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Kinder Chocolate Packs
Enter the world of Kinder Chocolate, where every bite is a delightful. Nestled within the iconic blue, white and red wrapping lies a chocolate masterpiece a perfect fusion of silky milk chocolate and creamy milky center. The blend of these premium ingredients creates...
Johnny Almond Warmer & Starter Kit
SIMPLE RECIPES Jonny Almond Nut Company relies on simple recipes and natural ingredients. Our process is almost identical to the very first batch of cinnamon roasted almonds introduced at the German Oktoberfest over 100 years ago! SMALL BATCHES To make sure our...
CIRC Energy Bites
Perfectly portable. Since Powerbar™ came out in the 1980’s, energy bars have become a staple on-the-go fuel for lots of people. By our count there are over 130 bar brands available to choose from today. From the 11 bar brands with mushrooms to the 6 brands that claim...
C-Store Food Trends: Health Food Gets Personal — Personalized Nutrition
C-stores are increasingly becoming a one-stop shop for consumers’ nutritional needs. It’s important to have the functional, healthy products that consumers are craving, so our stores can continue to be the only store needed. Across the industry we are seeing an...
C-Store Food Trends: Label Friendly Ingredients – What They Are and Why They Matter
In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward label-friendly ingredients in the food industry. Consumers are becoming more aware of what they put into their bodies and are demanding healthier, more natural options that can be easily identified on a product...
C-Store Food Trends: Spicy Foods Are on the Rise, Nationally and Locally!
One flavor trend that we’re seeing continue to tick up in 2023 and beyond is the affinity for a variety of spicy foods and food products. There are a number of reasons that unique spice profiles are selling well – novelty and excitement for sure, but also a wider...
C-Store Food Trends: Regional Differences in Trending Food Products
National trends always seem to take center stage, year after year, when new data is accumulated and released by a number of reputable sources – government, NGO, industry, and otherwise. While these national trends are important drivers of revenue growth, equally...
C-Store Industry Continues to Invest Where Food Service Demand Surges
The convenience store industry is constantly evolving and adapting to consumer demand and trends. This is becoming even more important as c-stores are being viewed as an alternative to quick service restaurants and “coffee shops” more than ever before. With the rise...
Trending C-store Foods: Craveables — Spicy, Nostalgic, and Fresh!
Everyone has their own tastes – and the trending c-store food products across the country prove it. From new levels of spice to classic comfort foods, nostalgic treats from our childhood to farm-fresh salads, the only thing that’s certain – we love options. Let’s dig...
C-Store Food Trends: Plant-Based Proteins and Sweeteners
Many of the trends we’re seeing in convenience store food service come back to the same general theme – an increase in options and availability. A growing market for plant-based proteins and sweeteners, literally referred to “alternatives,” is another reflection of...