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ONLY 1 COMPANY designs products specifically for grocery stores. FOOD is what we're all about. Creating products that are designed to help prepare, cook, serve, bake, and enjoy all the wonderful foods and beverages grocery stores sell is what we do at Blueoco. Interested in learning more about our industry leading impulse program. Email [email protected] or check out www.blueocoimpulse.com Our produce program is just one example of our products being completely different than our competition. We don't try to leverage grocery traffic but rather help grocery stores sell GM that is specific to YOUR planogram vs random toys and GM that customers don't need. Our GRAPEFRUIT SPOONS, ORANGE PRESS and CORN STRIPPER are 3 great examples! We have what customers WANT when shopping for what they NEED at the prices they EXPECT.

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Despite the recent setback of Boisson, the alcohol-free cocktail market is booming! With over $162B in revenue, it's clear that the demand is there. https://bit.ly/3UFvvRj #RetailStrategies #BusinessLessons #MarketTrends #AlcoholFree #Mocktails #BeverageIndustry #Boisson

If you need to pick up some last-minute ingredients for your Thanksgiving gathering, the good news is you have some options. Check out the Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK article below for a list of which grocery stores and food retailers will be open and closed today:

What're your go to car ride snacks? C-store snacks are expected to maintain their upward momentum in 2024, building on the notable increase in sales and units observed in 2023. A significant highlight is that c-stores currently account for 20.4% of total snack sales, underscoring their expanding presence in the market. Key trends driving this growth encompass the popularity of innovative flavors, the rise of high-protein and health-oriented snacks, and the continued dominance of salty snacks and cookies. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ehU5Uc_E #innovation #marketing #socialmedia #technology #investing #venturecapital

What're your go to car ride snacks? C-store snacks are expected to maintain their upward momentum in 2024, building on the notable increase in sales and units observed in 2023. A significant highlight is that c-stores currently account for 20.4% of total snack sales, underscoring their expanding presence in the market. Key trends driving this growth encompass the popularity of innovative flavors, the rise of high-protein and health-oriented snacks, and the continued dominance of salty snacks and cookies. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eS8_E5zh Speedway LLC 7-Eleven Wawa, Inc. Sheetz Love's Travel Stops Stuckey's Buc-ee's, Ltd. RaceTrac QuikTrip PepsiCo #innovation #marketing #socialmedia #technology #investing #venturecapital

Don’t be fooled by this misconception that your food or beverage product will sell itself just because it’s of the highest quality, offered at a low price and there’s nothing like it in the marketplace. Our upcoming #FoodpreneurAdvantage session on Selling to Food Retailers is available to those who have a CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) product but have never sold to retail stores. Join us for expert guidance on conducting successful sales calls, where we break down the process into a simple step approach. ✴️Register today: https://bit.ly/3wzjWTa

🔎 Did you know that 30% of convenience store shoppers buy snacks and beverages nearly exclusively in c-stores? As a result, Hobie Walker, SVP, Small Format, Acosta recommends that snack and beverage brands prioritize in-stock positions in convenience, emphasizing the right products at the right price to satisfy these frequent purchasers. Watch the video roundup for additional highlights from Acosta Group's recent study on the c-store shopper experience. 👇 #NACSShow #ShopperInsights #ConvenienceStores

Costco is making headlines, and it’s not just about their tempting party platters or bustling food court. The retail titan is in the spotlight for recent Costco recalls, making shoppers sit up and take notice. Get the latest on Costco recalls here. #costcomenu #costcorecalls #costcofoodcourt #costconews #costcolatestnews #newfooditems

The J.M. Smucker Co., which owns Jif peanut butter and Dunkin' pre-made coffee, beat second-quarter profit expectations, helped by higher product pricing and easing input costs. Mark Smucker, chair of the board, president and chief executive officer said, "We are confident in our ability to capitalise on synergies and growth opportunities across snacking, while also continuing to support our other growth platforms in coffee and pet." #food #snacks #sales #profit #quarterlyreport