Uncle Ervin’s smoked meats introduce a fresh idea into an established category. Its Premium Texas Jerky, currently offered in a three-ounce bag, is unlike any other, with attention-grabbing, bold flavors, including Bohemian Garlic, Jalapeno Honey, Texas Heat, Mesquite, Lemon Pepper, Peppered, and Zero Sugar; coming soon are Korean BBQ, Cajun, and Teriyaki. Uncle Ervin processes […]
New Products
Customizable Pizza Prep Table Refrigerator
Hoshizaki America, Inc. has unveiled its new pizza prep table refrigerator. This new pizza prep table is designed with patent-pending technology that keeps food at ideal temperatures in the rail and the cabinet while requiring less labor and maintenance. Night/Day mode allows for automatic changing of the rail set point with the lid open so […]
Plant-Based Sandwich Buns
Retailers can now expand their menu with a premium bun that meets consumers’ needs for gourmet offerings and trending health halos without compromising taste and quality. The new plant-based brioche buns from La Brea Bakery are buttery, rich, mildly sweet, flavorful, and have a tender crumb that’s hearty enough to hold up to the juiciest […]
Clinically-Tested Energy Shots
Vitamin Energy has introduced its new clinically proven energy shots. Vitamin Energy recently completed clinical trials on all of its energy shots and is pleased to announce that Vitamin Energy is now officially the world’s first and only ‘clinically tested and proven’ energy shot brand. Increased energy levels, increased happiness, increased mental focus and supported […]
New Cash Automation Device
Crane Payment Innovations has introduced its new Paypod Compact. The Paypod Compact is the easiest way to add cash automation to retailers’ self-service or attended lane checkout systems. Whether retailers want to create a fully-custom solution, add cash to their existing design, or automate cash handling in attended lanes, the Paypod Compact is the right […]
Durable Lighter for Tobacco Pipes
Zippo has a brand-new addition to its popular collection of swappable inserts for the classic Zippo lighter case. The Yellow Flame Butane Pipe Lighter Insert combines the benefits of a yellow butane flame with the unique chimney style of the classic pipe lighter. The adjustable flame height allows for precise control, catering to different pipe […]
Heart-Shaped Fruit Snacks
Welch’s Juicefuls HeartThrobs, the heart-shaped version of Welch’s Juicefuls Juicy Fruit Snacks, is a fruit snack bursting with real juice consumers can see and fruit they can taste. Released in advance of Valentine’s Day 2023, Welch’s Juicefuls HeartThrobs Juicy Fruit Snacks come in vibrant seasonal packaging that includes a “To and From” note card on […]
Lighters With Adjustable Flame
The Scripto Hybrid Jet Flame from Calico Brands features a high heat concentrated blue flame, refillable tank, extended nozzle for safer lighting, a push button mechanism and adjustable flame. Calico Brands www.calicobrands.com
Snacktime Roundup
CStore Decisions Senior Editor Emmy Boes tries a few new products available to c-stores. These are two Fiorucci Panino flavors — Pizza Flavored and Pepperoni & Pepper Jack — as well as the Chex Mix Remix Zesty Taco and Cheesy Pizza flavors and Takis Dragon Sweet Chili.
Holiday Candy Taste Test
Erin Del Conte, editor-in-chief of CStore Decisions, is taste testing White Chocolate Toasty Vanilla M&M’S, Hilco’s Girl Scouts Thin Mints Candy Canes and Reese’s Caramel Big Cup.
Holiday Candy Review
Zhane Isom, associate editor of CStore Decisions, reviews candy for the holiday season, including BRACH’S Elf Candy Canes, Kool-Aid Popping Candy and CandyRific Mickey Mouse Candy-Filled Case.