back as the 1500s when the Quechua, part of the Incan Empire in South America, began preserving meat by drying it at low temperatures to prevent it from spoiling. Today, Americans still count on dried meat with its portability and…

Country Archer Provisions launched a spicy new grass-fed beef jerky variety, Fuego, as well as Footlong Meat Sticks, available in Original, Teriyaki and Fuego. With 15 grams of protein per serving, each Footlong is made with 100% grass-fed and -finished beef and natural pork. The new 12-inch sticks were created specifically with c-stores in mind as […]

America’s sweet tooth is alive and well. Garnering close to $2 billion in annual sales in the c-store channel, the sweet snack category is a diverse one. It encompasses granola and snack bars (for example, Luna, KIND, Larabar and Clif), snack cakes and prepackaged pastries, cookies, mini doughnuts and mini muffins. Some sweet snack products,…

Jimmy Dean is helping keep breakfast exciting with new Breakfast Nuggets varieties: made with premium, signature seasoned Jimmy Dean meats, eggs and cheese, bundled into a crispy bread crumb coating and ready in two minutes. With 11 grams of protein per serving, Breakfast Nuggets are available in two varieties: Sausage, Egg & Cheese and Chicken […]

Colliders desserts are a new line of refrigerated desserts that feature beloved candy brands like Reese’s and Kit Kat in a new spoonable style. With 12 different varieties featuring some of America’s favorite candy brands, there is something for everyone to love. Colliders desserts come in three indulgent formats: Twisted: A cool and creamy vanilla […]

Energy bars are most often associated with top athletes and endurance sports. But as consumers have found themselves pressed for time — and energy — the category has morphed into an array of tasty, low-cost products that provide a quick meal solution across multiple dayparts. More importantly, the category has evolved to include a multitude…

Old Trapper is introducing single-serve, 1.75-ounce Beef Sticks as a line extension of the popular 15-ounce family size packs. With just one stick inside every individual package, and with 150 calories and nine grams of protein, Old Trapper’s individual Beef Sticks are perfect for healthy, on-the-go snacking. They are available nationwide with suggested retail pricing […]

Blue Diamond Growers is turning up the heat with its new line of Blue Diamond XTREMES almonds. Available in three super-hot flavors: Cayenne Pepper (hot), Ghost Pepper (hotter) and Carolina Reaper (hottest), these new almonds are made with real peppers and have a spicy flavor rush that takes snacking to the next level. Blue Diamond […]

Over the past decade, seeds and nuts have enjoyed exceptionally broad appeal across a variety of demographic groups thanks to their healthful benefits and snack appeal. But like many core categories in the retail channel, seeds and nuts took a big hit during the past 12 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total sales for…