Supermarket News In Brief… According to the Massachusetts Food Association (MFA), on Jan. 1, 2016, the Massachusetts limit on the number of liquor licenses an entity can hold increases from the current limit of five stores to seven stores. The limit of three licenses per entity increased to the current limit of five on Jan. […]
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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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Eby-Brown Wins CargoNet ‘Best In Security’ Award, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Eastern USA convenience store distributor Eby-Brown Co. of Naperville, Illinois, recently was recognized by CargoNet with the 2014 “Best in Cargo Security Award.” The award recognizes CargoNet members that have demonstrated best practices in cargo security through the use of the CargoNet program in addition to their own security protocols. […]
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Starbucks Closing La Boulange Cafes, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… Three years after acquiring San Francisco-based La Boulange, Starbucks plans to close all 23 of the bakery cafés, noting that the stores were not “sustainable for the company’s long-term growth.” The stores are closing, but branded La Boulange foods will remain on the menu at Starbucks locations in the U.S. […]
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GMA Cites Costs And Challenges In Vermont Labeling Law, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) says the enormous costs, complexities and challenges for food manufacturers to comply with Vermont’s food labeling mandate show the critical need for Congress to pass federal legislation setting a uniform national food labeling standard. Vermont’s state labeling mandate on foods with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) […]
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CST Brands And CrossAmerica Announce Dropdown Transactions, Acquisition Of One Stop Stores
CST Brands Inc. and CrossAmerica Partners LP have announced two dropdown transactions totaling approximately $261.5 million between CST Brands and CrossAmerica. The transactions are expected to close in the third quarter of 2015. In addition, CrossAmerica has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the One Stop convenience store network, based in Charleston, West Virginia, that […]
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Unions Tell Members A&P Is Up For Sale
Eleven unions representing 30,000 workers across all A&P banners have issued a statement notifying all United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) members that the unions are aware of the reports circulating about the potential sale of the A&P chain in whole or in part. The unions issued the following to its members: • We have confirmed […]
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Coca-Cola And Monster Close On Partnership Deal
The Coca-Cola Co. and Monster Beverage Corp. have announced the closing of a strategic partnership related to an equity investment, business transfers and expanded distribution in the global energy drink category. The Coca-Cola Co. now owns an approximately 16.7 percent stake in Monster Beverage. The Coca-Cola Co. transferred ownership of its worldwide energy business, including NOS, […]
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US Foods Unveils New Scoop Product Lineup
US Foods officially launched its new Scoop product lineup on June 15; it includes a variety of new products featuring bold tastes and healthier fare. The new line includes everything from Chef’s Line All Natural Mediterranean Style Mini Beef and Lamb Patties and Patuxent Farms Premium Hardwood Smoked ChickenWings to Cross Valley Farms Superfood Salad and […]
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PriceRite To Open First Store In New Hampshire, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… Wakefern’s PriceRite Division will open its first store in New Hampshire later this summer at the former Stop & Shop location in Manchester… Price Chopper will not sell cigarettes at its new Market 32 supermarkets. Cigarettes will continue to be sold at the regular Price Chopper stores but will be phased out […]
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Massachusetts Restaurant Association To Hold Free Paid Sick Leave Seminar, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… The Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) will host a free paid sick leave seminar June 23 from 10 a.m.-noon at the MRA Conference room in Southborough, Massachusetts. Amy Carlin of Morgan, Brown & Joy will discuss the state’s new earned sick time law. Those interested should call 508-303-9905 to reserve a […]
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Angelic Bakehouse Expands In Northeast, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Sprouted grain industry manufacturer Angelic Bakehouse will be significantly expanding its presence across the northeastern U.S. The bakery announced agreements with the four Ahold USA divisions (Giant Carlisle, Giant Landover, Stop & Shop New England and Stop & Shop New York Metro), as well as D’Agostino and DeCicco Family Markets. […]
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Ahold USA Launches ‘Savory Fast, Fresh And Easy’ Digital Platform
As part of its ongoing commitment to help its customers include more fresh and healthy meals into their schedules, Ahold USA and its retail divisions announced the launch of Savory Fast, Fresh and Easy, a new digital content platform and magazine. The first edition of Savory Fast, Fresh and Easy magazine is available in stores, […]
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Reynolds American Completes Lorillard Purchase
Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) has completed its acquisition of Lorillard Inc. and related divestiture transactions. As a result of the acquisition, Lorillard is a subsidiary of RAI. RAI’s operating companies have key brands across major industry categories: Newport, Camel, Pall Mall and Natural American Spirit in combustible cigarettes; Grizzly in smokeless tobacco; and VUSE in […]
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New York Employer Community Launches ‘Save NY Restaurants’ Coalition
Groups representing New York’s restaurant and business communities, which employ hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers across the state, have launched the “Save NY Restaurants” Coalition. The coalition is contesting New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to establish a self-appointed wage board that targets fast food restaurants. Coalition members include the New York State Restaurant […]
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Former FRANE Executive Director Lombardi Passes Away, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… Harold Lombardi, former executive director of the Frozen & Refrigerated Association of the Northeast, passed away June 12. Donna Maglio, current FRANE executive director, said, “Harold was a kind man with a great passion for FRANE and its members. He will be greatly missed.” Lombardi’s wake is June 16 at the Bisbee-Porcella […]
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Coca-Cola Enterprises To Reduce Calories Per Liter By 2020, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE), one of the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottlers, has released its 10th annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, which includes its most ambitious commitments to date. The new targets include: reducing calories per liter across CCE’s entire portfolio by 10 percent by 2020; halving the carbon footprint […]
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New York City May Require Salt Warning On Menus, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… The New York City Department of Health is moving closer to requiring restaurant chains to label menu items that are deemed high in sodium. New York City could become the first U.S. city to require salt warning labels. A health department vote is expected later this year. If passed it […]
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Walgreens Recalls Women 50+ Vitamins For Packaging Reasons, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Walgreens recalled Multivitamin Women 50+ tablets because the packaging is not child resistant and senior friendly… Chef Ernesto of Hamilton, New Jersey, is in the beginning phase of a nationwide rollout of its all-natural, high-quality frozen food line that is now available at Dollar Tree stores from New England to […]
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AllergyEats Releases 2015 List Of Most Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chains
AllergyEats, a guide to allergy-friendly restaurants in the United States, has released its 2015 list of Most Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chains nationwide. The chains on this list hold the highest ratings on AllergyEats’ website and smartphone app, per feedback from the food allergy community. AllergyEats restaurant ratings are based solely on how well restaurants have accommodated […]
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NACS’ Former Leader Testifies At Congressional Hearing On Menu Labeling
The federal House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing last week examining the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act. The bipartisan legislation would revise the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) menu labeling regulations by providing covered restaurants and other retail food establishments, including convenience stores, more flexibility in how they provide calorie information […]