How c-stores can profit from today’s fast-growing chocolate trendsPremium and purpose-driven chocolate products are helping Canadian consumers indulge their chocolate sweet tooths. Fast-food brands see 'no end in sight' for cold beverage boomQuick-serve and convenience store brands have touted growing all-season demand for icy drinks. Hershey Canada releases Reese's Big Cup with Caramel for Canadian candy aisles Reese’s Big Cup with Caramel will hit shelves by the end of the month. Diesel New Zealand Protein Bars Six flavours. More than just a treat, consumers are turning to chocolate to boost their mood Not even a recent sharp rise in cocoa prices, and a corresponding price increase at shelf level, has been enough to turn consumers away. Camino plant-based chocolate bars Made with oat milk. FDA authorizes first e-cigarette, cites benefit for smokers "The manufacturer's data demonstrates its tobacco-flavoured products could benefit addicted adult smokers who switch to these products - either completely or with a significant reduction in cigarette consumption.'' What’s brewing with RTD coffee? Not even a pandemic can cool off the hot ready-to-drink coffee market. Nova Scotia and Alberta reviewing vaping regulations Government in Alberta and Nova Scotia are reviewing laws and regulations around vaping products. Telling our story The National Convenience Industry Summit drives home the important role c-stores play in their communities 1
