New Channels News In Brief… California is on its way to becoming the first state to boost its minimum wage rate to $15 per hour. Gov. Jerry Brown, labor unions and state lawmakers this week reached a deal to incrementally raise California’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2022. The current rate is $10 […]
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C&S To Acquire Hawaii-Based Foodservice Company
In one of its first foodservice purchases, C&S Wholesale Grocers, through its subsidiary Hawaiian Housewares Ltd., has signed an agreement to acquire the operations of Edsung Foodservice Co. of Honolulu, Hawaii. The sale is expected to close in late April, at which point the Edsung business will be consolidated into the Hansen Distribution Group, a division of […]
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Wawa Expects To Add More Than 5K New Jobs In Three Months
Wawa plans to hire more than 5,000 new associates during the next three months to cover its more than 700 stores across its six-state operating area. Dave Filano, manager of talent acquisition at Wawa, said, “As we continue to expand and grow, we’re excited to fill these 5,000-plus positions with people who will quickly become […]
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Keurig Green Mountain Names New CEO, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Keurig Green Mountain of Waterbury, Vermont, has appointed Robert Gamgort CEO, effective May 2. Gamgort is now serving as CEO of Pinnacle Foods. He will replace Brian Kelley, who will continue to serve as vice chairman of the board. Keurig was acquired by JAB Holding Co. earlier this year. Gamgort joined […]
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Coca-Cola To Shed U.S. In-House Distribution Ops, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… According to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), The Coca-Cola Co. has decided to sell its U.S. distribution operations within a year to focus on its concentrate-making business. Coke believes having smaller U.S. partners will help with distribution. “The marriage of national with local is the best of both […]
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OSHA, Public Safety Crews Look Into Fatal Ammonia Leak At Stavis, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The Boston fire and police departments as well as officials from OSHA are investigating the cause of an ammonia leak at a Stavis Seafoods processing plant that killed a worker on March 23. Ammonia fumes first pushed fire crews back. Stavis has pledged full cooperation with authorities in their investigation… […]
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AllergyEats Releases New Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chain List
AllergyEats has released its 2016 list of the Top 10 Most Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chains in the U.S. AllergyEats’ restaurant ratings are based solely on how well restaurants have accommodated food-allergic diners—not on other factors such as ambiance, service or food quality. “AllergyEats depends on ratings and feedback from the food allergy community to determine which […]
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More Candy Firms Commit To Halt Children’s Advertising
More candy makers have signed a pledge to stop advertising aimed at children under the age of 12. Ferrara Candy Co., Ghirardelli Chocolate Co., Jelly Belly Candy Co., Just Born Quality Confections, The Promotion in Motion Cos. Inc. and R.M. Palmer Co. agreed to the make the changes under the Children’s Confection Advertising Initiative (CCAI). […]