Classic. Delicious. Dreamy. And for a limited time only. Customers can revisit the unfinished business of their childhood with f’real’s throwback limited-time flavor, Strawberry Shortcake. Made with real milk, real strawberry and a rich cake base, this nostalgic flavor is a rising star in flavor profile concepts. Retailers are able to stock freezers now. f’real […]
Hydration, Health Key to Bottled Water Marketing
Drinking more water is consumers’ No. 1 health goal for 2023, which is good news for bottled water sales at c-stores. A whopping 68% of consumers indicated they want to increase their water consumption this year, noted Mike Kostyo, trendologist and associate director for market research firm Datassential. According to NielsenIQ, more than 1 billion…
Strawberry and Lemonade Sprite
The Coca-Cola Co. is launching new beverage innovations this year, including Sprite Lymonade Strawberry. Launching in the summer for a limited time, Sprite Lymonade Strawberry is a unique twist on the lemon-lime soda with a splash of lemonade and infused with strawberry. The drink is encased in Sprite’s clear bottle with a red and gold […]
7-Eleven Offers New Deals
With St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness approaching, 7-Eleven announced it is getting in on the fun by offering new deals. 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can get $2 off when they pick up their favorite 12-pack of hard seltzer in-store at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations or order with 7NOW delivery to get in the…
Oat Milk Varieties
natural bliss is expanding beyond the creamer aisle with the introduction of its first-ever plant-based milk beverage: natural bliss Oat Milk, available in 64-ounce Original and Unsweetened varieties. natural bliss Oat Milk is made from a blend of oats and fava bean protein, with five grams of protein per serving and less sugar than dairy […]
Circle K Releases New Mountain Dew Frozen Beverage
Circle K has officially introduced MTN DEW PURPLE THUNDER Froster. Customers can now enjoy the ultimate DEW Nation-approved combination of berry and plum only at Circle K in a new frozen beverage form. The new MTN DEW PURPLE THUNDER Froster has the same distinctively sweet yet tangy taste as MTN DEW PURPLE THUNDER. “DEW Nation’s overwhelming…
Bloody Mary Mix and RTD
Zing Zang just introduced the first new Bloody Mary mix line extension in the company’s 25-year history, Zing Zang Blazing Bloody Mary Mix, as well as a new Zing Zang Blazing Bloody Mary Ready-to-Drink (RTD) canned cocktail. Zing Zang Bloody Mary mixes are made from a proprietary blend of seven real vegetable juices and a […]
Naturally Flavored Grapefruit and Limon Waters
The Clearly Food & Beverage Co. added a new portfolio offering to its lineup: Clearly Canadian Essence. Launching with two fresh and bright flavors, Grapefruit and Limon, Essence is bottled at the source from an aquifer deep within the Canadian wilderness. Essence contains only sparkling Canadian spring water and natural vegan flavors — no added […]
Mini Gelato Bars
Talenti released its new mini gelato bars to retailers nationwide. The Talenti Dark Chocolate Mini Gelato Bar starts with a rich dark chocolate gelato and swirls in a rich dark chocolate cookie sauce. The Talenti Vanilla Caramel Mini Gelato Bar is made with the brand’s signature dulce de leche and provides a smooth and creamy […]
Juice Sales Grow While Tea Sales Hold Steady
While recent data shows positive increases in the juice category, teas rolled in flat. Aseptic juices recorded dollar sales of $53.8 million, a gain of 24.3%, and unit sales of 17 million, up 16.8%, for the 52 weeks ending Jan. 1, 2023, according to data from IRI. Bottled juices registered dollar sales of $1.68 billion,…