New products gather top spots in most-popular stories in January

Jan. 31, 2025
Though Sodexo’s micro market moves, Keurig Dr Pepper’s executive changes and 365 Retail Markets’ new deal with Bright Light Solutions nabbed top spots, new snacks, beverages and collaborations were trending on VendingMarketWatch.com in January.

The most popular story in January on VendingMarketWatch.com comes as no surprise: It’s the launch of our Products of the Year contest, where more than 80 products that debuted in 2024 compete to win top honors in Automatic Merchandiser’s annual competition. Product stories filled out much of the top 15 as brands debuted new limited-time offers, flavors and collaborations to grab consumer attention and market, pantry and vending shelf space.

In the linked articles below, dive in to explore what convenience service operators are reading this month to grow their business and stay competitive.

Adobe Express
2025 Readers Choice Vote Now
Awards

Vote now for your favorite new products of 2024 for OCS, micro markets and vending

Jan. 22, 2025
Help us recognize the bestselling, most profitable or most requested new products of 2024 in 12 product categories
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Sodexo Food Hive
Micro Market

Sodexo to launch 100 community-oriented campus convenience stores

Jan. 7, 2025
With more than 100 locations planned, and markets already in place at campuses such as Moorehouse College, University of Illinois Chicago, Northern Arizona University, Texas Christian...
Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper revamps U.S. Beverages executive team
Beverage

Keurig Dr Pepper revamps U.S. Beverages executive team

Jan. 15, 2025
Keurig Dr Pepper has promoted three executives to key roles for its U.S. refreshment beverages and coffee market segments.
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Technology

365 Retail Markets forms strategic partnership with Bright Light Solutions

Jan. 3, 2025
365 Retail Markets has partnered strategically with Bright Light Solutions (BLS).
Flowers Bakeries LLC
Dave's Killer Bread Flower Foods Organic Snack Bites
Products

Dave’s Killer Breads adds organic whole-grain bites

Jan. 14, 2025
Added crunch is one of the top 10 food and beverage trends for 2025, according to Whole Foods Markets, and Organic Snack Bites, a new on-the-go snack line from Dave’s Killer Bread...
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Coffee Service

Three business development strategies that ensure success in 2025

Jan. 22, 2025
“The ship turns slowly.” This old saying implies that change happens slowly and quite frankly, it is no longer relevant. Change happens quickly in today’s world. For operators...
Kellanova
Kellanova Blocker Truck
Food

Kellanova’s RXBar challenges ‘New Year, New You’ messaging

Jan. 2, 2025
RXBar’s “No B.S.” ethos is prominent in a new Kellanova campaign. Rejecting the “cultural conversation” that dominates every January with “New Year, New You” messaging, the brand...
Peet's Coffee
Peets Paper Pod
Coffee Service

Peet's Paper Pod for office coffee service

Jan. 21, 2025
Peet's Paper Pod is a premium BPI Certified, compostable single-cup coffee product.
Mars Inc.
Personalized M&Ms
Candy, gum, fruit/gummy snacks

A Valentine’s Day breakroom essential? Mars offers personalized M&Ms

Jan. 13, 2025
Office and team managers looking for something extra for their teams on February 14 can show their appreciation with personalized gifts from Mars Inc.
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Food

Premium Brands Holdings Corp. makes moves

A producer, marketer and distributor of branded specialty food products, Premium Brands Holdings Corp. has completed four strategic transactions.
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KK Kellogg Co Tony the Tiger at bowl game
Products

Tony the Tiger celebrates his eponymous bowl game with charitable giving

While dancing his way through the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on December 31, the iconic Kellogg's Frosted Flakes mascot focused on fun and good deeds.
Jarritos
Jarriboba, a new beverage from Mexican soda brand Jarritos
Beverage

Jarritos serves up a twist on bubble tea

Jan. 17, 2025
Jarriboba, a new beverage from Mexican soda brand Jarritos, combines elements of two global drink traditions.
Business Wire
Anheuser-Busch and 1st Phorm
Beverage

Anheuser-Busch teams up to develop sports drink

Jan. 17, 2025
Anheuser-Busch and 1st Phorm, a sports nutrition and supplements company, plan to partner to develop new products for the rapidly growing energy drinks and related beverage segments...
Mondelez
Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites hotel room sweepstakes at Arlo Midtown
Confections, cookies, pastries

Mondelēz launches Soft-Baked Chips Ahoy! with a tender, chewy texture

Baked into a square shape with a brownie-inspired texture, Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites, Blondie variety, are made with real chocolate chips and without fructose corn syrup. The latest...
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Podcasts

Podcast: Suppliers who fuel innovation and drive the industry forward

Jan. 28, 2025
Effective supplier selection is critical for vending, OCS and micro market operators. Selecting the best products, equipment and technology for your customers and your business...
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Linda Becker | Editor-in-Chief

Linda Becker is editor-in-chief of Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com. She has more than 20 years of experience in B2B publishing, writing, editing and producing content for magazines, websites, webinars, podcasts, newsletters and eBooks, primarily for manufacturing and process engineering audiences. Since joining Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com, Linda has developed a new appreciation for the convenience services industry and the essential role it plays. She is dedicated to serving readers by covering the latest news in the vending, office coffee service and micro market industry. She can be reached at 262-203-9924 or [email protected].