The Kellogg’s Convenience Team announced that frosted chocolate fudge Pop-Tarts are returning to c-store shelves. The treats are chocolate crusted with a chocolate filling. This is in an effort to expand the wholesome snack category. The product comes with six pouches in a display carton with 12 cartons in a case for a total of…
Sundried Tomato And Basil Wheat Thins
Wheat Thins has added the zesty flavor of Sundried Tomato and Basil to its vending lineup to help operators capture additional sales from the 81% of consumers (according to International Food Information Council Food and Health Surveys 2006-2009) trying to incorporate more whole grains into their diets. Wheat Thins Sundried Tomato & Basil features a…
Italian Inspiration
Lettieri’s has launched two new Italian-inspired flavors—3-Meat and Italian Trio —to go along with its already successful line of enrobed lunch items under the “Stufferz” brand. A Lettieri’s exclusive, “Stufferz” brings together specially formulated baked bread with hearty fillings. The 3-Meat package includes three popular meats; diced ham, pepperoni and Genoa salami, blended with a…
Real Honest Popcorn
Convenience store owners looking to boost snack sales with innovative products take notice. Rocky Mountain Popcorn Co. introduces Naked Popcorn. The gluten-free, all-natural hot air-popped popcorn is naturally and lightly salted, and a whole grain snack. The product is both nut-free and contains no trans fats and offers a nine-month shelf life. One bite and your…
Lettieri’s Rolls Out New Product Lines
Lettieri’s introduces new Stufferz. Lettieri’s is rolling out new additions to its foodservice line. It recently introduced new Stufferz-mini loaves of bread stuffed with meats and cheeses-and has also extended its Stuffed Bread Stix line, creating several new flavors plus a blend of unique bread dough for each filling recipe. “In addition to providing…
BP’s ampm Adds Hispanic Snacks
BP’s ampm brand is adding some spice to ampm convenience store shelves with the introduction of a new line of proprietary Hispanic snacks. The snacks, which hit the shelves in several ampm markets earlier this year, debuted under the store’s El Mero brand. “Hispanic consumers are looking for products with authentic flavors,” said Bill Fry,…
National S’mores Day Approaches
National S’mores Day is Aug.10 and The Hershey Co. and Kraft Foods have partnered to help families and friends create lasting memories on this delicious summer holiday. S’mores have been a centerpiece of summertime since the recipe was first published in the Girl Scouts handbook in 1927. The classic treat is fun to make and…
Feed Your Wild Side
Jack Link’s Beef Jerky offers the Sasquatch Big Stick, a larger-than-life meat snack stick, measuring a full 16 inches in length. With a direct connection to Jack Link’s iconic Messin’ With Sasquatch marketing campaign, teens and young adults can now find Sasquatch Big Sticks in stores nationwide. Flavors include Happy (mild) and Angry (original). Beginning…
New Apple Sauce Flavors
To enhance its line of Musselman’s single-serve apple sauces, Knouse Foods is launching two new flavors: Totally Fruit Mixed Berry and Healthy Picks Granny Smith. Perfect for a multitude of foodservice operations, the apple sauce cups are an on-the-go solution, healthy meal accompaniment and anytime snack option. With flavors that appeal to all ages, each…
TravelCenters of America And McLane Renew Contract
TravelCenters of America LLC (TA) has renewed its contract with McLane, for supply chain services to its 233 TA and Petro Stopping Center branded travel stores throughout 41 states. The companies began their relationship in 1999. McLane’s 19 facilities will continue to support distribution of a broad line of products for TA. The stores offer…