To help find a cure for breast cancer, dedicatedpackages of Fruit Punch flavor of Sport Beans jellybeans by Jelly Belly will benefit The Breast CancerResearch Foundation. The new pink ribbonpackaging includes a pledge todonate 5% of the sales of SportBeans energizing jelly beansto the non-profit group. Thecampaign packages are availablein 24-ct. display caddies, 5-bagvalue boxes…
sweet jewels
August marked the 30th anniversary of a jewelof a candy: the Ring Pop. Manufactured by ToppsConfections since 1977, the candy ring wasoriginally offered in two flavors: cherry and grape.Kids now choose from more than 10 different fruitand twisted flavors, as well as specialty seasonal tastes.Ring Pop’s enduring popularity has become a favorite among kids andadults…
tootsie roll
Tootsie Roll Industries just sweetened the pot for consumers on sugarrestricteddiets with the unveiling of new Sugar-Free Tootsie RollMidgees! This chewy, chocolatey treat, sweetened with Splenda, offers the same great taste and texture as the original, without any of thesugar. It’s the perfect indulgence for diabetics or anyone limiting theirsugar intake. With the focus on…
special attention
Perfetti Van Melle will launch a ground-breaking promotion withDC Comics with a specially created comic that features Supermanand the Airheads
speedy treats
Put an exciting spin on kids mealcombinations with the M&M’s-brandedNASCAR kids’ meal carrier, inspired bythe fastest-growing spectator sport inAmerica. With the power of the M&M’sbrand plus a tasty menu offerings, thisfun and brightly colored interactivepiece can drive the sale of an entiremeal while increasing traffic andkeeping families racing back for more. For More Information from…
the sweet life
The category isbooming with demandfrom health-conscious adult consumersthat are seeking out sugarless gums andmints, while high-ring novelty items aredrawing in kids. This demand is a welcomed addition.The confectionery category is one of themost profitable in c-stores. According to aJuly 2007 Information Resources Inc. (IRI)report, convenience stores have shown a7.8% increase in the confectionery category over…
convenience store decisions power 25
by John Lofstock, Editor Convenience Store Decisions’ Power 25 recognizes industry pioneers, association executives and lawmakers that shape the way the convenience store industry operates. These influential business leaders are being selected for the lasting contributions they have made to the convenience channel and the impact their influence has on shaping the future of convenience…
jim keyes to head blockbuster
Former 7-Eleven CEO replaces John Antioco as chairman and CEO of the entertainment company. Jim Keyes, who guided 7-Eleven through some of its most profitable era, today was named chairman and CEO of Blockbuster Inc. Ironically; he replaces John Antioco, another convenience story industry veteran, who served more than a decade with Tosco Corp. Under…
7elevens kwike makeover
A dozen stores rebranded as part of the convenience chain’s month-long celebration leading up to The Simpsons Movie debut. Over the weekend, 7-Eleven Inc. turned a dozen stores into Kwik-E-Marts, the fictional convenience stores of “The Simpsons” fame, in the latest example of marketers making life imitate art. Those stores, in Manhattan, Bladensburg, Md., Orlando,…
the state of foodservice in 2007 and beyond
Foodservice presentation and analysis by David Bishop, partner at Willard Bishop. The State of Foodservice in 2007 and Beyond (ppt)To view this document, click here