Conagra Kicks Off New Year With New Twists For Slim Jim Andy Capps and Dukes Brands

by Emily Jed

January 6, 2019

CHICAGO -- Conagra Brands has taken the wraps off several new products well suited for the vending and micromarket channel. Expanding its Slim Jim meat stick…

Push Beverages Revives Liquid Lightning Energy Drink

by Emily Jed

December 13, 2018

SUCCASUNNA. NJ -- Push Beverages has reformulated, repackaged and refreshed its Liquid Lightning Energy Drink, a regional favorite that launched more than a…

Van Wyk Debuts Sweet Salty Pretzel Twists

by Emily Jed

December 5, 2018

CASTLE ROCK, CO -- New from Van Wyk Confections are Sweet & Salty Pretzel Twists, ideal for vending and micromarkets. The crunchy, salty Bavarian pretzels…

Bazooka Candy Brands Introduces Ring Pop Gummy Gems Candy

by Emily Jed

November 26, 2018

NEW YORK CITY -- Bazooka Candy Brands , a division of The Topps Co. Inc., has taken the wraps off Ring Pop Gummy Gems. Inspired by the brand's signature gem…

Big League Chew Adds Softball-Inspired Character To Iconic Bubble Gum Roster

by Emily Jed

November 26, 2018

AKRON, NY -- Big League Chew has added a softball player-inspired character to its iconic shredded bubble gum pouch. The new character will be featured on its…

Embed Adds Cloud-Based Online Reservation System To ToolKit

by Tim Sanford

November 11, 2018

EMBED EVENT RESERVATIONS SMART DEVICE APP DALLAS -- Embed has announced the introduction of a reservation system for entertainment venues that conduct special…

Campbells Well Yes Sipping Soups Offer Nutritious Snacking On-the-Go

by Emily Jed

November 6, 2018

CAMDEN, NJ -- Campbell Soup Co. has introduced Well Yes! Sipping Soups in packaging designed for heating and eating on the go and ideal for vending machines…

ConAgra Launches Angies Boomchickapop Microwave Popcorn

by Emily Jed

November 6, 2018

CHICAGO -- ConAgra Brands is rolling out Angie's Boomchickapop microwave popcorn, delivering the same combination of flavor and simple ingredients offered in…

FrameWorks Display Introduces Rack Solutions For Micromarkets

by Emily Jed

November 6, 2018

MUSCATINE, IA -- FrameWorks Displays has created easy-to-assemble, affordable and streamlined racking systems for use in micromarkets. Many traditional…

Hershey Unveils Reeses Thins

by Emily Jed

November 6, 2018

HERSHEY, PA Hershey has taken the wraps off its new Reese's Thins that will hit the market in March 2019. Reese's Thins are 40% thinner than regular Reese's…

PepsiCo Acquires Health Warrior Expanding Presence In Plant-Based Space

by Emily Jed

November 6, 2018

PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo Inc. has acquired Health Warrior Inc., a Richmond, VA, company that makes plant-based products including nutrition bars. Health…

Lorissas Kitchen Launches Herb Roasted Turkey Cuts

by Emily Jed

October 17, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS -- Lorissa's Kitchen is expanding its line of premium strips and cuts to include herb roasted turkey. The herb-roasted, tender, bite-sized cuts…

Welchs Tough As Grapes Campaign Targets Gen X Men

October 17, 2018

CONCORD, MA -- Welch's has launched a new marketing campaign, "Tough as Grapes," that targets Gen X men with a tough and gritty look at how Welch's grape juice…

MultiTech Plug-And-Play Device Provides Connectivity For Vending Machines

by Emily Jed

September 18, 2018

MOUNDS VIEW, MN -- Multi-Tech Systems Inc., a global manufacturer of M2M and IoT devices, has introduced the MultiConnect microCell USB cellular modem. The…

Push Beverages Introduces Strawberry Soda

by Emily Jed

September 18, 2018

SUCCASUNNA, NJ -- New from Push Beverages is its namesake soda in a strawberry flavor. It joins Push fruit-flavored pineapple, peach, orange, grape and diet…

Coca-Cola Turkey Plays Up Summer Vibe On Cans With Thermochromic Color-Changing Inks

by Emily Jed

June 26, 2018

PHILADELPHIA -- Coca-Cola Turkey worked with Crown Holdings Inc. to use thermochromic inks to add color, function and fun to 10 new aluminum beverage can…

Coca-Cola Canada Builds 85M Dairy Product Production Facility

by Emily Jed

June 20, 2018

TORONTO -- Coca-Cola Canada announced an $85 million investment to build a new production facility in Peterborough, Ontario. The facility will provide new…

Naked Fruit And Veggie Bars Hit The Market

by Emily Jed

June 12, 2018

PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo Foodservice is rolling out Naked Fruit, Nut & Veggie Bars, extending the brand beyond premium juices and smoothies for the first…

PepsiCo To Acquire Bare Snacks

by Emily Jed

June 6, 2018

PURCHASE, NY -- PepsiCo Inc. has agreed to acquire Bare Foods Co. (doing business as Bare Snacks ), a U.S.-based maker of baked fruit and vegetable snacks.…

Living Essentials Rolls Out 5-hour Tea

by Emily Jed

May 24, 2018

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI -- Living Essentials LLC has introduced 5-hour Tea shots. It's initially available in peach flavor. The 1.93-fl.oz. bottles don't require…