Salty snack sales have grown in the c-store space despite out-of-stocks. 2023 is expected to continue the trend with innovations and exploration into popular flavors. “Spicy continues to trend, which we do not anticipate going away with 2023,” said Rebecca Gregory, center store category manager, Weigel’s, which operates 73 stores in east Tennessee. Randy Adams,…
Limited-Time Easter-Themed Cookie Dough
Nestlé Toll House Easter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough has launched for a limited time. This seasonal treat comes with pastel egg sprinkles and joins the brand’s existing everyday classics, including Chocolate Chip, Pecan Turtle Delight, Sugar and more. Available in a 16-ounce package, the cookie dough has a suggested retail price of $3.49, with prices […]
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.
Snacks and Candy Review
Zhane Isom, associate editor for CStore Decisions, reviews Kettle Brand Air Fried Sea Salt & Vinegar Chips, Haribo’s Berry Clouds and Kit Kat Birthday Cake.
Neon Marketplace Offers Local Goods
Neon Marketplace partnered with Mable to bring locally and regionally made specialty items to Neon stores in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Mable is a Boston-based wholesale platform representing over 3,000 emerging, better-for-you food brands with a drop ship model. “We are thrilled to announce this partnership with Mable,” said Lisa Ritacco, category manager, Neon Marketplace.…
Sea Salt and White Cheddar Popcorn
Smartfood has become the newest addition to Frito-Lay’s Simply brand. Offering customers a snack without artificial flavors or colors, Simply Smartfood is available in flavors including Sea Salt and White Cheddar. The snack is made with whole-grain popcorn and is non-GMO Project Verified. Simply Smartfood contains 50 calories per cup of the White Cheddar flavor and […]
Apple Cinnamon Pop-Tarts
Pop-Tarts is releasing its newest innovation, Apple Jacks Frosted Apple Cinnamon Flavor Pop-Tarts. This new toaster pastry adds the Apple Jacks taste to every bite of frosting, filling and golden crust. Complete with green- and orange-sprinkled frosting, Apple Jacks Pop-Tarts balance the warm cinnamon aroma and sweet apple flavor of the classic cereal. Apple Jacks […]
Air-Fried Potato Chips
Kettle Brand has unveiled the first kettle-cooked, air-fried potato chip. With the same big, bold flavor that you expect from Kettle Brand, the newest Kettle Brand Air Fried Chips are available in consumers’ favorite flavors: Sea Salt & Vinegar, Jalapeno and Himalayan Salt. As the first-to-market air-fried snack, Kettle Brand developed patent-pending technology to kettle-cook […]
Halal Beef Jerky
Supreme Beef Jerky has launched with brand new packaging on all products. The company offers a wide range of jerky options made with 100% certified halal beef, which gives Muslim customers the opportunity to try beef jerky, possibly for the first time. The offerings include Original Hickory, Jalapeno Garlic, Sweet and Spicy, Western Teriyaki and […]