HowGood, an independent research organization aiming to bring transparency to the shopping experience, has formed a partnership with select Stop & Shop grocery stores in Massachusetts. HowGood’s research identifies food products that meet rigorous environmental and social benchmarks. The HowGood ratings system can be found in four Massachusetts grocery store locations including Braintree, Hingham, Pembroke and […]
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Roche Bros.’ Kevin O’Brien Named NEFF Helping Hands Award Winner
Kevin O’Brien of Roche Bros. was named the 2017 Helping Hands Award winner at the New England Food Foundation (NEFF) annual golfing event, attended by 200 representatives of the greater Boston food trade on Sept. 11 at Pine Hills in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Helping Hands award is presented each year to a key leader in the […]
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Industry Ramps Up Efforts For Hurricane Irma Relief
In the wake of the second hurricane to hit the U.S. in as many weeks, Ahold USA’s Stop & Shop, Giant Food of Landover and Giant Food Stores of Carlisle banners will donate $250,000 to help with relief and recovery efforts following Hurricane Irma. This donation will be made to the American Red Cross through Ahold USA’s Our Family Foundation. This […]
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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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Court Upholds Rule Requiring Traceability For At-Risk Seafood Imports
A federal court recently upheld the U.S. Seaport Import Monitoring Program, which will require some imported seafood at risk of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and seafood fraud to be fully documented and traced from the fishing vessel to the U.S. border. The federal Commerce Department program, also known as the Seafood Traceability Rule, […]
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Natural Products East Expo Opens Sept. 13 In Baltimore
Natural Products Expo East, an organic/natural trade show, opens at the Baltimore Convention Center this week. Education and events begin Sept. 13, with the trade show beginning Thursday, Sept. 14 and ending Saturday Sept. 16. Show hours are 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. A […]
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QuickChek’s New Store Designed To Attract Millennials
QuickChek’s new convenience store concept in Monroe, New Jersey, combines technology with dining. The nearly 5,500-s.f. store was designed with Millennials in mind. The new store offers free Wi-Fi, indoor seating with charging stations and a menu highlighting fresh, clean ingredients. “What QuickChek continues to work on is to redefine convenience,” said QuickChek CEO Dean […]
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Ahold Delhaize Ranks Among Leaders In Sustainability World Index
Ahold Delhaize was once again recognized in the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), ranking among the industry leaders in the Food and Staples Retailing sector. Ahold Delhaize received a total score of 73 (out of 100), well above the Food and Staples Retailing industry median score of 45. The DJSI World is […]