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General Merchandise/HBC

7-Eleven selects 26 emerging brands for 2026 Brands With Heart program

 By Diane Adam on Jan. 28, 2026

Finalists will compete for potential placement in 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes convenience stores

Foodservice

How are GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss affecting demand for offerings with protein at c-stores?

 By Chuck Ulie on Jan. 27, 2026

‘We're seeing a lot more baked goods being sold, baked fish, baked chicken versus the fried option,’ says Michelle Weckstein, director of food and beverage brands at the SunStop convenience-store chain

Snacks & Candy

Healthy snacks market projected to nearly double globally to $207.8B by 2035

By Chuck Ulie on Jan. 12, 2026

Rapidly expanding segment reflects consumers’ evolving preferences toward nutritious and convenient eating options, Vantage Market Research says

Foodservice

2025: Looking at foodservice labor, GLP-1’s influence and more

By Chuck Ulie on Dec. 19, 2025

C-store products with catchy names continue on menus, while there appears to be no end in sight for foodservice labor woes

Foodservice

Steal This Foodservice Idea: Take advantage of GLP-1-driven dietary shift

Dec. 04, 2025

Cargill’s 2025 Protein Profile says consumers are ‘are eating more protein than ever’

Foodservice

Convenience stores capitalize on GLP-1-driven dietary shift

By Chuck Ulie on Nov. 26, 2025

People ‘are eating more protein than ever,' according Cargill’s 2025 Protein Profile

General Merchandise/HBC

7-Eleven Selects 26 ‘Purpose-Driven’ Products for 2025 Brands With Heart Showcase

By Greg Lindenberg on Jan. 24, 2025

Suppliers earn chance to reach the shelves of 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes convenience stores

Foodservice

C-Store Sales Mix Sees Significant Shift

By Chuck Ulie on Oct. 08, 2024

Merchandise gross profit dollar contribution down 10 percentage points since 2009, while foodservice up almost 5 points, Chris Rapanick of NACS says

Snacks & Candy

7-Eleven Adds Klimon Dairy-Free Desserts in 400 Southern California Locations

By Chuck Ulie on Sep. 11, 2024

Retailer plans nationwide rollout of products that meet ‘a need for people who want plant-based options’

Foodservice

How C-Stores Are Balancing Healthy Options With Indulgent Eats

By Gloria Dawson on Aug. 08, 2024

Protein, portion control and fresh fruit are increasingly at home alongside chips and candy

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