Zhane Isom, associate editor of CStore Decisions, tries new products for the month of February, including Hi-Chew Dessert Mix, Celsius Sparkling Galaxy Vibe Strawberry Watermelon and Quest Strawberry … [Watch ...] about February Taste Test
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Beverages & Cold Vault
New Kölsch Beer
Moor's Brewing Co., the fastest-growing Black owned beer brand, has launched its latest beer style, Moor's Kölsch, after three years of perfecting the craft. Moor's Kölsch is subtly aromatic, … [Read More...] about New Kölsch Beer
Fruit-Flavored Sparkling Water
While Topo Chico’s cult-classic mineral water is exclusively sold in glass bottles, Topo Chico Sabores is the first sub-brand of Topo Chico to be sold in slim aluminum cans — thus enabling consumers … [Read More...] about Fruit-Flavored Sparkling Water
Limited-Edition Energy Shot
5-hour Energy is changing the game with the new Transfusion 5-hour Energy Shot. This limited-edition energy shot is non-alcoholic with a grape ginger lime flavor that harnesses the best parts of the … [Read More...] about Limited-Edition Energy Shot
Alcoholic Beverages Gold Award: Meta Hard Elixir by Metabev LLC
META Hard Elixir flavors are the emotions and feeling of Love, Vibe, Chill, Bliss, Rave, Rage, Nphaze and Flow. META Hard Elixir is free of gluten, sugar and carbs, with only 99 calories per serving, … [Read More...] about Alcoholic Beverages Gold Award: Meta Hard Elixir by Metabev LLC
Alcoholic Beverages Silver Award: Seagram’s Escapes Refreshers by FIFCO USA
Seagram’s Escapes introduces Refreshers, a new line of flavored malt beverages sweetened with cane sugar and real fruit juice. Available now in four different tropical flavors, Refreshers offers the … [Read More...] about Alcoholic Beverages Silver Award: Seagram’s Escapes Refreshers by FIFCO USA
Product VIdeos
February Taste Test
Zhane Isom, associate editor of CStore Decisions, tries new products for the month of February, including Hi-Chew Dessert Mix, Celsius Sparkling Galaxy Vibe Strawberry Watermelon and Quest Strawberry … [Read More...] about February Taste Test
Energy, Sweet Snacks and Candy Review
Erin Del Conte, editor-in-chief of CStore Decisions, reviews Mojo Balanced Energy Pouches, Love's private label products including doughnuts, and Reese's Plant-Based Peanut Butter … [Read More...] about Energy, Sweet Snacks and Candy Review
Sweet and Spicy Snack Sampling
CStore Decisions Senior Editor Emmy Boes samples a few different snacks this month, including her namesake: Emmy's Organics Thin & Crispy Brownie Snaps in three flavors. She also tasted Nopalia … [Read More...] about Sweet and Spicy Snack Sampling
Candy, Gum & Mints
Novelty Tongue Tattoo Wafers
Gerrit J. Verburg Co. has introduced Gerrit's Blue Raspberry Satellite Wafers with Tongue Tattoos. This unique novelty offers a playful twist on the classic wafer candy. Each edible cornstarch saucer … [Read More...] about Novelty Tongue Tattoo Wafers
Flavor-Changing Chewing Gum
Ice Breakers is introducing Ice Breakers Flavor Shifters, a new refreshing, multi-dimensional twist on gum. Featuring a revolutionary technology that changes the gum from one distinct flavor to … [Read More...] about Flavor-Changing Chewing Gum
Tropical Punch Candy Sticks
Kool-Aid Two-Pack Rock Candy Sticks 1.06-ounce Peg Bags includes individually wrapped Rock Candy on wooden sticks in Kool-Aid’s top flavor of Tropical Punch and can be eaten as a lollipop or used as a … [Read More...] about Tropical Punch Candy Sticks
Dessert-Inspired Reese’s Cup
Reese's has introduced its new Reese's Chocolate Lava Big Cup. The new dessert-inspired offering provides Reese's fans with a rich experience in the form of an extra layer of ooey-gooey, chocolatey … [Read More...] about Dessert-Inspired Reese’s Cup
Football-Themed Gummy Candy
Haribo has launched its latest innovation, HARIBO Football Mix, just in time for the start of football season. Haribo's first-ever football-themed treats will kick taste buds into high gear with six … [Read More...] about Football-Themed Gummy Candy
Snacks
Apple Jacks-Flavored Pop-Tart
Complete with green and orange-sprinkled frosting, Frosted Apple Cinnamon Apple Jacks Pop-Tarts perfectly balance the warm cinnamon aroma and sweet apple flavor of the classic cereal. Each bite … [Read More...] about Apple Jacks-Flavored Pop-Tart
Sweet Smoked Jalapeño Beef Jerky
Werner's new Sweet Smoked Jalapeño Beef Jerky is made with premium beef, seasoned with a special blend of spices and natural-wood-smoked to perfection. Slightly sweet with a warm-burn finish, … [Read More...] about Sweet Smoked Jalapeño Beef Jerky
Lemon-Flavored Cookies
The Otis Spunkmeyer Lemon Burst Cookie is a simple, high-quality and easy-to-execute snack or dessert. Made with real lemon essence, the cookies are not only positioned for a summer impulse buy, with … [Read More...] about Lemon-Flavored Cookies
Grab-and-Go Confetti Cake
Funfetti Cake Parfait is a decadent solution to meet the increasing demand for grab-and-go dessert options in c-stores. The indulgent treat features layers of white cake loaded with colorful candy … [Read More...] about Grab-and-Go Confetti Cake
Dulce de Leche-Filled Churro Bites
Sigma’s sweet, crispy and creamy Dulce de Leche Churro Snack Bites are stuffed with dulce de leche filling then dusted with a flavorful, exterior churro-style coating, sprinkled with a hint of … [Read More...] about Dulce de Leche-Filled Churro Bites
Tobacco
New Smokeless Tobacco Packaging
Black Buffalo Inc. has launched its bold new product packaging across its award-winning portfolio of smokeless tobacco alternative products containing pharmaceutical-grade nicotine. The new-look lids … [Read More...] about New Smokeless Tobacco Packaging
Rose Petal Cones
Zig-Zag has launched its new Single King Red Rose Cone, a unique and elegant addition to the luxury smoking market. Made from real rose petals, this product offers an unparalleled, high-end, … [Read More...] about Rose Petal Cones
Tobacco and Nicotine Gold Award: Game Leaf Black Russian by Swedish Match
Introducing Game Leaf Black Russian, the fourth release from the Game Leaf Reserve series of Limited-Edition Rolled Leaf cigars. These cigars are produced from a premium crop of only the … [Read More...] about Tobacco and Nicotine Gold Award: Game Leaf Black Russian by Swedish Match
Tobacco and Nicotine Silver Award: White Owl Blackout Berry by Swedish Match
In January of 2024, consumers were offered a high-quality cigar with an unforgettable flavor —and just a bit of mystery. White Owl Blackout Berry, Swedish Match’s latest limited-edition slow-burn … [Read More...] about Tobacco and Nicotine Silver Award: White Owl Blackout Berry by Swedish Match
Tobacco and Nicotine Bronze Award: NIC-S by Premier Manufacturing
NIC-S revolutionizes nicotine enjoyment by only using pharmaceutical-grade, non-tobacco synthetic nicotine, meticulously crafted to isolate S-type molecules. NIC-S delivers consistent and unparalleled … [Read More...] about Tobacco and Nicotine Bronze Award: NIC-S by Premier Manufacturing
