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 […]
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Organic Fresh Produce Expert To Open NEPC Expo
Matt Seeley, co-founder and CEO of the Organic Produce Network, will speak on organic merchandising and trends Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 3 p.m. to open up the New England Produce Council Produce, Floral & Foodservice Expo at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. In addition, Brian Numainville, a consultant and expert on consumer-centered marketing research […]
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Northeast Retailers Continue Their Hurricane Relief Efforts
Ahold USA and its brands—Stop & Shop, Giant Food of Landover and Giant Food Stores of Carlisle—on Sept. 5 announced donations totaling $250,000 to help with relief and recovery efforts following Hurricane Harvey. Other donations were announced by Key Food Stores Co-operative and Sheetz convenience stores. The donations, comprising $175,000 in cash donations and additional donations of $75,000 in food and supplies, will […]
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Ag Secretary Perdue Tours Lindt Facility In New Hampshire
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently met with National Confectioners Association officials and executives from Lindt USA at Lindt’s headquarters in Stratham, New Hampshire. The visit was an opportunity for Secretary Perdue to tour the manufacturing facility of a major employer in the state of New Hampshire and experience firsthand the economic impact that […]