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1. Hi-Chew Fantasy Mix
2. Hostess Boost Jumbo Donettes
Hi-Chew introduces the Fantasy Mix, featuring three new flavors fans have been waiting for, according to the company. The Fantasy Mix flavors are Rainbow Sherbet, made with layers of raspberry, lime and orange flavors; Blue Hawaii, made with notes of citrus and hints of pineapple; and true to flavor Blue Raspberry. Available in whimsically designed, colorful packaging, Hi-Chew Fantasy Mix is currently being sold in peg bags at 7-Eleven and Speedway locations nationwide, with wider distribution planned for later this year.
Hostess Brands expands its doughnut lineup with the rollout of caffeinated Hostess Boost Jumbo Donettes. They are available in two decadent varieties: Chocolate Mocha and Caramel Macchiato. Each hearty doughnut contains 50 to 70 milligrams of caffeine, or slightly less than the amount in one cup of coffee. Hostess Boost Jumbo Donettes come in 2.5-ounce single-serve packages for a suggested price of $2.49. Hostess Brands Inc. Lenexa, Kan. hostesscakes.com
Morinaga America Inc. Irvine, Calif. hi-chew.com
3. Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA Single-Serve Cans Dogfish Head Craft Brewery’s 90 Minute IPA is now available in 19.2ounce single-serve cans. The continually hopped, 9-percent ABV Imperial IPA rounds out the company’s lineup of single-serve options that previously focused on lower-ABV beers. The addition of 90 Minute IPA in single-serve cans leverages two current growth trends within the convenience store marketplace: Imperial IPAs and craft singles, according to the brewer. Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Milton, Del. dogfish.com
5. Paytronix Handoff Paytronix Handoff, a new functionality in the Paytronix Order & Delivery platform, makes it easy for retailers to publish a menu of items out to the various delivery aggregators, and then manage inbound orders through a single tablet or point-of-sale (POS) system. It provides c-stores with complete control over how items are viewed, described and priced regardless of which channel those items appear, including DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates and Grubhub. Handoff works with the most popular POS systems and leading third-party digital delivery platforms to eliminate the need to continually check multiple tablets for information; digitally connect third-party aggregators with internal POS systems and store operations; and provide a single point of entry for all online orders as they come in. Paytronix Systems Inc. Newton, Mass. paytronix.com/platform/order-delivery
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4. BIC Cutting Edge Lighter Series BIC’s latest special-edition lighter series helps consumers get their point across in style. Sick of shouting “You’re on Mute!” during video calls? Just flash your lighter from the refreshed Cutting Edge series. This is just one of the trendy designs in the lineup, which also features such sentiments as “Go With the Flow” and “Get a Life.” The lighters in this series have a suggested retail price of $2.19 each. All BIC Maxi Lighters are long-lasting, reliable, and 100 percent quality inspected. BIC USA Inc. Shelton, Conn. us.bic.com/en_us
