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Beverages

11 Enhanced Waters We're Watching

As Coca-Cola Co. extends Dasani Sparkling, smaller brands look for their niche

Beverages

Bolthouse Farms Debuts New Protein-Drink Line

Packages use 25% less plastic than company’s previous products

Franchisees opened 86 new nontraditional units

Consumers health goals are now driving healthier purchases of snacks and drinks—and convenience operators are updating their offerings to stay ahead of the curve.

Web-search data uncovers consumer attitudes about key product attributes

Two beverage types that see an increase in sales this time of year

Momentum is rising at the convenience store iced tea bar as more consumers cite taste, cleanliness, quality and value as their most important purchasing factors.

Cold brew coffee continues to sweep the nation as independent coffee shops, retail stores and even coffee giants such as Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts add it to their menus.

With thirst ranking as the primary driver of c-store foodservice purchases, now’s the time for operators to up their dispensed-beverage offerings to highlight a range of choices.

Which drinks earned a spot on the Convenience Store Products Hot 100?

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