5 minute read
New Products
from CSN - 1222
by ensembleiq
Reese’s Big Cup Stuffed With Reese’s Puffs
New from The Hershey Co., the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate collides with Reese’s Puffs cereal to create a unique Reese’s experience. The latest mashup from the brand, Reese’s Big Cup Stuffed With Reese’s Puffs, hit store shelves in November. According to Henry Hancock, senior associate brand manager for Reese’s, the collaboration takes chocolate and peanut butter fandom to a new stratosphere.
THE HERSHEY CO. • HERSHEY, PA. • THEHERSHEYCOMPANY.COM
Jose Cuervo Sparkling Cocktails
Jose Cuervo unveiled new packaging for its entire portfolio of Sparkling Cocktails. Each flavor design incorporates vibrant colors and unique elements reminiscent of its cocktail. The brand is also debuting two new flavors: Tequila Mule, a tequila twist on the classic Moscow Mule; and Pink Lemonade Margarita, featuring ripe raspberries, strawberries and oranges up front, with a sweet lemon peel and tequila finish. Jose Cuervo Sparkling Cocktails are available nationwide in four-packs for a suggested retail price of $12.99.
PROXIMO SPIRITS • JERSEY CITY, N.J. • CUERVO.COM
BIC Special Edition Astrology Series Lighters
Consumers can show off their zodiac signs with the new designs in the refreshed Astrology Special Edition Series by BIC. All 12 zodiac signs are brought to life through the stunning work of award-winning illustrator, graphic novel and story development artist Nathan Fox in this refresh, according to the company. The lighters in this series have a suggested retail price of $2.19 per lighter. All BIC Maxi Lighters are longlasting, reliable and 100 percent quality inspected.
BIC USA INC. • SHELTON, CONN. • US.BIC.COM
Trolli Sour Duo Crawlers
Trolli takes gummi worms to the next level with the launch of Sour Duo Crawlers. The brand’s latest innovation is a fruity flavored, dual-textured sour gummi worm that delivers a multisensory experience, according to the maker. These crawlers combine two sour tropical flavors, with one side that’s a classic chewy gummi and another side that’s whipped and aerated for a soft and squishy texture. Each pack features three flavor combinations: Mango/Pineapple, Citrus/Watermelon and Strawberry/Guava.
FERRARA CANDY CO. • CHICAGO • FERRARAUSA.COM
BTC Power All-In-One DC Fast Charger
BTC Power introduced its 180-kilowatt All-In-One (AiO) DC Fast Charger at the 2022 NACS Show. This is the first of the company’s new Gen4 products, which can charge an electric vehicle’s battery to 80 percent in as little as 10 minutes. The fast charger features two touchscreen options, 15-inch or 32-inch, to communicate messages to customers; ADA-compliant retractable cables; and simultaneous charging capabilities. The 180-kilowatt AiO DC Fast Charger also boasts a compact design with a footprint similar to a standard gas pump.
BTC POWER INC. • SANTA ANA, CALIF. • BTCPOWER.COM
Hawaiian Breeze Extra Strength 5-hour Energy Shot
The 5-hour Energy brand unveiled several new products at the 2022 NACS Show. Making its debut was the Hawaiian Breeze Extra Strength 5-hour Energy shot, which will be supported by national advertising in early 2023. The extra strength formula features B-vitamins, amino acids, nutrients and 230 milligrams of caffeine. Additionally, the brand introduced three new flavors of its 16-ounce carbonated 5-hour Energy beverages: OrangeSicle, Pineapple Splash and Tropical Burst. The addition of these flavors doubles the brand’s number of energy drink products.
5-HOUR ENERGY • FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. • 5HOURENERGY.COM
Fi-Being
The maker of Hi-Chew, Morinaga America Inc., brings a new brand into the better-for-you candy category: Fi-Being. Each serving of the hard candy offers 39 percent of the daily recommended dietary fiber intake. Fi-Being provides 11 grams of dietary fiber per serving, while containing just 4 grams of sugar and no sugar alcohol. The candy comes in Passionfruit and Elderberry flavors, and is offered in a 1.76-ounce bag for a suggested retail price of $3.29.
MORINAGA AMERICA INC. • IRVINE, CALIF. • FIBEING.COM
Peruvian Cold Espresso Concentrate
Javo Beverage Co. seeks to stir up the cold brew market with its new Peruvian Cold Espresso Concentrate, a liquid espresso coffee concentrate made with 100 percent Peruvian Arabica coffee. One ounce is equivalent to an espresso shot. The product allows for the ease and convenience of handcrafting authentic hot and cold espresso-based beverages, desserts and sauces without the need for an espresso machine, according to the company.
JAVO BEVERAGE CO. • VISTA, CALIF. • JAVOBEVERAGE.COM
Duro Tamper-Evident Bags
Duro, a Novolex brand, is introducing Load & Fold Shopping Bags and Load & Seal Shopping Bags, tamper-evident paper bags that offer more secure transport and delivery for retailers and restaurants. The bags feature a wide opening for easy loading, a flat bottom to keep items secure and sturdy paper twist handles for easy and reliable carrying. The Load & Fold bags offer an upscale folded top security option using a customer-supplied branded label or other adhesive to seal the bag. The Load & Seal bags offer a built-in, tamper-evident adhesive strip to securely seal the bag. Both options come in a variety of popular sizes and can be branded with advertising and logos.
NOVOLEX • HARTSVILLE, S.C. • NOVOLEX.COM/TAMPER-EVIDENT
Phronesis Signage System
FoodSignPros is updating roller grill signage with the Phronesis Signage System, an all-in-one roller grill signage and management solution that features wireless LED roller grill flavor IDs and signage. Phronesis helps solve the problems of traditional roller grill signage, and delivers the premium experience and visuals of digital signage without the cost or complexity, according to the company. It boasts a reimagined divider system to optimize customer lines of sight, organize product and wirelessly illuminate grill signs. The system also allows operators to block customer access to any amount of still-cooking food, while continuing to sell product.
