Zhane Isom, associate editor for CStore Decisions reviews Dove Holiday Brownie Batter, Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry and Kellogg’s Cinnabon Jumbo Snax.
Funfetti Popcorn
General Mills Convenience is expanding the ready-to-eat popcorn category with its new Pillsbury Funfetti Popcorn. Coated with Funfetti Glaze, the popcorn features tiny rainbow-colored flecks that boost the visual eating experience and fun factor. The new popcorn offers consumers a new form to enjoy the nostalgic Funfetti flavor. The Pillsbury Funfetti Popcorn will be available […]
Holiday Roundup
CStore Decisions’ Associate Editor Emmy Boes tackles holiday-themed offerings from candy, snack and drink brands. The products tasted include Tastykake’s Holiday Swirls in pecan flavor, Brach’s Wintergreen Candy Canes, Mom Water Carol and Reese’s Trees.
Risotto Rice Varieties
Ben’s Original has launched Risotto Ready Rice, a classic, creamy rice dish infused with modern flavors. The two new products include: Ben’s Original Ready Rice Cheese Risotto features white cheddar, parmesan and blue cheese, only 90 seconds away from enjoying a bite of creamy, cheesy rice. Ben’s Original Ready Rice Mushroom Risotto features parmesan and […]
Mini Chip Canisters
For the first time ever, fans can now enjoy bite-sized versions of their favorite Frito-Lay snacks, including Doritos, Cheetos and SunChips. Frito-Lay Minis are conveniently packaged in an easy-to-pour canister that’s ideal for sharing with friends or snacking on the go. Frito-Lay Minis brings variety to snack canisters because it packs the same bold flavors […]
Buttercream Cupcakes
Tastykake released its Christmas lineup, which includes, among other doughnuts, cakes and pastries, Buttercream Cupcakes. Buttercream Cupcakes are chocolate snack cakes topped and filled with Tastykake’s classic buttercream icing. They feature themed on-the-go packaging. The cupcakes have a suggested retail price of $4.69. Buttercream Cupcakes will be available nationwide until Dec. 17. Tastykake www.tastykake.com
Cinnamon Sugar Snack
Kellogg’s is releasing its Cinnabon Jumbo Snax to convenience stores nationwide beginning in December. Cinnabon Jumbo Snax is a bakery-inspired snack with a classic Cinnabon taste. It is dusted with cinnamon sugar and melts in the mouth. Cinnabon Jumbo Snax has a suggested retail price of $2.69. As Cinnabon has been Kellogg’s no. 1 craveable […]
Zesty Ranch Corn Chips
General Mills is bringing its Old El Paso Fiesta Twists to convenience stores in June 2023, including the Zesty Ranch flavor. The crispy and crunchy corn chips with a twist give convenience store retailers a fun snack option to meet demand for savory indulgence anchored in a Mexican-inspired flavor. Old El Paso Fiesta Twists come […]
Snowman Marshmallow and Hot Cocoa Set
CandyRific released its Melting Snowman Marshmallows Set as part of its 2022 holiday lineup. Each Melting Snowman Marshmallows Set includes two packets of hot cocoa, two peppermint sticks and two smiling snowman marshmallows. It has a suggested retail price (SRP) of $5.99 and ships as six gift sets per case. CandyRific www.candyrific.com
Hershey Acts on Climate Change
The Hershey Co. announced progress on its commitment to act on climate change, with recent initiatives including the launch of a third utility-scale solar project, energy and water optimization investments and continued progress addressing land use change. As stated in its 2021 ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Report, the candy and snack maker reduced its…