Food costs are lower this summer, thanks to a surplus of pork, chicken, beef and even coffee, according to industry analysts and the National Restaurant Association (NRA). “There’s plenty of pork to be had,” said commodities analyst John Barone. “It should continue flowing.” According to Hudson Riehle, NRA’s head of research, wholesale food prices overall […]
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NJFC Concerned With Proposed State Minimum Wage Increase, And More..
Grocery News In Brief… The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) is concerned about proposed minimum wage legislation after the Senate Labor Committee passed a bill increasing the wage in New Jersey by 79 percent to $15 an hour. NJFC President Linda Doherty said New Jersey’s food retail and distribution industry employs nearly 200,000 workers annually. […]
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Phillips 66 Alliance Helps Stores Buy Foodservice Equipment, And More…
C-Store News In Brief…. The Phillips 66 Branded Retail Buying Program Convenience Store Alliance (CSA) announced a partnership with foodpros.com to give national discount pricing on foodservice equipment and merchandising items. CSA members receive discount pricing on foodpros.com, where they may browse more than 3,500 products from hot dog roller grills, pizza ovens and warmers […]
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Dunkin’ Donuts On The Go Mobile Ordering Goes Nationwide
Dunkin’ Donuts products now are available for purchase on mobile devices nationwide. On-the-Go Ordering is available exclusively for members of the Dunkin’ Donuts DD Perks Rewards Program at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants. DD Perks members can order, pay in advance with a swipe of a finger on a smartphone, and then skip the line in store […]
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Brunch Bill Campaign Generates 1,000+ Letters To Lawmakers, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… The New York coaster campaign in support of the Brunch Bill has generated 1,171 letters in support to state lawmakers, urging them to pass legislation that would allow restaurants to apply for special permits to serve alcohol beginning at 8 a.m. on Sunday mornings. If passed, the bill would update […]
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Maine Coast Names GM As Location Nears Completion, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Maine Coast has appointed Peter Kendall general manager of its new Boston Fish Pier facility that will open later this month. Kendall has managed the Yankee Fishermen’s Co-op and was operations manager at Gloucester Seafood Processing. He has served as chair of the Atlantic States Fisheries Commission Northern Shrimp Advisory Panel. […]
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Bankruptcy Judge Confirms Fairway Group Holdings Reorganization
Bankruptcy Judge Michael E. Wiles last week accepted the reorganization plan of Fairway Group Holdings Corp., parent company of Fairway Market of New York City. Fairway is expected to emerge from bankruptcy during the week of June 20, with approximately $50 million in cash, a substantial reduction of its debt by $140 million and a […]
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Pennsylvania Passes Bill To Allow C-Stores & Others To Sell Wine
In a few short months, Pennsylvania residents could be able to purchase a bottle of wine at a convenience store, supermarket, hotel or restaurant. The Pennsylvania House finally approved the measure, which had passed the Senate late in 2015. Now it lands on Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk. The bill specifically allows hotels and restaurants, along […]