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Coke Research: Offer Prepared Food Variety For Your Diverse Shoppers

The Coca-Cola Co. recently presented research about “Fresh-to-Go” meals, with the goal of helping grocers fine-tune their prepared meals programs to help families eat dinner together at home more often. Carrie Williams, senior manager of shopper insights for Coca-Cola, shared some of the insights from the research, which was fielded to help retailers participate in […]

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C-Store Operators Cite Foodservice Programs As Reason For Optimism

Convenience store retailers say that in-store sales have performed strong so far this year, and they are optimistic about their business prospects for the remainder of 2017, largely because of the growth in food sales, according to a survey of U.S. retailers released today by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Three in five […]

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IDDBA Elects 2017-18 Officers, Board Of Directors

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) recently elected its 2017-18 officers and board of directors at its annual business meeting in Rosemont, Illinois. Erik Waterkotte, senior director of sales for Columbus Craft Meats, assumes the role of chairman of the board. He has served on the board of directors since 2010 and has been […]

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Yesway Creates Culinary Innovation And Research Chef Role

Carlos Acevedo has joined the convenience store chain Yesway as culinary innovation and research chef. In this newly created role, Acevedo will be responsible for identifying current and forward-looking food trends, driving new food initiatives for the chain, and creating food concepts unique to the Yesway brand. “We are pleased to welcome Carlos to the […]

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Sandwich Designed By NFL Wide Receiver Debuts At Harris Teeter

At 1 p.m. today—Tuesday, Oct. 3—Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess will make an appearance at the Harris Teeter store at Morrocroft Village in Charlotte to debut his personally designed signature sub sandwich (and sign autographs). Not surprisingly, Harris Teeter says the sandwich is made for larger appetites. Funchess’ sandwich, dubbed the “Funchess Munch,” features […]

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7-Eleven Expands Prepared Meals Program With 15 New Recipes

7‑Eleven is upping its prepared food program with 15 new locally made, “chef-inspired” heat-and-eat meals. These meal solutions feature Italian, homestyle, Asian and Mexican recipes. Prepared in local kitchens and delivered daily to participating 7‑Eleven stores in select markets, these on-the-go options for breakfast, lunch and dinner were launched in the refrigerated case beginning Sept. […]

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Hy-Vee To Operate 26 Wahlburgers And Offer In-Store Fitness Classes

Hy-Vee Inc. has entered into two strategic partnerships that it says will diversify its business model while reinforcing its mission of making customers’ lives easier, healthier and happier. The organization plans to build, own and operate 26 Wahlburgers restaurants—nearly doubling the brand’s current locations. Hy-Vee will add select Wahlburgers menu items in all Market Grille […]

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NYC Menu Labeling Regulations Delayed Until Aug. 25

A court hearing with plaintiffs including the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has delayed the implementation of New York City menu labeling regulations until Aug. 25. On Aug. 16, counsel for the plaintiffs, defendant and federal government met with the judge presiding over NACS’s challenge to New York City’s attempt to enforce its menu […]