Ficacci Olives, based in Rome, offers fresh olives fit for convenience stores. The company is proposing a new two-ounce-sized package for c-store retailers.
Foodservice Roundup
Senior Editor of CStore Decisions Emmy Boes tries three different items that would work well within c-store foodservice. These are Rich’s Cheesy Pull Apart Flatbread, Better Balance’s Better Dog and Borgo Rovagnati’s Salami Trio.
Natural Energy Drink
Rat Bastard launched its newest flavor at the 2023 NACS Show — Watermelon. The zero-calorie, zero-sugar beverage is made with a natural green tea extract.
Snacking Pickles
Patriot Pickle showcases its variety of pickle cuts and flavors, including its new-to-market grab-and-go snacking pickles, which come in four flavors.
Sleeping Aids
Sandland Sleep offers natural sleep solutions, and it recently launched an extra-strength deep sleep item for c-store retailers to look into that aligns well with travelers on the road.
Hangover Aids
Cheers gives c-store retailers the chance to offer their customers supplements to combat the negative after-effects of drinking alcohol. With alcohol being such a popular c-store purchase, retailers can stock these aids alongside it.
Sweet Treat Roundup
CStore Decisions Senior Editor Emmy Boes tries three different delicious treats. They are Wonka Magic Hat Gummies, Sour Patch Kids Lemonade Fest and Muddy Buddies Funfetti.
Candy, Cookies and Chips
Senior Editor of CStore Decisions Emmy Boes taste tests Lays Kettle Cooked Ruffles All Dressed Flavored, Chips Deluxe Fudgy and Reese’s Creamy.
Road Trip Roundup
CStore Decisions Senior Editor Emmy Boes tries snacks that convenience store customers might pick up for a road trip. These are General Mills Convenience’s Hidden Valley Ranch and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bugles, Welch’s ZERO SUGAR Fruity Bites, and good2grow’s BIGGER in Raspberry Lemonade and Orange Mango flavors.
Bakery Roundup
CStore Decisions Senior Editor Emmy Boes shares different items that would be ideal for a c-store bakery selection. These are Rich Products’ Rustic Blueberry Scones, Nestlé Toll House’s Plant-Based Chocolate Chip Morsels in the semi-sweet flavor and Prairie City Bakery’s Coffee House Muffins in blueberry and banana nut flavors.
Summertime Beverages
CStore Decisions’ Senior Editor Emmy Boes tries three different beverages that customers may find appealing during the warmer months. These are Javi’s Ranch Water Grapefruit, Zonin Coastal Lemon Spritz and BioSteel Cherry Lime.