In honor of National Coffee Day on Sept. 29, GasBuddy, the smartphone app helping consumers avoid paying full price for fuel, compiled a list of gas station brands that have the highest-rated coffee in each state. For the third consecutive year, Texas-based Buc-ee’s leads the overall rankings with the highest rated gas station coffee in […]
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Gelson’s Introduces Certified Organic Roasts From Groundwork Coffee
Gelson’s has collaborated with Los Angeles-based Groundwork Coffee to create two certified organic roasts exclusively for Gelson’s. Both are available in all of Gelson’s 27 locations in Southern California. Packaged in 12-oz. vacuum-sealed bags, the whole bean coffee is USDA-certified organic, fair-traded and ethically sourced. They are both priced at $14.99 and include: Gelson’s Signature […]
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Budweiser And Jim Beam Collaborate On Black Lager
Budweiser and Jim Beam bourbon unveiled Budweiser Reserve Black Lager, a limited-supply brew with an ABV of 7.1 percent. This specialty beer marks the second collaboration between Budweiser and Jim Beam, joining Budweiser Reserve Copper Lager. Budweiser Reserve Black Lager is aged on six-year Jim Beam bourbon barrel staves for a bolder taste. Budweiser describes […]
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Kraft Heinz, Baileys Launch Ready-To-Drink Cold Brew, Coffee, K-Cups
Kraft Heinz partnered with cream liqueur maker Baileys to launch three non-alcoholic products. They are: • Ready-to-Drink Cold Brew Coffee in Irish Cream and Salted Caramel flavors; SRP $2.39; • Roast and ground coffee bags in Irish Cream and Chocolate Cherry; SRP $7.99; and • 10-count Keurig K-Cup pods in Irish Cream and Chocolate Cherry; […]
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Parker’s Kitchen Holds Grand Openings For Two Charleston-Area Stores
Parker’s Kitchen celebrated grand openings for two new state-of-the-art retail stores in the Charleston area of South Carolina on Sept. 19. The grand opening events included ribbon cuttings, as well as presentations of two $5,000 Fueling the Community donations to support the Berkeley County School District and Dorchester public schools. The Savannah, Georgia-based company’s 59th […]
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7-Eleven Debuts Donuts, Cupcake Inspired By Mixology Trends
7-Eleven stores have launched new baked goods inspired by cocktail favorites. The alcohol-free donuts and cupcake are made fresh daily in local kitchens. The three new bakery items are available at participating 7-Eleven stores for a limited time: Piña Colada Cupcake, a white cupcake with banana and pineapple, filled with piña colada-flavored filling and piña […]
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Ritual Zero Proof Echoes Taste, Nose, Burn Of Traditional Liquor
Consumers now have a new way to mark a moment with the launch of Ritual Zero Proof, the first American-made gin and whiskey alternatives to have the flavor, smell and burn of traditional spirits—without the alcohol or calories. Consumers today want more choices when it comes to beverages. They are conscious of drinking “better not […]
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Seasonal Fan-Favorite Sprouts Brand Products Are Back
Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide are stocked with limited-time pumpkin spice and harvest-inspired Sprouts Brand products. Several items will make their debut this year, such as Organic Pumpkin Spice Kombucha, Harvest Salsa, Apple Cider Jam and Pumpkin Vinaigrette. Back by popular demand are Pumpkin Snaps, Pumpkin Seed Tortilla Chips and Pumpkin Loops, among others. These […]