Hershey Introduces New Sweet Innovations at NACS

This December, Hershey will roll out Hershey’s White with Whole Almonds bar

October 2, 2019

Visitors to Hershey’s booth discovered how Hershey is driving trips and conversion for instant consumables through emerging media channels, cross-merchandising solutions, new product offerings and actionable shopper insights.

7-Eleven Hosts Second Annual Emerging Brands Event in Search of Innovative Products

The event provides 7-Eleven an opportunity to learn more about new products reshaping the industry

September 11, 2019

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This year 65 emerging brands will be invited to make their case about why they deserve a spot on 7-Eleven® store shelves, as well as learn about the convenience retailer's history of innovation.

Conagra Brands Showcases Snack Portfolio Innovations at NACS

Conagra Brands has accelerated its new product pipeline using an agile, insights-driven approach to innovation in snacking

October 10, 2018

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Conagra Brands will present innovative snack solutions and improved display vehicles for convenience stores driven by the preferences of modern consumers.

Berner Showcases RTD Coffee Beverages, Clean Label Dips at 2018 NACS

Berner has more than 20 years of experience with retort processing and can be a single source partner for retailers

October 5, 2018

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Berner is one of the largest producers of retort dips, sauces, aerosol cheese and shelf stable RTD coffees and teas beverages.

Demand for Healthier Foods in C-Stores

New study shows that the loyal customer is ranking “freshness” as a top priority for store selection

June 3, 2016

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In a departure from previous findings, Q1’s latest comprehensive study shows that convenience store “regulars,” who include younger males and Hispanic males, are increasingly selecting c-stores based on better-for-you options.

C-Store Snack Trends

Study reveals only 5% of recent convenience store beer purchases included a prepared food item

August 12, 2015

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Convenience store operators can increase sales of prepared food items by connecting late afternoon and evening snacking behaviors with purchases, according to a study commissioned by Tyson Convenience Foodservice in partnership with Anheuser-Busch.

New Product Trends

Best-Selling New Retail, C-store Products

Information Resources, Inc. released its “2013 New Product Pacesetters” report, in which the firm identifies last year’s most successful consumer packaged goods brands.

May 21, 2014

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Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), Chicago, released its “2013 New Product Pacesetters” report, in which the firm identifies last year’s most successful consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands.

Prepared Foods

2020 January

Check out the January 2020 issue of Prepared Foods, featuring our cover story on what seasonings can add to food and beverage products, the increasing number of meal kit consumers, and much more.

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