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Here’s how cellular accessories can help retailers boost general-merchandise sales

Perfetti Van Melle USA, Inc. is launching the first soft gummy products in the U.S. under the Fruit-tella brand, which has strong roots in Europe.

Snacking has never been as prevalent as it currently is with today’s consumers. With snacking occasions on the rise, consumers are seeking out indulgent treats more than they ever have. In fact, according to IRI, the “True Indulgence” snacking segment was not only the largest in 2020, but it was also the fastest-growing,

Oberto’s founder, Constantino Oberto (1889-1943), an Italian immigrant, began selling hand-made Italian sausages in 1918 from a small shop in South Seattle. 101 year later, the brand is reintroducing AUTHENTIC Italian charcuterie from Felino, Italy to the United States.

NABISCO, the maker of OREO, RITZ, belVita and Chips Ahoy!, is gearing up for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 as the Official Cookie and Cracker sponsor of Team USA. The iconic brands will rally fans to "Snack Together.

Good2grow, the better-for-you kids beverage brand has made a splash with their Fortified Water Featuring PODZ, the next generation of good2grow collectors’ tops. This product is designed with bigger kids in mind (ages 7-12).

Hydrating and refreshing CBD Living Sparkling Water is available in four mouthwatering fruity flavors. It combines 25mg of Nano-CBD with vitamins and minerals for added health and immunity (Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Potassium and Zinc). Available in the following flavors:

UniFirst Facility Service programs provide quality floorcare, restroom, and other ancillary products to help you create a safer, cleaner, healthier, and more attractive work environment—while also reducing your overall facility maintenance expense.

Candy has been a critical growth driving segment for the total convenience category. Airheads innovation has proven to be mainly incremental to the category, including gum, and has proven to have more incremental innovation than the competition.

Nowadays, it’s not enough for convenience stores to offer just coffee, tobacco and a quick bite. As c-store inventories expand, so do consumer expectations. More and more customers expect to be able to purchase household staples on the go without needing to make a second stop.