New Products

from CSN-0522

by ensembleiq

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1. Hi-Chew Fantasy Mix

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.

Morinaga America Inc. Irvine, Calif. hi-chew.com

2. Hostess Boost Jumbo Donettes

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

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

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

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

6. White Claw Hard Seltzer Passion Fruit

Passion Fruit is the newest flavor addition to the White Claw Hard Seltzer line. It will replace Mango in the second edition of the White Claw Variety Pack, which also includes Watermelon, Lemon and Tangerine varieties. Crafted through the brand’s proprietary BrewPure process, White Claw Hard Seltzer Passion Fruit offers consumers a clean, balanced and refreshing taste that features a combination of sweetness and the right amount of tartness found in the popular tropical fruit, according to the maker.

White Claw Seltzer Works Chicago whiteclaw.com

7. Rich’s Gluten Free Seasoned Cauliflower Pizza Crust & Flatbread

Rich’s Gluten Free Seasoned Cauliflower Pizza Crust and Flatbread are now available in two new sizes, giving convenience store operators quality, reliable plant-based crusts in a convenient freezerto-oven format. The two new sizes are 7.5-inch Gluten Free Seasoned Cauliflower Pizza Crust (40 per case, 3.5 ounces each) and 12-inch x 5-inch Gluten Free Seasoned Cauliflower Flatbread (48 per case, 5.5 ounces each). Made with more than 20 percent cauliflower, they are suitable for a variety of applications including pizzas, sandwiches and appetizers.

Rich Products Corp. Buffalo, N.Y. richsusa.com/plantbased-solutions

8. Arnold Palmer Snacks

Arnold Palmer Snacks are designed for both golfers and non-golfers who are seeking delicious and healthy snacking options while on the move. The initial launch includes four snack mixes: Protein Nut Blend, Healthy Heart Blend, Grille Room Mix — Sweet and Salty, and Grille Room Mix — Santa Fe Spiced. All four snack mixes are available in 2-ounce singleserve packages, as well as larger-sized standup packages. Arnold Palmer remains the most iconic golfer of all time, according to the company.

Arnold Palmer Snacks Amelia Island, Fla. arnoldpalmersnacks.com

9. McCormick Culinary Guacamole & More Seasoning

McCormick For Chefs is expanding its portfolio with the addition of McCormick Culinary Guacamole & More Seasoning. This premade blend of herbs and spices is designed to make it simple to prepare delicious guacamole, and can bring on-trend fresh flavor to other breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items, the company noted. No chopping or measuring is needed, enabling foodservice operators to save time and labor. McCormick Culinary is a collection of premium spices, herbs and seasonings specifically made for foodservice operators and chefs.

McCormick & Co. Inc. Hunt Valley, Md. mccormickforchefs.com/ products/mccormickculinary

10. Vynamic Retail Platform

The Vynamic Retail Platform is a new cloud-native platform that is based on an API-first design software environment to offer connected, flexible and efficient shopping experiences across all channels and touchpoints. By building in the cloud from the start and focusing on API integration as a core capability, the platform is more modular, more available and more open than other software platforms, according to Diebold Nixdorf. It offers modular microservices that can be deployed individually or used together, giving the retailer an end-to-end management solution. Functionalities include checkout, loyalty, retail management, and compliance. Each module can be hosted in the cloud or run in the store through embedded Edge technology with Vynamic-as-a-Service.