Foodservice News In Brief… The Massachusetts Restaurant Association has announced the winners of its annual awards, to be presented at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 14, at the New England Food Show at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. The Martignetti Cos. will be recognized as the Business Partner of the Year; attorney Al Denapoli, Business […]
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Consumer Group Joins Organic & Natural Health Association, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) has joined the Organic & Natural Health Association (ONHA). “The Organic & Natural Health Association fills a void in today’s market for a trade group that is dedicated to serving the needs of suppliers, retailers and consumers who seek truthful, unbiased and credible information, based […]
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Authorities Seize Skimming Devices On Gas Pumps
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) reports convenience retailers are finding skimming devices on dispensers, with reports coming in from Louisiana to New England. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Weights and Measures division, the U.S. Secret Service and local sheriff’s offices continue their investigations into skimming devices found at gasoline pumps. Since June 2015, 25 […]
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Rhode Island Reviews Trucking Tolls, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… The Rhode Island Legislature is reviewing a trucker’s toll of a maximum $20 to cross the state in any one direction from Massachusetts to Connecticut. The tolls would be applied to large commercial trucks, and the bill prohibits the extension of tolls to passenger vehicles without the approval of voters at […]
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Samuel Adams Introduces Three Nitro Project Beers, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Water. Malt. Hops. Yeast. These are the four traditional ingredients in beer. With the new Samuel Adams Nitro Project, a fifth ingredient—nitrogen—is added in place of carbonation. Samuel Adams is releasing the first of three brews from the Samuel Adams Nitro Project—Nitro White Ale, Nitro IPA and Nitro Coffee Stout. […]
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Uno Worker Severely Burned In Oven Explosion, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… An oven explosion on Jan. 31 at a Wrentham, Massachusetts, Uno Pizzeria & Grill restaurant left an employee severely burned. Authorities said an aerosol spray can apparently blew up after it fell onto a conveyor belt of the restaurant’s pizza oven. The explosion blew open the oven doors. The employee was […]
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Albertsons Expands Panzer’s Role, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Albertsons Cos.’ Mark Panzer, who was named the company’s SVP of pharmacy, health and wellness in May 2015, has accepted the additional responsibility of leading general merchandise and health and beauty aids. Panzer’s retail career began at Osco Drug stores more than 40 years ago. He held senior leadership roles […]
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Big Y Earns Secure Work Force Designation From Immigration Enforcement Agency
Big Y Foods of Springfield, Massachusetts, has become the latest business to partner in a nationwide program by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to ensure a legal and more secure work force. Officials with Big Y and ICE formally agreed in January to partner in the “IMAGE” program. IMAGE is a voluntary program that […]