The specialty food industry is now a $120.5 billion industry, largely fueled by the growth of small businesses. According to the Specialty Food Association (SFA), specialty food sales at retail grew to $94 billion in 2015, a 19.7 percent jump since 2013, driven by product innovation and wider availability of specialty foods through mass-market outlets. […]
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Sheetz To Hire 8,000 Employees, And More…
C-Store News In Brief… On the heels of investing more than $15 million in 2016 to increase employee wages, Sheetz plans to hire more than 8,000 employees companywide. The initiative aims to increase the company’s total employee count and full-time positions by creating and filling jobs at stores throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio […]
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Hormel Designs Line To Meet Needs Of Cancer Patients, And More…
New Channels News in Brief… For people battling decreased appetite and energy, unintentional weight loss and fatigue while undergoing cancer treatment, Hormel Foods has introduced Hormel Vital Cuisine, a line of packaged ready-to-eat meals, nutrition shakes and whey protein powders. The products are nutrient- and protein-rich, a huge benefit to patients who often battle a […]
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NACS Urges Retailers To Comment To Protect C-Store SNAP Program
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has launched a web page to make it easier for convenience stores to submit comments on the proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) is giving retailers until May 18 to file comments. According to NACS, if implemented, the proposed rule changes the requirements […]
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RIHA Says Paid Sick Leave Bill Would Damage Rhode Island Businesses
The Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) is urging its members to contact state legislators to oppose the proposed paid leave bill under review. Five states in the country have approved such a bill, including Massachusetts, Connecticut and Vermont. According to the RIHA, the Rhode Island bill is more generous than any of the five other states. The […]
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CVS Health Makes Overdose Reversal Drug Available At All N.H. Pharmacy Locations
CVS Health has made the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone available without a prescription at all CVS Pharmacy locations in New Hampshire. In addition to New Hampshire, CVS Pharmacy locations in 22 other states can now dispense naloxone to patients without an individual prescription. “Naloxone is a safe and effective antidote to opioid overdoses and […]
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Weis Markets Launches Eighth Annual Paws For Pets Program, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Weis Markets is launching its eighth annual Paws for Pets program, a company-wide initiative that collects monetary donations, pet food and supplies for local animal shelters and rescue organizations throughout May. Weis customers also can contribute to Paws for Pets while they shop by purchasing items on shelters’ wish lists […]
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Move To Raise Tobacco Sales Age Picks Up Momentum, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… The Massachusetts Senate has approved raising the tobacco-selling age to 21 years old. In addition, the Portland City Council in Oregon approved tasking its Health and Human Services Committee to draft a similar proposal. California and Hawaii already passed laws to raise the smoking age to 21 years old… Retailer […]