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From MrBeast to Biltong: Meat Snacks Flex New Muscles at NACS
Legacy meat snack brands showcased simple formulations, grass-fed beef options and premium-positioned products at NACS last week.
NACS: Dole Eyes Frozen Indulgence, Snack Brand Leverages Influencer Creds
Legacy tropical fruit company Dole and new snack brand Wavers are playing to their respective strengths as they attempt to enter the convenience channel.
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Bar Category Incorporates Protein, Creatine Trends
Bar purveyors displayed at NACS new packaging, products and formulation changes that aligned with consumer demand for energy, creatine and flavor-forward innovation.
NACS 2019 Gallery: A Protein-Fueled Journey
This year’s annual National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) trade show featured a variety of protein plays — from zero-sugar jerky to new bean and lentil snacks. In this gallery, we feature some of the newest protein plays spotted on the show floor.
How Lehi Valley Is Cleaning Up with Snackworthy
Lehi Valley Trading Company, producer of High Valley Orchard, Arizona Snack Company and numerous private label products, launched SnackWorthy, a clean-label snack brand, last year. Encouraged by positive response from consumers, the brand announced during this year’s National Association of Convenience Stores show in Chicago, Ill., that it’s converting one of its most popular — and money-making — SKUs to the new line.
Watch: 4505 Founder Talks the ‘Premiumizaton’ of Pork Rinds in Convenience
In this interview recorded at NACS Show 2017, 4505 Chicharrones CEO and founder Ryan Farr discussed how he’s educating consumers about premium pork rinds, why consumers want natural options in c-stores and how the category fits into convenience retailers’ overall commitment to making healthier options more accessible.
How the Trump Presidency Affects Convenience
During last week’s National Association of Convenience Stores Show (NACS) 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, a panel evaluated the implications of a Trump-led White House for the industry, separating policy changes into “the good and the bad and the unknown.” Here’s how the panelists think Donald Trump’s presidency has shaped the convenience channel thus far.
Beyond Beverage: Arizona Brings Value-Play to Jerky
During last week’s National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show in Chicago, Illinois, the tea titans announced the launch of their first natural food line: Crazy Cowboy jerky. Crazy Cowboy debuted with five beef and pork SKUs, and will be sold in 1.5-ounce bags for $1.99 to $2.99.
NACS Video: Convenience Stores Look to NOSH With Companies Big and Small
At this year’s NACS Expo, sellers of all kinds pointed out their healthy, organic, and sustainable bona fides. This video survey shows some of the brands and trends influencing convenience store retailing, and looks to John Mackey, the co-CEO of Whole Foods for an indication of where the future of the channel might lie.