Weis Markets has surpassed its goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20 percent by the year 2020. The company achieved this milestone five years earlier than anticipated, reaching a 22.1 percent reduction in GHG emissions in 2015. “We are very encouraged by the steady, measurable progress we are making and are excited to […]
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Krispy Kreme To Be Sold, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… JAB Holding Co. has agreed to acquire Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for $1.35 billion. JAB has investments in Keurig Green Mountain, Peets Coffee & Tea, Einstein Noah Restaurant Group and Espresso Group as well as a minority stake in Reckitt Benckiser. Krispy Kreme will retain its name and will be operated from […]
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New England Food Show Runs Three Days In Boston
An eclectic array of exhibitors—from manufacturers to operators and purveyors of equipment and services—were part of The New England Food Show, a three-day event at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. The convention brought together the New England restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry and showcased products from the agriculture and forestry, meat, poultry and seafood, […]
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C&S Ups Channel Presence With Davidson Specialty Foods Buy
C&S Wholesale Grocers of Keene, New Hampshire, plans to acquire Davidson Specialty Foods of Newington, Connecticut, increasing its supply of specialty and ethnic foods. The sale is expected to close in June. Davidson provides direct store delivery (DSD) services for more than 6,000 specialty, kosher and ethnic products to independent and chain retailers across New […]
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Gregg’s Restaurants Opens 100-Seat Tavern In Warwick, Rhode Island
Gregg’s Restaurants & Pubs, with four locations in Warwick, Providence, East Providence and North Kingstown, Rhode Island, has opened Warwick Tavern, located adjacent to Gregg’s Restaurant at 1359 Post Road. The Tavern is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. The 2,400-s.f., ground-up restaurant was completely designed, constructed and outfitted by Rhode Island companies and […]
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Magnum Launches First U.S. Storefront In New York, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… Magnum Ice Cream, the only ice cream bar made with Belgian chocolate, recently opened its doors in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City, at 134 Prince Street, marking the first storefront in the U.S. featuring the brand’s customizable ice cream bar. The Magnum New York storefront features a “dipping […]
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Albertsons Receives EPA Safer Choice Partner Of The Year Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Albertsons winner of its Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award for the company’s commitment to increasing awareness of the EPA’s Safer Choice Program for sustainable products. The Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award recognizes businesses and organizations that advance the goal of chemical safety through […]
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Nestlé Announces Support For Lower Sodium Targets, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Last week Nestlé announced further sodium reduction efforts and reaffirmed its commitment to help consumers reduce their dietary intake. Nestlé is committed to helping people consume no more than 2,000 milligrams of sodium per day, a target that is lower than the current U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommendation of 2,300 milligrams […]