Not surprisingly, convenience store industry operators identified the future of tobacco as one of their top five concerns heading into 2010. And with good reason. Operators have entered a period of unprecedented challenges when it comes to selling cigarettes, which means they must find new and innovative ways to market and merchandise this essential product…
Cash Solutions
Tidel Engineering LP, a leader in cash-management systems and robbery prevention products, has introduced the Revolution, an innovative solution to manage high volumes of coins and notes. The Revolution includes three segments: A coin recycler that validates, counts, sorts and dispenses high volumes of coins, which are dispensed directly into a till drawer or coin…
Super Blends
The Sun Shower brand just got better with the addition of its new lineup of Super Blends iced coffees, teas and lattes. Each flavor contains Lifeguard Protection, a fortification package with powerful antioxidant vitamins A, E and Zinc and has half the calories of the leading brands. The Sun Shower Super Blends line is comprised…
Organic Energy
Honey Stinger, manufacturer of honey-based nutritional products, introduces Cherry Blossom Organic Energy Chews, formulated for health-conscious individuals and athletes who want a great-tasting energy snack. Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews are the first to include naturally occurring fiber and protein derived from organic tapioca syrup and honey. This is the company’s second chew flavor; the…
On-The-Go Easy
As commuters spend around 100 hours per year in the car, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census, food companies are vying for their share of “mobile stomachs.” Now, there’s a new packaging weapon in the cup-holder cuisine arsenal that will widen commuters’ choices to include dippable foods: the Dip-N-Go cup from…
Vaquero Filtered
General Tobacco has launched the new Vaquero Filtered Cigars 100’s Box, the latest addition to General Tobacco’s product line. They’re available in a variety of flavors, including Natural, Lights, Vanilla, Menthol, Peach, Cherry and Wildberry. “For years, Vaquero has been a favorite among ‘little’ cigar smokers, and to reward our loyal customers and show our…
Bubble Dome
As retailers are looking for new profit centers to drive revenue, Bubble Wash Buildings has released its unique “Bubble-Dome” carwash building for conveyor and in-bay systems. Made from no-rust structural aluminum, the standard building comes with a thermally broken frame; clear anodized exterior; white polycron interior; polycarbonate side and end walls; textured roof; tempered glass…
Infinite Freshness
Creative Serving Inc., a foodservice equipment division of Durex Inc., has introduced the Infinity Heated Merchandisers, available in 18-inch, 26-inch and 36-inch models. The Infinity Merchandisers encourage impulse sales of fresh products by keeping hot products at prime serving temperature for hours. They offer a custom backlit canopy for enhanced merchandising and brand awareness, as…
Reduced-Calorie Quenchers
Odwalla Inc. is adding two new reduced-calorie juice drinks to its product portfolio: Odwalla Mojito Mambo natural juice drink and Odwalla Pomegranate Strawberry natural juice drink from concentrate, which hits shelves this month. The drinks are refreshing nutritional beverages with half the calories and sugar of other leading premium juice drinks. They are fortified to…
Cream of the Crop
iSi North America Inc., an innovator of specialty culinary tools, announced the addition of the Thermo XPress Whip to their line of high-quality food whippers. A truly multi-functional professional whipper, the Thermo XPress Whip boasts a 1-quart capacity and is perfect for advanced preparation of creams and sauces to easily handle peak service times. The…