Snacks 101
Your introduction to C-Store snacking. We're sharing industry news, research and insights, our best-practice planograms, and merchandising resources to help you stay ahead of the competition.
Industry Insights and News
Insight
Five Strategies for Small Operators to Battle the Big Guys
Smaller industry players began the year with renewed optimism, though their confidence remains below that of larger restaurant chains.
Insight
Three Ways Convenience Stores Can Win Loyalty
Despite challenging market conditions, convenience stores have a unique opportunity to cultivate unparalleled customer loyalty, providing a reliable and consistent experience during times of uncertainty.
Trend
Shifting Consumer Patterns Lead to Shifting Meal Patterns
Evolving life stages, workplace changes, and the growing substitution of snacks for traditional meals are reshaping consumer eating habits.
Customer Driven Insights
Navigating the ever-changing world of C-Store can be challenging, but don't worry—our in-house Customer Insights team is here to provide recent data explaining who the C-Store customer is, what they are looking for in your stores, and how to better engage with them.
Category Management
Our Best-Practice Planograms provide objective assortment and merchandising guidance for key categories to achieve incremental growth and increased distribution.
Merchandising
Browse through our available wobblers, shippers, and brand images that help products stand out.
News and Press Releases
Food News
General Mills Brings the Magic of Universal Pictures’ “Wicked: For Good” to Kitchens with Glinda and Elphaba-Inspired Cookies, Cereal, Cupcakes and Cake Pops
Betty Crocker, Pillsbury and new Wicked Cereal debut pop-u-lar products to build fan excitement ahead of the epic conclusion of the global cinematic phenomenon, Universal Pictures’ Wicked: For Good, arriving in theaters on November 21, 2025.
Press Release
2025 Proxy Statement and Annual Report
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Did You Know?
Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ and Hormel® Black Label® Bacon Bring the Cinnamon Sizzle to Breakfast with New Limited-Edition Cereal
The breakfast duo is back with a new twist that merges cinnamon goodness with savory bacon flavors all in one bowl.