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

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.
Jan. 31, 2025
Most viewed stories on VendingMarketWatch.com in January 2025

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
Help us recognize the bestselling, most profitable or most requested new products of 2024 in 12 product categories
Jan. 22, 2025
Sodexo // Business Wire
Cashless payments are a hallmark of the Food Hives that Sodexo is installing on campuses.
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...
Jan. 7, 2025
Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper has promoted three executives to key roles for its U.S. refreshment beverages and coffee market segments. From left: Eric Gorli, Sean Cronican and Drew Panayi0tou.
Keurig Dr Pepper has promoted three executives to key roles for its U.S. refreshment beverages and coffee market segments.
Jan. 15, 2025
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365 Retail Markets has partnered strategically with Bright Light Solutions (BLS).
Jan. 3, 2025
Flowers Bakeries LLC
Dave's Killer Bread Flower Foods Organic Snack Bites
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...
Jan. 14, 2025
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sales strategy goals
“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...
Jan. 22, 2025
Kellanova
Kellanova Blocker Truck
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...
Jan. 2, 2025
Peet's Coffee
Peets Paper Pod
Peet's Paper Pod is a premium BPI Certified, compostable single-cup coffee product.
Jan. 21, 2025
Mars Inc.
Personalized M&Ms
Office and team managers looking for something extra for their teams on February 14 can show their appreciation with personalized gifts from Mars Inc.
Jan. 13, 2025
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Freepik Two Businessman Shake Hand Coffee Shop
A producer, marketer and distributor of branded specialty food products, Premium Brands Holdings Corp. has completed four strategic transactions.
Jan. 3, 2025
Jorge Salgado/AP Content Services for Kellogg's Frosted Flakes
Tony the Tiger and Louie the Cardinal, the Louisville mascot, play in a bowl of Frosted Flakes at the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in El Paso, Texas.
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.
Jan. 2, 2025
Jarritos
Jarriboba, a new beverage from Mexican soda brand Jarritos
Jarriboba, a new beverage from Mexican soda brand Jarritos, combines elements of two global drink traditions.
Jan. 17, 2025
Business Wire
Anheuser-Busch and 1st Phorm
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...
Jan. 17, 2025
Mondelez
Sweepstakes award winners will enjoy a weekend stay in a Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites hotel room at the Arlo Midtown in New York.
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...
Jan. 9, 2025
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Podcast: Suppliers who fuel innovation and drive the convenience and refreshments industry forward | Vending & OCS Nation
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...
Jan. 28, 2025

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Linda Becker is head of content for Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com, responsible for the brands’ overall content strategy, planning and performance. She oversees the creation and performance of editorial and multimedia content across platforms such as magazines, websites, webinars, podcasts, newsletters, videos, social media, events and eBooks.

Since joining Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com, Linda has developed a new appreciation for the convenience services industry and its essential role. 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].

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