Erin Del Conte, executive editor of CStore Decisions, kicks off 2023 with a new product review. On the tasting menu: a popular energy drink’s new zero sugar offering, Reese’s Chocolate-Dipped Animal Crackers and a Valentine’s Day LTO from PopTarts.
New Products
Snacks for the Sweet Tooth
Emmy Boes, associate editor of CStore Decisions, tries Kind Soft Baked Granola, SweeTARTS Gummies Fruity Splitz and Labatt Blue Light Non-Alc Strawberry Acai.
January Taste Test
CStore Decisions’ Associate Editor Zhane Isom tries different snacks and candy, including Twizzlers Gummies, Doritos Cool Ranch Jalapeño Dip and Rolo Dark Salted Caramel.
Valentine’s Day Pop Tart Bites
Available for a limited time only, Frosted Sweet Swirl Cupcake Pop-Tarts Bites are on shelves nationwide now. These Pop-Tarts Bites are conveniently packaged in Valentine’s Day-themed portable pouches featuring space for personalizing a sweet message. The snack-able Valentine-inspired bites are a great treat to share during classroom parties or with friends and family to celebrate […]
Caramel-Filled Chocolate Candy
Hershey has announced its new line of Valentine’s Day treats, which includes Rolo Creamy Caramels. The candy comes in a 9.9-ounce bag of individually wrapped chocolate Rolos, featuring a sweet caramel filling on the inside. Wrapped in the signature Rolo foil, the treats can be eaten individually or used in a variety of desserts. The […]
Refrigeration Controller and App
Emerson introduced the CC200 case controller, a stand-alone controller for virtually any type of refrigeration display case or walk-in box and all required loads. The Cold Chain Connect app was designed as an innovative solution to communicate with the controller and provide streamlined start-up and commissioning, advanced connectivity and troubleshooting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), […]
Vanilla Ice Cream Bar With Dark Chocolate and Almonds
Dove Mini Sticks Vanilla Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate and Almonds, one of Mars’ newest ice cream innovations, is a premium dark chocolate and almond combination on a bar. Dove Ice Cream’s new offering is a mini ice cream bar meant to satisfy any sweet craving. The product is available in packs of six at […]
Colorful Marshmallow Bunnies
Peeps has released its Easter candy collection, which includes returning fan favorites and new creations. Included in the products returning this year are the iconic Marshmallow Bunnies, which have been a fan favorite for almost 70 years. The marshmallow treats are available in yellow, pink, blue and lavender. The snacks are gluten free and fat […]
Robotic Pizza-Making Solution
Hatco, Nala Robotics and Ovention have announced the development of a compact, fully autonomous robotic pizza-making system for convenience stores, quick service restaurants, ghost kitchens and other commercial settings. The joint solution combines Nala Robotics’ cooking automation and design technology with Ovention’s Shuttle Oven and Hatco’s Flav-R 2-Go Pizza Locker System. The all-in-one foodservice solution […]
Limited-Edition Unicorn-Shaped Cookie Dough
Pillsbury has teamed up with the Lisa Frank brand once again to release Pillsbury Lisa Frank Unicorn Shape Sugar Cookie Dough. A sought-after favorite that originally hit shelves last year, this limited-edition cookie dough comes ready to bake (but is also safe to eat raw) and is the same sugar cookie dough Pillsbury fans know […]
Multi-Feed Soap System With Top Fill Hub
Bradley released new Top Fill Multi-Feed Soap System, which is available with all WashBar hand-washing models. The top fill soap system features a large capacity 1.3-gallon tank that can supply soap to up to three WashBars at once. A single, easy-to-access top fill hub allows staff to refill multiple soap reservoirs all at one time. […]