Kwik Trip gets its own day: Monday was Kwik Trip Day in the state of Wisconsin. The state’s governor, Tony Evers, declared the day honoring the La Crosse, Wisconsin-based convenience store chain that opened its first location on June 16, 1965, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, thus marking Kwik Trip’s 60th anniversary. Scott Zietlow, CEO and president of Kwik Trip said, “We are truly honored to have Kwik Trip Day officially recognized by Governor Evers. This proclamation is a reflection of the incredible work our coworkers do every day to serve our guests and communities. We’re proud to call Wisconsin home, and even prouder to be part of so many lives across this great state.” To celebrate, Kwik Trip is bringing back its Chunka Lunka Cookie, “one of the most beloved Kwik Trip treats ever,” the company said on its website. “Introduced on the original Hot Spot menu in 2003, Chunka Lunka Cookies are soft, rich and packed with chocolate chunks that melt into a gooey masterpiece.” -Chuck Ulie
7-Eleven Canada beefs up plant-based game with Odd Burger partnership: If you think c-stores don’t have food options for vegans, think again. London, Ontario-based Odd Burger Corp. has partnered with Surrey, British Columbia-based 7-Eleven Canada to offer its vegan products at more than 500 locations. The products are Odd Burger’s Crispy ChickUn Fillet, Chickpea Burger, Smash Burger and Breakfast Sausage, and they are set to launch at 7-Eleven stores across Canada in mid-June, according to a news release from Odd Burger. The company is providing 7-Eleven with exclusive distribution in the c-store vertical category for six months, it said. Maybe these plant-based options will wind up in the United States if they take off in Canada. –Hannah Hammond
A candy bar that calls for a knife and fork: We appreciate Mars’ fun marketing gambit around its new Snickers Pecan bar, especially as the summer days heat up. Who hasn’t wanted to avoid getting melty chocolate on their hands while enjoying a treat? The new candy bar is billed as being “so exquisitely composed, it practically insists on being eaten with a fork and knife.” So, Snickers is selling the Pecan Flatware-Worthy Set, complete with a Snickers Pecan-sized platter, a fork and knife, and the pecan bar itself. Fans can grab the demure, cutesy bundle for just $1.99 via three drops until June 25 at SNICKERS.com/PecanFlatware. -Heather Lalley
A taste of the islands: Nisqually Markets, a tribal-owned chain of convenience stores with six locations, has added Spam musubi to its menu. The bite-sized Musubi, which is a popular Hawaiian snack with Japanese origins, includes Spam, sticky rice and a splash of soy sauce all wrapped in seaweed. The Spam musubi retails for $3.49 each or two for $6. “Whether you're fueling up or looking for something new, this one’s worth a try,” the Olympia, Washington-based c-store retailer posted on Facebook. -Diane Adam
Do you want fries with that?: Why doesn’t pizza come with a side of fries? Tombstone answered the question by going one step further and combining the two classic foods. The company is offering French Fry Style Crust Pizza. The gluten-free pizza with potato-based crust is available in Loaded Bacon Cheddar and Chili Cheese flavors and is dropping in July. “"Our fans aren't asking for ordinary, and we're not here to play it safe,” said Terry Klein, brand manager for Tombstone. –Rachel Gignac
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