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Welcome to RBG's Independent Retailer Blog! Here you will find the latest in the convenience store industry including news from our vendor partners, industry news, trends, new products, events and more. Subscribe today to receive email updates with the latest news and updates instantly! 

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[Snacks,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/snacks) [Clif Bar](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/clif-bar)

### [Builders is on Fire!](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/builders-is-on-fire)

Oct 5, 2022, 2:08:31 PM

We’re all building toward something great. That’s why delicious CLIF® Builders® and CLIF® Builders® Minis offer complete plant protein\*, including essential amino acids to help support, rebuild, and repair muscles.

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[AllOver Media,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/allover-media) [Advertising](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/advertising)

### [Earn Rebates for Advertising!](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/earn-rebates-for-advertising)

Oct 5, 2022, 1:56:22 PM

In today’s fast paced world, you have to meet people where they are and outdoor advertising allows you to do just that. By putting your brand boldly out there, you expand your audience reach and make an impact. But, what exactly is outdoor advertising? AllOver Media is here to break it down, so you can understand what we do!

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[Meat Snacks,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/meat-snacks) [Oberto,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/oberto) [Snacks](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/snacks)

### [Oberto’s Italian Charcuterie & Bavarian Meats!](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/obertos-italian-charcuterie-bavarian-meats)

Sep 29, 2022, 2:23:14 PM

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.

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[Lil' Drug Store,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/lil-drug-store) [Health & Beauty Products,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/health-beauty-products) [Carmex](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/carmex)

### [How to Boost HBC Sales During Cold and Flu Season](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/how-to-boost-hbc-sales-during-cold-and-flu-season)

Sep 29, 2022, 12:16:42 PM

Increasing incremental category sales

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[Kellogg's,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/kelloggs) [Foodservice](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/foodservice)

### [Uplevel Your Foodservice Offerings with MorningStar® Farms!](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/uplevel-your-foodservice-offerings-with-morningstar-farms)

Sep 29, 2022, 9:47:01 AM

Consumers’ eating habits are changing and plant-based protein is becoming table stakes. At MorningStar Farms, we have spent over 40 years crafting uncompromisingly delicious plant-based takes on America’s favorite foods. Designed for back of house performance, our products make it easy to ass craveable, inspired plant-based dishes to your menu.

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[Chewy Candy,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/chewy-candy) [Perfetti Van Melle,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/perfetti-van-melle) [Fruittella](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/fruittella)

### [Fruittella – Perfetti Van Melle’s Better For You Candy Brand!](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/fruittella-perfetti-van-melles-better-for-you-candy-brand)

Jun 27, 2022, 4:14:45 PM

Fruittella is a flavorful fruity candy innovation to meet the growing market of millennial families and their children craving tasty Better-For-You sweet indulgence options. It is made with real fruit puree. In fact, that is the first ingredient. You get all you really want from a candy – real fruit puree, colors and flavors from natural sources, peanuts & nut free, and no high-fructose corn syrup.

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### [Oberto Chicken Snacks](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/oberto-chicken-snacks)

Jun 27, 2022, 4:13:06 PM

Oberto Specialty Meats continues to explore new recipes and new meats just as their Founder. Constantinio Oberto, did 103 years ago. The brand is exited to continue to grow on their Oberto Chicken product mix. It is not just any chicken; it’s a perfect on-the-go snack that meets our standards of quality and flavor.

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### [The Gummi with the A on the Tummy™](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/the-gummi-with-the-a-on-the-tummy)

Jun 27, 2022, 4:11:35 PM

For over 30 years, Albanese Confectionery has been making the World's Best Gummies and Chocolate located in the heart of the Midwest! We have a simple recipe for success, putting flavor and texture first, always finding a better way, and never taking ourselves too seriously. We are proud to say our gummies have all the trending attributes of Gluten Free, Fat Free, Low Sodium and made in the USA! The Gummi with the A on the tummy™ offers a softer chew that’s bursting with flavor and sour gummies that start sour, and stay sour!

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[Keurig Dr Pepper,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/keurig-dr-pepper) [Snacks](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/snacks)

### [The Original, Delicious Treat Mom’s & Kid’s Love](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/the-original-delicious-treat-moms-kids-love)

Jun 7, 2022, 1:03:11 PM

Mott’s Applesauce Pouches are the delicious treat that mom’s and kid’s alike love! Moms are starting to shop at convenience stores more and more often with their kids. They are looking for a snack that is healthy for their kids. Mott’s Applesauce Pouches delivers this as they are an excellent source of Vitamin C and is free of cholesterol and sodium. The original is always a favorite for customers but there are a variety of other flavors to choose from:

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[Snacks,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/snacks) [Salty Snacks,](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/salty-snacks) [Wonderful Pistachios](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/tag/wonderful-pistachios)

### [This Nut Packs a Nutritional Punch!](https://blog.royalbuying.com/rbg_blog/this-nut-packs-a-nutritional-punch)

May 24, 2022, 1:21:07 PM

Wonderful Pistachios are just that…Wonderful! This little nut packs a serious nutritional punch! Each 28g serving (1oz) of Wonderful Pistachios has 6 grams of protein, or 12% of the recommended daily value. Pistachios are the only “good source” of protein1, with over 10% daily value, among popular snack nuts2.

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