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1. Better Break Convenience Line The Better Break Convenience Line provides the solution busy consumers on the go have been looking for when it comes to wholesome, flavorful prepared meals, according to the maker. Containing 130 calories or less per serving and packed with 4 grams of protein per serving, Better Break products feature wholesome vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli, sweet potato, kale and corn, and a delicious sauce. Both vegetarian and plantbased options are available. Varieties include Spicy Pomodoro, Zesty Green Chile, and Summer Corn. The chef-inspired meals come in heat-and-eat, microwave-safe, BPAfree packaging. Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Coral Gables, Fla. freshdelmonte.com
2. Chex Mix MAX’D Chex Mix MAX’D includes all the Chex Mix components that consumers know and love — Chex pieces, rye chips, pretzels and breadsticks — but with a blast of bold and spicy flavor. Two varieties are available: Spicy Dill and Buffalo Ranch. Each 4.25ounce bag has a suggested retail price of $2.89. General Mills Convenience Minneapolis (800) 243-5687 generalmillscf.com
3. JOB Virgin Rolling Papers The new JOB Virgin Rolling Papers line is designed to appeal to consumers’ desire to follow an ecofriendly, environmentally conscious lifestyle. The papers are vegan, GMO free and made from responsibly harvested fibers that retain their native brown hue. Made in France, the papers are ultra-thin and slightly porous for comfortable, smooth rolling and a truer taste to please experienced and novice consumers alike, according to the maker. The product is available in 11/4, 11/2 single wide and slim sizes, packed 40 boxes to a case. A four-box counter display is also available. Republic Tobacco LP Glenview, Ill. (800) 288-8888 therepublicgroup.net
5. VELO Nicotine Pouches
4. Corona Refresca Corona Refresca is the firstever flavored malt beverage released by the Corona brand. The new line of premium alcohol-spiked beverages includes three tropical varieties: Passionfruit Lime, Guava Lime and Coconut Lime. Each beverage has an ABV of 4.5 percent and is 199 calories per 12-ounce serving. Now available nationwide, the Guava Lime and Passionfruit Lime varieties come in sixpacks for a suggested retail price of $9.99. A 12-pack that includes all three flavors is available for a suggested retail price of $16.99. Crown Imports Chicago coronausa.com
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R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co. expands its modern oral nicotine portfolio with VELO, a line of tobacco leaf-free and spit-free nicotine pouches. The new product is initially being offered in two flavors, mint and citrus, and two nicotine strengths, 2 milligrams and 4 milligrams. VELO pouches contain no tobacco leaf or other tobacco plant matter apart from the nicotine extracted from the tobacco plant. Made from high-quality ingredients, VELO is meant to address key adult tobacco consumer preferences for choice, convenience and consideration, while providing a flavorful and enjoyable experience, the maker noted. R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co. Winston-Salem, N.C. velo.com 22 Convenience Store News C S N E W S . c o m
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