General Mills last week announced a strategic sourcing partnership with the largest organic cooperative in the U.S. that will help about 20 dairy farms add around 3,000 acres to organic dairy production over the next three years. The program with Wisconsin-based Organic Valley will drive more acres in the U.S. into the organic certification process […]
Category: Northeast
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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Shaw’s, Star Market Roll Out Fresh Rescue, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Shaw’s and Star Market stores will work with local food banks across the New England region to implement Fresh Rescue, a food donation program in conjunction with Feeding America. Shaw’s and Star Market stores will donate products most needed by food banks, including meat. Shaw’s and Star Market stores in Massachusetts […]
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Dover Corp. To Buy Wayne Fueling Systems, And More….
C-Store News In Brief… The Dover Corp. plans acquire Wayne Fueling Systems Ltd., which is owned by Riverstone Holdings LLC, for $780 million. Dover’s annualized retail fueling revenue will be $1.4 billion when combining Wayne’s product offerings with OPW and Tokheim. Wayne is a global provider of fuel dispensing, payment, systems and aftermarket services for […]
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Subway Launches New Digital Group, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… Subway has launched Subway Digital, a new division for Subway restaurants. Created in collaboration with Accenture, a global professional services company, Subway Digital will build a comprehensive omni-channel strategy and implementation support team to enhance engagement and build loyalty. The digital team is evaluating all aspects of technology, from consumer-facing […]
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Cabot Creamery Receives National U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award
Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, Vermont, has been recognized with a 2016 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for Outstanding Dairy Processing & Manufacturing Sustainability. The cooperative was selected for its Real Farm Power program, which is the latest in a series of sustainability projects pioneered by the 1,200 dairy-farm families of Agri-Mark dairy cooperative, owner of Cabot […]
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NACS Opposes House Leader’s Idea To Repeal Swipe Fee Reforms
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) is protesting plans announced by Rep. Jeb Hensarling, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, to repeal the Durbin Amendment, which reformed debit card swipe fees. In the association’s statement issued June 7, it said, “NACS strongly opposes Rep. Hensarling’s proposal to repeal debit swipe fee reform, which […]
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Independent Operators Up Spending With Distributors For Second Year
Independent restaurant operators represent a third of broadline foodservice distribution dollars, and their spending has increased year over year for the past two years, according to The NPD Group, a research and information company. NPD said independent operators increased their spending with broadline foodservice distributors in 2015 by 3 percent and by 5 percent in […]
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Walmart Leader Says Company Will ‘Reimagine Retail’
On Friday, June 3, at Walmart’s 46th annual shareholders meeting, President and CEO Doug McMillon urged the company’s 2.3 million associates to get behind the company’s vision, saying, “We have the opportunity to reimagine retail again.” As part of this “reimagining,” McMillon announced that Walmart is now working with Uber and other partners to test […]
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Big Y, HP Hood Expand Partnership, Promote Local Farmers, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Big Y Foods has launched an expanded partnership with local milk processor HP Hood as well as an in-store campaign designed to support local farmers from the Berkshires to the Pioneer Valley region. Big Y shoppers can support the farmers by purchasing milk at participating Big Y stores. This announcement comes […]
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Hostess Brands Issues Recall Of Some Snack Cakes & Doughnuts, And More…
C-Store News In Brief… Hostess Brands is voluntarily recalling certain snack cakes and donuts as a result of the recent recall of certain lots of flour for undeclared peanut residue. The Hostess Brands products subject to the recall were produced using the grain craft flour that has now been recalled. The recall includes single-serve snacks […]
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SUNY Delhi Wins Its First International Culinary Competition, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… The culinary team from SUNY Delhi in Delhi, New York, won the Copa Culinaria Mundial Junior, representing the U.S. at competition in Costa Rica. Team Delhi earned gold medals in both the hot and cold food categories to earn its first victory in international competition. “Winning an international competition represents a […]
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Pennsylvania Governor Applauds ‘Free The Six Pack’ Movement
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf recently applauded the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) for its campaign, “freeing the six-pack,” in gas stations and convenience stores. The board approved nine applications permitting businesses with appropriate protections to sell up to 192 ounces of malt or brewed beverages. “‘Freeing the six-pack’ will make the commonwealth more inviting for customers […]
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Two Groups Open To FDA Sodium Targets On Commercially Prepared Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week released a draft for public comment on voluntary sodium reduction targets for the food industry. In response, two key groups in the food industry—the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the National Restaurant Association (NRA)—were cautiously open to learning more about the FDA drafts. Average sodium intake […]
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Key Food Stores Opens New Farmboy SuperFresh Location, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Key Food Stores Co-operative, a chain of primarily independently owned and corporate grocery stores in the Northeast, has opened a new Farmboy SuperFresh location in Paterson, New Jersey. At 30,000 s.f., new features to this store include butcher service counter with new halal options and a full selection of liquor, beer […]
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Hershey Names Michele Buck EVP/COO, And More…
C-Store News In Brief… The Hershey Co. has named Michele Buck EVP and COO. She will continue to lead Hershey’s day-to-day North American operations and now will oversee Hershey’s operations in Central and South America. In her prior role as president, North America, Buck led Hershey’s U.S. and Canadian businesses. She also served as the […]
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Northeastern Finalists Announced For Chefs Taste Challenge, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… Ten chefs from across the country have been announced as finalists in the second annual Farm to Table Chefs Taste Challenge taking place Aug. 19 in New Orleans. Participating from the Northeast region are Nicholas Calias of The Colonnade Hotel and Brasserie Jo in Boston and Chef Plum of Plumluvfoods of […]
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Specialty Food Association Names Three To Hall Of Fame, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The Specialty Food Association has named its 2016 class of the Specialty Food Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees include George Gellert, Atalanta Corp.; Gary Guittard, Guittard Chocolate; and Daniel Lubetzky, KIND. The inductees will be honored June 27 at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City… Blount […]
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Pizza Hut Announces Changes To Its Food Ingredients
Pizza Hut plans to to remove BHA/BHT, two chemically made preservatives, from its menu, as well as eliminate artificial preservatives from its cheeses and antibiotics from chicken on its pizzas. Pizza Hurt will remove the following from its list of ingredients: BHA/BHT from all meats by end of July 2016. Artificial preservatives from cheese by […]
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CVS Launches Digital Receipts For ExtraCare Members
CVS Pharmacy will launch digital receipts as a new option for all members of its ExtraCare Rewards program. The new option for digital receipts will roll out in early June and eventually be available in 7,900 retail locations. Customers will have the opportunity to opt out of receiving paper receipts for all in-store purchases when […]
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Rosie Expands Online Shopping Offering To Three States Including Connecticut
Rosie, an Ithaca, New York-based online grocery shopping platform for mobile and web, recently expanded its services by teaming up with retailers in three new states. Highland Park Market in Connecticut, West’s Plaza Country Mart in Kansas and Elmer’s County Market in Michigan now offer grocery shopping on the web through Rosie’s e-commerce suite. A […]