An FBI raid of the Pilot Flying J headquarter offices in Knoxville, Tenn., on Monday reportedly resulted from an issue regarding unpaid customer rebates to some truck lines. CEO Jimmy Haslam held a press conference Tuesday and said the raid stemmed from what appears to be a “very insignificant number of customers and the application […]
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Fresh & Easy Confirms Exit From U.S.
U.K. retail giant Tesco has confirmed its exit from the U.S., saying earlier today that its Fresh & Easy venture is being treated as a “discontinued operation.” Philip Clarke, Tesco’s chief executive, said “the announcements made today are natural consequences of the strategic changes we first began over a year ago and which conclude today. […]
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City Of Hope’s ‘Angels’ Host Another Successful Fashion Show
The City of Hope’s Angels of the Southern California Food Industries Circle hosted its annual fashion show earlier this month, raising $250,000 from key industry sponsors alone. Those title sponsors for the “100 Years of Hope” fashion show and luncheon included PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, QTG-Quaker Tropicana Gatorade, Nestle Purina PetCare and Unilever. Actor and entertainer Florence […]
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Nestle USA Launches ‘Balance Your Plate’ Education Campaign
Nestle USA has unveiled its “Balance Your Plate with Nestle” education campaign to help consumers build nutritious, convenient meals. The announcement was made during a luncheon presentation at the Consumer Federation of America’s 36th Annual National Food Policy Conference on Monday. The goal of “Balance Your Plate” is to help consumers enjoy the foods they […]
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Shoppers’ Belts Remain Tight Despite Economic Improvement
Even as the economy improves, 94 percent of Americans indicate they will remain cautious and keep their spending for food, beverage and household goods at its current level, according to Deloitte’s 2013 American Pantry Study. More than nine in 10 (92 percent) consumers surveyed indicate they have become more resourceful, and 86 percent say they […]
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Gorny To Join PMA’s Science And Technology Team
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has named Dr. Jim Gorny to the newly created position of VP of food safety and technology, starting May 1. In his role, Gorny will strengthen PMA’s initiatives to build member value in the areas of science and technology, including food safety research, biotechnology, agricultural innovations, process and packaging technology and […]
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Report: Juice Market Moves Beyond An Apple A Day
For years, the sales performance of the market for fruit juices and juice drinks has been flat. Between 2007 and 2012, dollar sales of fruit and vegetable juices and juice drinks barely budged, and the volume of juice and juice drinks consumed by households hardly kept up with population growth. Yet underneath this placid topline […]
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Budweiser, Music Fans ‘Band’ Together For America’s Rivers And Lakes
This summer, Budweiser is inviting consumers across the country to participate in a series of cleanup events, in select cities, aimed at preserving and protecting lakes and rivers. These efforts are part of the Budweiser America Made Better platform, which supports designated driver campaigns, military support efforts and water conservation programs. Budweiser is rewarding volunteers […]