General Mills Convenience is adding more variety to its popular Chex Mix Muddy Buddies line with the introduction of the new Brownie Supreme flavor. A decadent treat that combines the delicious taste of brownies with sweet-coated Chex pieces, Chex Mix Muddy Buddies Brownie Supreme is the latest addition to a well known brand in convenience…
Fizzy Fruity Water
The Skinnygirl brand has another all-star partner and new product line. Bethenny Frankel, the Original Skinnygirl, announced her new partnership with powerhouse AriZona Beverages on a recent episode of Bethenny. From the woman who brought you delicious, low calorie cocktails comes her first line of non-alcoholic beverages. Skinnygirl Sparklers are a new line of sparkling…
100% Natural Gum Pops
Just in time for Halloween, Verve Inc., the producer of Glee Gum and Make Your Own Candy Kits, has debuted the first and only 100% natural gum pops—hard candy lollipops with ooey, gooey, bubblegum centers. The limited release, special edition pack of 10 Glee Gum Pops is a sweet alternative to conventional Halloween treats. Each…
Jamaican Style Jerky
Performance Enhancing Meat Snacks Inc., creator of Perky Jerky, is adding another fun and innovative flavor to its lineup: Jamaican Style Turkey Perky Jerky. The upscale meat snack is packed with flavor and protein with no added preservatives, nitrites or MSG. Jamaican Style will be available for purchase online at PerkyJerky.com in fall 2014, and…
Self-Serve Smoothie Machine
Convenience store owners can create hassle-free frozen drinks with the Blendtec Self Serve Smoothie Machine. Featuring three peak horsepower, 1,600 watts direct-drive blender, more than 40 customizable drink combinations and seven peristaltic pumps, this fully-enclosed beverage system takes the work out of blended drink programs. The Self-Serve Smoothie Machine also cleans and sanitizes the blender…
Bacon Cheddar Popcorn
Van Holten’s is expanding its ready-to-eat popcorn line by announcing a bold new flavor: Bacon Cheddar. Get the delicious taste of sizzlin’ bacon and real cheddar cheese in one bite. Bacon Cheddar Popcorn comes in peg-able three-ounce bags packed in a 12-count stack-able display case with a tear-away front. Bacon Cheddar is line priced with…
Fruit-Flavored Protein Gummies
Nearly 60% of Americans are looking to increase their protein intake, according to Hartland Group Protein Category Study 2014, however, many don’t enjoy the taste of traditional bars or shakes. Now, adults have a fun and convenient new way to get the protein they are seeking. RAP Protein Gummies are the first protein gummy snack…
Maverik Adds APT Software
Licenses APT’s Test & Learn and Market Basket Analyzer software. Maverik, an innovative convenience store chain with over 250 locations, has signed an agreement to license Applied Predictive Technologies (APT) Test & Learn and Market Basket Analyzer software modules. Maverik will use APT’s software to improve their data-driven decision-making across merchandising, pricing, marketing, operations, and…
NATSO AND WPMA Partner For 2015 Conventions
“We first took advantage of this unprecedented opportunity in 2012 and found that it benefited both of our members, so we are excited to be able to recreate it again in 2015,” says NATSO president and CEO. For their 2015 annual tradeshows, NATSO, the national association representing truckstops and travel plazas, and the Western Petroleum…
Love’s Travel Stops to Expand CNG Network on I-40
Love’s to open a seventh fast-fill CNG location on I-40 in West Memphis, Ark. Professional drivers and motorists will soon have access to compressed natural gas (CNG) at another location along I-40. The existing Love’s Travel Stop in West Memphis, Ark., will be the seventh Love’s location along the busy interstate to have Love’s Fast-Fill…