All signs point to growth for frozen and dispensed beverage sales in 2023. Cold and frozen dispensed beverages have remained strong growth categories for convenience stores over the past two years, reported John Benson, partner in the restaurants, hospitality and leisure practice at AlixPartners consulting firm. He explained that top-line revenues recovered to pre-pandemic levels…
Maverik to Debut New Adventure Coke Can
Maverik — Adventure’s First Stop has partnered with Coca-Cola to bring Maverik fans a limited-edition collector Coke can that celebrates the outdoors and honors Maverik’s adventurous spirit. The custom can bolsters Maverik’s “Happy Camper” grand sweepstakes presented by Swire Coca-Cola that will award one lucky winner a 2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter Cargo van, $20,000 cash…
Oreo-Themed Freezers
In honor of National Oreo Day, Oreo Frozen Treats will be releasing the new Oreo & Chill Freezer. Wrapped in the company’s iconic blue with a playful pattern of Oreo Frozen Treats and cookie crumble, the freezers include a glass door to display the treats inside, interior shelving and lighting and an exterior lock to […]
Strawberry Hard Lemonade
Monaco Cocktails announced the expansion of its Hard Lemonade line with a new flavor: Strawberry. The newest flavor in the Hard Lemonade lineup will join Original and Peach. Each vodka-based can contains 9% alcohol-by-volume (ABV) and two shots. It is entirely gluten and malt free. This refreshing canned cocktail combines the classic taste of lemonade […]
Zero-Sugar Offers Opportunity for Carbonated Soft Drinks
Customers continue to crave carbonated beverages, even as price points rise. Healthier options, including sugar-free varieties, are a bright spot for the category in the year ahead. Carbonated beverage dollar sales rang in at $9.93 billion in the convenience store channel, a healthy gain of 7.6% for the 52 weeks ending Jan. 1, 2023, per…
February Snack & Beverage Roundup
CStore Decisions Executive Editor Erin Del Conte taste tests new products including Boxed Water’s new Jurassic World-Inspired six pack, Fulfil Chocolate Salted Carmel Vitamin & Protein Bar and Lily’s Gummy Bears.
Snacks and Spiked Punch
Associate Editor of CStore Decisions Emmy Boes tries A.M. RXBAR Honey Cinnamon Peanut Butter, Supreme Beef Jerky Western Teriyaki and Seagram’s Escapes Spiked Tiki Punch.
Spiked Fruit Punch in a Pouch
SUNiCE and SUNSHOTS beverages capitalize on the growing “nostalgia trend” that has been sweeping the nation, while offering something new and exciting for adults. SUNiCE is a beer-compliant 5% ABV spiked fruit punch cocktail in a pouch, while SUNSHOTS are a higher proof shot. The beverages are currently available in 1,400 convenience stores across the […]
Bold and Edgy Soda Design
The new bold and edgy Coca-Cola Creations flavor is a collaboration with Grammy-award winning artist Rosalía called Coca-Cola Move. Coca-Cola Move features a striking packaging design featuring the colors vibrant pink and minimalistic black. The Coca-Cola Spencerian script morphs into sketches Rosalía drew while sampling Coca-Cola Move during a creative workshop. Cans and bottles include […]
Pineapple Horchata Juice
The Coca-Cola Co.’s Minute Maid Aguas Frescas is now available in a chilled 52-ounce multi-serve offering, which is available in a new Pineapple Horchata flavor, along with original flavors Hibiscus and Strawberry. The expanded 52-ounce serving size is a chilled beverage and is designed to be enjoyed by the whole household. Aguas Frescas Pineapple Horchata […]