Talenti’s new Dairy-Free Caramel Toffee Crunch Gelato is one of many new flavors the brand has released in 2023. The ice cream flavor starts with a smooth and creamy cashew-flavored gelato and mixes in swirls of the brand’s signature dulce de leche and crunchy almond toffee pieces for an indulgent and sophisticated treat. Made with […]
Strawberry Peach-Flavored Energy Drinks
Rockstar has launched two new beverage varieties to its product line — Rockstar Punched Strawberry Peach and Rockstar Pure Zero, which also features the same Strawberry Peach flavor but with zero sugar. Each of these energy drinks contain 240 milligrams of caffeine to keep consumers alert and energized morning, noon and night. Rockstar Punched Strawberry […]
Candy and Beverage Review
Zhane Isom, associate editor for CStore Decisions, reviews Hershey’s Kisses Milklicious candies, smartwater alkaline with antioxidant and Zing Zang Blazing Bloody Mary Ready-to-Drink (RTD) cocktail.
Jamaican-Style Ginger Beer
Goya has released a new flavor of ginger beer — Goya Jamaican Style Ginger Beer. The refreshing beverage delivers a unique ginger kick and is perfect for enjoying with family and friends on any occasion. The beverage can be used on its own or in a variety of cocktails. The non-alcoholic drink comes in a […]
New FMB Can Design, Strawberry Lemonade Flavor
Island Brands USA is expanding distribution of its new-look CRUSH flavored malt beverage line into Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee, where it’s also launching a new flavor option: CRUSH Strawberry Lemonade. It joins CRUSH Tropical Punch and CRUSH Lime Margarita, all of which clock in at 10% alcohol-by-volume and are available year-round in […]
Reese’s Frozen Dessert Bar
Reese’s released a new lineup of frozen treats that are currently available nationwide. One of these new treats is Reese’s Peanut Butter Frozen Dairy Dessert Bar. This is a peanut butter frozen dairy dessert blended with Reese’s peanut butter sauce and covered in a milk chocolate coating and cake crumbs. The Reese’s Peanut Butter Frozen […]
Spirits-Based Seltzers Drive RTD Growth
Ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails and hard seltzers may not carry the same novelty that initially drove the success of the category, but they continue to see varied growth and should continue to do so in 2023. IRI data shows spirits-based seltzers jumped astronomically in dollar sales over the last year at c-stores by 121.6% to $100…
Weigel’s Launches Cookies and Cream Milk
Weigel’s announced the launch of its newest product — Cookies and Cream Milk. Weigel’s Cookies and Cream Milk is made with the freshest milk from local dairy farms, combined with a blend of cookies and cream flavor. “We’re always looking for new and exciting ways to bring our customers the flavors they crave,” said Bill…
Springtime Snacks and Beverage Review
Associate Editor of CStore Decisions Emmy Boes tries King Size Chex Mix Bars in the Peanut Butter Chocolate flavor, HARD MTN DEW Zero Sugar and Cinnabon Jumbo Snax.
Plant-Based Milk Offers Opportunity for Dairy
Retailers are looking for ways to breathe new life into the dairy segment with limited-time-offer (LTO) flavors and plant-based alternatives. Unit sales of dairy milk plunged 9.8% for the 52 weeks ending Jan. 1, 2023, according to IRI. Dollar sales for the same period were flat at 1.6%. Unit sales of flavored milk fell 11.6%,…