Casey’s Opens Applications for Innovation Summit

Casey’s is opening  applications for its 2026 Innovation Summit, the retailer announced this week. The retailer said the annual event focuses on discovering brands with innovative products to potentially distribute across its more than 2,900 stores in 19 states.

Food and beverage brands are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to become part of the company’s merchandising mix, with the potential for in-store distribution.

Casey’s highlighted that the following suppliers advanced past the test phase from the 2024 Innovation Summit and are currently available in stores companywide:

• Neuro Gum and Mints
• Magic Spoon Snack Bars
• Archer Meat Snacks

Casey’s 2025 Innovation Summit selected the following brands to move into testing, the first phase following the event:

• Kindling Snacks
• Beefcake Meat Snacks
• Love Corn
• Like Air

Now through May 8, food and beverage companies can apply online to be considered for an opportunity to showcase their products. Applications are being managed through RangeMe, with initial introductory meetings scheduled for June. Finalists will be invited to attend the in-person Innovation Summit in Ankeny, Iowa on July 9, 2026.

“The Innovation Summit process has led to mutually successful partnerships with new brands and the introduction of new products across our stores,” said Chris Stewart, vice president of merchandising at Casey’s. “Building on that success, we’re excited to see the next wave of brands and ideas this year—differentiated, potentially exclusive products that give guests something new to discover when they shop at Casey’s.”

In other recent Casey’s news, last month the retailer announced that the Casey's Rewards  surpassed 10 million members.