On July 14, the House of Representatives passed by a 306-117 vote the U.S. Senate’s version of a new federal standard for the labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs), S. 764, the Roberts-Stabenow Biotech Labeling Act. The measure, which pre-empts Vermont’s law and others that are in the works, will now be sent […]
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The Shelby Report of the Northeast covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
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The Guess Corp. Seeks C-Store/Gas Stations, and More…
C-Store News In Brief… The Guess Corp. in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking to acquire at least 1,000 convenience store/gas station units over the next 12 months through a subsidiary. The company is looking to acquire an average of 100 units per month, which may include branded and unbranded units. Upon completion, the company intends […]
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RIHA Planning Hospitality Crisis Management Session, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… The Rhode Island Hospitality Association will host a “Hospitality Crisis Management 101” session Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 9:30-11 a.m., at a location to be determined. A panel of experts will discuss the steps business owners need to take when confronted with a crisis such as someone who claims to be sick […]
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Three Northeast Frozen & Refrigerated Groups Collaborate On Fall Conference
The board of directors of the Eastern Frosted & Refrigerated Foods Association (EFRA), the Frozen & Refrigerated Association of the Northeast (FRANE) and the Western New York Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (WNYFRFA) will host a joint Northeast Convention & Business Conference this fall. The event, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29, through Sunday, Oct. 2, […]
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C-Store Sales Are Strong For First Half Of 2016
Convenience store sales surged over the first half of the year as lower gas prices fueled more driving and Americans embraced the continued addition of fresh and healthy food options, according to a survey of convenience retailers released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). More than two in three convenience retailers (70 percent) […]
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More Than 1,000 Wendy’s Impacted By Payment Card Security Attack
The Wendy’s Co. recently updated its customers regarding malicious cyber activity experienced at Wendy’s restaurants, now estimating the data breach has impacted more than 1,000 locations. The Wendy’s system includes approximately 6,500 franchise and company-operated restaurants in the U.S. and 28 countries and U.S. territories worldwide. The company first reported unusual payment card activity affecting […]
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Fairway Emerges From Bankruptcy, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Fairway Market emerged from bankruptcy two months after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. One of Fairway’s 15 stores will shut down: the Lake Grove Long Island location, on or about July 15. The reorganized company has a new board of directors… Two flavors of Betty Crocker cake mix sold […]
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Cumberland Farms Says Shoppers Saved $50M With SmartPay Check-Link, And More….
C-Store News In Brief… Cumberland Farms claims its customers have saved $50 million through its free SmartPay program since its launch in January 2013. SmartPay Check-Link users automatically save 10 cents on every gallon of gas, and SmartPay mobile app users receive a free Farmhouse Blend coffee, free Chill Zone beverage or free bottle of […]
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Starbucks Increases Staff Compensation, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… In a July 11 letter sent to U.S. employees, Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz discussed new compensation, healthcare benefits and scheduling commitments. Those changes include an increase in the base pay of 5 percent or more for all employees and store managers at U.S. company-operated locations, effective Oct. 3. When […]
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FDA Prepares Web-Based Guide For Reading Nutrition Label, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued final changes to update the Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods to reflect the latest scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases. FDA’s Nutrition Facts Label Online tool provides an overview of the Nutrition Facts label that consumers see […]
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Key Food Opens Two New Stores In New Jersey
Key Food Stores Co-operative Inc., a Northeast chain of primarily independently owned and corporate grocery stores, has opened two stores in New Jersey: The Food Emporium in Garwood and Super World Fresh in Belleville. Within its 50,000 s.f. space, The Food Emporium has 5,000 s.f. dedicated to fresh produce offerings—including all natural and organic items—from […]
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NACS, United Fresh Combine On C-Store Fresh Supply Options
As consumer demand and sales of fresh produce at convenience stores continue to grow, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the United Fresh Produce Association have published a new resource looking at distribution options available to store owners. “Convenience Store Distribution Options For Fresh Produce” provides an overview of the various options available […]
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NEPC To Partner With PMA Talent Group At September Expo, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… The New England Produce Expo (NEPC) and Center for Growing Talent by PMA (CGTbyPMA) will join forces again this year at the Annual Produce, Floral & Foodservice Expo in order to attract new talent to the fresh produce and floral industry. The event is scheduled for Sept. 21-23 at the Ocean […]
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Senate Passes Compromise GMO Labeling Bill, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… On July 7, the U.S. Senate passed bipartisan national legislation regarding the disclosure of genetically engineered (GE) ingredients and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food products. The compromise bill, S. 764, was championed by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kansas) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan). It includes reforms […]
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Krinos Foods Invests In a New Facility In The Bronx, N.Y.
Krinos Foods, a global importer, distributor and manufacturer of Greek, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern specialty foods in North America, has opened the doors to its state-of-the-art, 100,000-s.f. facility in the Bronx section of New York City. Krinos Foods outgrew its longtime Long Island City location and invested $25 million into its new Bronx operational facility. […]
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Giant Eagle Expands ‘Fresh In :30’ Home Cooking Meal Kits
With consumer interest in creating restaurant-quality food at home, quickly and conveniently, Giant Eagle has expanded its “Fresh in :30” by Market District restaurant-quality meal kits to 15 Pittsburgh-area Giant Eagle and Market District locations. The kits contain nearly everything needed to make a meal for two with pre-measured, pre-packaged ingredients as well as step-by-step […]
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Hershey Rejects Mondelez Takeover Bid
The Hershey Co. Board of Directors on June 30 rejected an offer from Mondelēz International to buy the company. Hershey confirmed that it had received a preliminary, non-binding indication of interest from Mondelēz International to acquire the company for a mix of cash and stock consideration, totaling $107 a share of Hershey common stock. The […]
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FMI Leader Backs Senate Vote To Include Agreement On GMO Labeling
FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin supports the U.S. Senate’s vote substituting the text of S.764 with the language of the bipartisan agreement between U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) on biotechnology labeling and then filing cloture, setting up two votes this week. Sarasin said: “FMI commends the Senate’s practical action—before […]
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Hostess Brands Will Go Public & Have New Owners, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Hostess Brands LLC has new owners and plans to go public. The maker of Hostess Twinkies, Ding Dongs and CupCakes has entered into new agreement with Gores Holdings Inc., which will introduce Hostess as a publicly listed company with an anticipated initial enterprise value of approximately $2.3 billion. Funds managed by […]
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UPS, 7-Eleven Expand Locker Program, And More…
C-Store News In Brief… UPS is expanding its smart locker program from nine locations in Chicago to 300 locations nationwide. The UPS Access Point lockers are alternate delivery locations that are usually outside and accessible 24 hours a day at convenience stores and other locations. Online retailers can integrate the locker delivery addresses into their […]