Republic Tobacco’s Gambler is the market leader in make-your-own bagged tobaccos and also the No. 1 and fastest growing cigarette filter tube brand. In response to the preference of 25% of smokers, new King Size Menthol Cigarette Filter Tubes have been added to the mix. The addition of menthol flavor complements the existing line that…
Processing Plus Compliance
North American Bancard (NAB), a leader in credit card processing, is reaching out to c-store chains to help them drastically reduce the fees they’re paying to accept credit cards as well as ensuring they are PCI compliant. Some of the benefits NAB is offering include: free state-of-the-art credit card processing terminals that are capable…
Safe Ice Handling System
Rubbermaid Commercial Products, a leader in innovative safety solutions for the foodservice industry, introduces the Safe Ice Handling System, a suite of integrated ice management tools designed to increase operational efficiencies while reducing food safety concerns and improving employee safety conditions. Developed to address one of the most common issues within the commercial kitchen—the transfer…
Everything Goes
Utz Quality Foods of Hanover, Pa. has introduced a new flavor to its select pretzel line of artisan deli-style snacks. The everything pretzels are bursting with the same robust flavors found in “everything” bagels, but are in pretzels for the first time, which can be enjoyed throughout the entire day—while still meeting Utz’s nutritional guidelines…
Tornados to Go
Tornados by El Monterey continue to satisfy the consumer’s desire for delicious “hot-to-go” foods that are perfect for any meal or snack and are available at convenience stores and other quick-serve food outlets. The recent introduction includes two new flavors: Chicken Club and Spicy Cheese Steak Tornados by El Monterey, a division of Ruiz Foods.…
BIC Expands with NASCAR
BIC Lighter has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion, Jeff Gordon, to create another popular line of licensed lighter wraps. The lighters feature four bold new designs featuring Gordon, the iconic #24, and his new car for 2009. Gordon will join Hendrick Motorsports teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the…
Biodegradable Hot Cup Lid
Eco-Products, a leading provider of biodegradable and compostable foodservice solutions, introduced its latest innovation in packaging: a compostable hot cup lid. This spring the company will unveil the first commercially compostable hot cup lid in North America, addressing the growing demand from conscious coffee and tea enthusiasts. Made from the ingeo biopolymer from NatureWorks LLC,…
Sweet Profits
Confectionery manufacturer BestSweet Inc. has introduced a new, smoother shape for its licensed Baskin-Robbins Smooth & Creamy Hard Candy. In addition to the new candy shape, updated packaging for the product is also being introduced and will prominently feature a picture of the new shape on the front of each candy bag. The new Smooth…
Fuel Island Vending
As retailers continue to look for new profit centers, Vendgogh has introduced its first gas island vending product allowing retailers to tap the 70% of consumers that pay at the pump and never enter the convenience store. Vendgogh has developed a creative and profitable way to bring the c-store to the gas island, while combining…
Chewy Trail Mix
Since 1975, Nature Valley has used wholesome ingredients to make its best-tasting granola bars, with flavors and types for every taste. For the first time, Nature Valley is bringing chocolate to its great-tasting granola bars. The new Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix bar and the Dark Chocolate & Nut bar, now available to convenience store…