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1. Cuties Three-Pack
2. Bevy Long Drink
Core-Mark International is now the exclusive distributor of three-pack bags of Sun Pacific Cuties to the convenience retail market. Available to all 50,000-plus convenience stores served by both Core-Mark and Eby-Brown in the United States, the Cuties Three-Pack offers on-the-go consumers a delicious, easy to-eat option for a healthy snack. Adding Cuties clementines builds on the company’s commitment to offering wide-ranging choices.
The Boston Beer Co. introduces Bevy Long Drink, a hard sparkling refresher. The new beverage is inspired by the national cocktail of Finland, the “Long Drink” or “lonkero,” which typically consists of gin, grapefruit soda and tonic. Available in two varieties — Sparkling Citrus Refresher and Sparkling Berry Refresher — Bevy Long Drink is made from an easy-drinking blend of citrus flavors and wild juniper berries. Each can has a 5.8 percent ABV.
Core-Mark International Westlake, Texas core-mark.com
The Boston Beer Co. Boston bevylongdrink.com
3. Dove Large Promises
4. Rich’s Plant-Based Cheese
Mars Wrigley’s Dove Chocolate presents Dove Large Promises, which are three times the size of the original Dove Promises. The new offering brings consumers a more premium experience to share, enjoy individually, or take on the go. Packaged in a set of three, Dove Large Promises feature a decadent filling enrobed in silky-smooth chocolate. They are available in two flavor variations, Milk Chocolate & Caramel and Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter.
A vegan, non-dairy alternative to traditional cheese, Rich’s Plant-Based Cheese is naturally cultured to deliver the melt, flavor and texture consumers expect. Available in two varieties — mozzarella-style shreds and American-style slices — the plant-based cheese is made without the top eight allergens and contains no artificial flavors or colors. The Mozzarella Shreds come four per case at 2.5 pounds each. The American Slices come six per case at 1.5 pounds each.
Mars Wrigley Newark, N.J. dovechocolate.com
5. Passport Express Lane Self-Checkout With Cash Automation Gilbarco Veeder-Root is partnering with Crane Payment Innovations (CPI) to offer cash automation technology with its Passport Express Lane Self-Checkout system for convenience stores. CPI’s Paypod cash recycler hardware is now available as an optional feature for Passport Express Lane, as cash remains an important aspect of the c-store environment. Paypod cash recyclers reduce daily cash reconciliation activities, streamline retail operations, reduce shrink, remove hygiene concerns, and help retailers maximize their investment with a solution that is designed to evolve with the market, according to Gilbarco. Gilbarco Veeder-Root Greensboro, N.C. gilbarco.com/us
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Rich Products Corp. Buffalo, N.Y. richsusa.com/plantbased-solutions
