New Channels News in Brief… The FDA is requesting comments on use of the term “natural” on food labeling. The FDA is taking this action in part because it received three citizen petitions asking that the agency define the term “natural” for use in food labeling and one citizen petition asking that the agency prohibit […]
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Peapod, Barilla Come Together To Launch Pasta Meal Kits In NYC
Peapod by Stop & Shop has teamed up with Barilla to produce Peapod Meal Kits available for delivery right to New Yorkers’ doors. The kits contain pre-measured ingredients to make dinnertime creations in under 30 minutes. The kits are priced at $15.99-$23.99 and serve four to six people. The Peapod Meal Kits require little prep—all vegetables […]
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NRA Promotes Cyber Security Awareness For Restaurants
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has released “Cybersecurity 101: A Toolkit For Restaurant Operators.” The free guide, available at Restaurant.org/Cybersecurity, is available for restaurant operators interested in learning the basics of how to implement an enterprise-wide cyber security program to protect their restaurants from data breaches. “The digital age is transforming the way restaurants do business. Innovations […]
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BrightFarms Closes On New Financing, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… BrightFarms, a New York-based farming company, has received $13.65 million in new financing from investors as it develops commercial scale greenhouse facilities across the East Coast and Midwest. The greenhouses offer consistent, high-quality produce year round. All of its greenhouses use substantially less water, less land and shipping fuel than conventional […]
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Some Ricker C-Stores Serve As Domestic Violence Safe Havens, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… At some Ricker convenience stores in Indiana, the market serves as safe havens for domestic violence victims in need of help. If someone feels they’re in danger from domestic violence, they can go to one of six Ricker’s convenience store locations, where employees are trained to call either 9-1-1 or […]
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Gordon Food Service To Open Store In Buffalo, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… Gordon Food Service plans to open a 40,000-s.f. store in Buffalo, New York, in 2016, serving customers including restaurants, food truck operators and supermarkets… Billy Costa and Jenny Johnson will host the Dining Playbook Gala from 7-11 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Castle at the Park Plaza to support the […]
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Target Looks For Partnerships For Fresh Food, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Target Corp. has its eyes on partnering with companies to provide more consistent fresh food to its stores. “There is an opportunity to use some partners who may be able to do things a little bit better,” said John Mulligan, COO of Target. Target needs to change its system to […]
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NACS Endorses Menu Labeling Bill, Which Moves To Full House Committee
The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee has voted to pass the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015, and the measure now moves to the full House Energy and Commerce Committee. The legislation would make menu labeling compliance possible for convenience store owners and result in consumers obtaining more nutrition information and a greater amount […]