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1. Music Group Hanson to Release 'MmmHop' Beer

Brothers Isaac, 31, Taylor, 28, and Zac, 26, who shot to the top of the pop charts with their 1997 hit "MmmBop," confirmed at an appearance that they would launch an India Pale Ale (IPA) named "MmmHop."

2. Foodservice Brokers, Advantage Sales Form New Company

A consortium of U.S. foodservice brokers have teamed up with Advantage Sales and Marketing LLC to form a new company, Advantage Waypoint LLC.

3. Buchanan Switching Gears at 61 Stations

Buchanan Energy is putting 61 gas stations up for sale in the Chicago and St. Louis area as part of its plan to shed the company-owned portion of its locations.

4. The Top New Products of 2011

Twenty-two products in 21 product categories (with one tie) were named winners in the 15th annual Convenience Store News Best New Products Awards competition, rated on the criteria of taste, value, convenience, appearance and more.

5) C-store Owners to Face Minimum wage increases in 2012

Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Montana, Ohio, Oregon, Vermont and Washington will ring in the new year by raising the minimum wage.

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Kill Cliff

The recovery beverage Kill Cliff was developed by a former U.S. Navy SEAL with the goal of creating a low-calorie, anti-inflammatory aid suitable for 8 consumption on a daily basis. The lightly carbonated, blood orange flavored drink contains 15 calories and 25 milligrams of caffeine. ingredients include ginger, green tea extract, B vitamins and a proprietary enzyme blend. Each 12-ounce can has a suggested retail price of $3.29.

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Special Feature: CITGO Makes an impression on Detroit's 8 Mile

Over the last several months, CITGO Petroleum Corp. and several of its Detroit-area marketers have partnered with the Eight Mile Boulevard Association (8MBA) to do their part to revitalize the famous city thoroughfare. The effort, which began in June and was completed by the fall, consisted of renovations to four locally owned CITGO stations on Eight Mile Road in Detroit, Ferndale and Warren, Mich. See the results by clicking on the Special Features tab of www.csnews.com.

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