For the second year in a row, the National Turkey Federation is embarking on a multi-city tour to “bridge the distance” from farm to table for chefs, registered dietitians, retailers and food bloggers. This year, the tour stops in Boston on June 27 at Action Kitchen, located in the Boston Seaport District. Stops focus on turkey’s […]
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ShopRite Expands Its Locally Grown Program
ShopRite will expand its Locally Grown program, offering a variety of area products across its supermarkets—from farm-raised beef to seafood, flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, craft beer and roasted coffees. “ShopRite has been partnering with local farmers since our inception almost 70 years ago,” said Derrick Jenkins, ShopRite’s VP of produce and […]
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Gulf Oil Appoints Johnson CEO
Gulf Oil of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, has appointed Eric Johnson president and CEO. He succeeds Jerry Ashcroft, who resigned June 10 to pursue other interests. Johnson is a 26-year veteran of the energy industry with extensive executive leadership experience. Prior to joining Gulf, he held several leadership roles in operations and logistics. “Gulf is an iconic brand and a […]
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Bertram Tapped To Lead Giant/Martin’s
Ahold USA has named Nick Bertram, SVP of merchandising, as the new Giant/Martin’s president. His appointment becomes effective in January 2018. Tom Lenkevich, who has been president since 2014, is retiring at the end of the year. Bertram has more than 20 years of retail experience, including several years at Ahold USA, which he joined […]
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Court Upholds Philadelphia’s Tax On Soft Drinks
The Commonwealth Court has upheld Philadelphia’s tax on soda in a 5-2 decision. This victory for Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney comes on the heels of a similar decision announced in December by a Court of Common Pleas judge. “Two courts have now considered the arguments of the beverage industry, and both are certain that the Philadelphia beverage […]
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NECSEMA In Search Of New Executive Director
Joanne Mendes, executive director of the New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association (NECSEMA), has notified the organization’s board of directors that she plans to retire this fall. Mendes has served as the leader of the group since spring 2016. Mendes helped lead the association during its formation after the Independent Oil Marketers of New England […]
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Sovos Brands Acquiring Rao’s Specialty Foods
Sovos Brands, a new California food and beverage company, plans to buy Rao’s Specialty Foods, producer of pasta sauce brand Rao’s Homemade. Rao’s Specialty Foods will mark the second acquisition in less than six months for Sovos. In January, the company purchased Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods, a producer of frozen Italian entrées. “Rao’s Specialty Foods is […]
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Stop & Shop To Begin Same-Day Delivery In Boston With Instacart
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. and on-demand grocery delivery service Instacart plan to bring same-day delivery to Stop & Shop customers in the city of Boston. A start date for the service was not announced. Stop & Shop customers can use instacart.com or the Instacart app to fill their virtual carts with Stop & […]