New Channels News In Brief… On Dec. 22, CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley reached a milestone: the farmer-owned cooperative surpassed $1 billion in sales. Founded in 1988 by seven struggling farm families in southwest Wisconsin, Organic Valley now has a membership of 1,800 farmers producing organic food in 35 states. Company officials say it is the first […]
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Giant/Martin’s Customers Donate More Than $630K To Local CMN Hospitals
Customers at Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets gave generously this holiday season by donating $630,028 to local Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals in their communities. As part of Giant/Martin’s annual “Candles for Kids” campaign, customers could purchase a paper candle at the checkout between Nov. 22 and Dec. 5 for $1 each. “For […]
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National GMO Labeling Law Will Not Pass In 2015
Congress has failed to reach an agreement this year on legislation that prevents states from enacting their own labeling laws concerning genetically modified organisms, commonly referred to as GMOs. Many in the food industry are expressing disappointment, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), which says the proposed legislation was designed to prevent “a costly and confusing […]
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Boston-Based Unidine Awarded Dining Services Contract In Georgia, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… Unidine Corp. of Boston has been awarded a contract to manage dining services at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) newly renovated “Market 16” Cafe at the Roybal campus in Atlanta, which is home to 6,000 workers and 90,000 visitors annually. With operations in more than 200 locations, Unidine […]
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Isenberg Of Chex Finer Foods Among SFA’s 2016 Hall Of Fame Inductees, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has revealed the 2016 class of the Specialty Food Hall of Fame, honoring 47 leaders who have been instrumental in building and shaping the $109 billion specialty food industry. Among the inductees: David Isenberg of Chex Finer Foods, Alfed Ciccotelli Sr. and Jr. of Cento […]
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NEFF Presents Father Murphy Award To Greater Boston Food Bank
The New England Food Foundation (NEFF) recently presented the Father Murphy Award to the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB). Father Murphy served as the spiritual director for the New England Food Foundation. The NEFF created the annual Rev. Frances J. Murphy Award in his honor because of his important role in the development and growth of the […]
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Rutter’s Unveils ‘A Monument To Convenience’
Rutter’s newest and largest store, located in York Springs and just 10 miles north of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, opened its doors Dec. 14 and is billed as a “monument to convenience.” The new unit marks Rutter’s 61st store and the third Rutter’s location in Adams County, Pennsylvania. The 11.5-acre site has seven high-speed truck diesel fueling spaces, 14 […]
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Boston Health Commission Launches Investigation Into Chipotle Incident
Several state and city health agencies have officially launched an investigation after receiving reports of multiple cases of gastrointestinal illness among patrons who ate at the Chipotle Mexican Grill in Cleveland Circle (a neighborhood of Boston). The Boston Public Health Commission, the City of Boston Inspectional Services Department and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health launched […]