New Channels News In Brief… The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) says the enormous costs, complexities and challenges for food manufacturers to comply with Vermont’s food labeling mandate show the critical need for Congress to pass federal legislation setting a uniform national food labeling standard. Vermont’s state labeling mandate on foods with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) […]
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CST Brands And CrossAmerica Announce Dropdown Transactions, Acquisition Of One Stop Stores
CST Brands Inc. and CrossAmerica Partners LP have announced two dropdown transactions totaling approximately $261.5 million between CST Brands and CrossAmerica. The transactions are expected to close in the third quarter of 2015. In addition, CrossAmerica has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the One Stop convenience store network, based in Charleston, West Virginia, that […]
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Unions Tell Members A&P Is Up For Sale
Eleven unions representing 30,000 workers across all A&P banners have issued a statement notifying all United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) members that the unions are aware of the reports circulating about the potential sale of the A&P chain in whole or in part. The unions issued the following to its members: • We have confirmed […]
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Coca-Cola And Monster Close On Partnership Deal
The Coca-Cola Co. and Monster Beverage Corp. have announced the closing of a strategic partnership related to an equity investment, business transfers and expanded distribution in the global energy drink category. The Coca-Cola Co. now owns an approximately 16.7 percent stake in Monster Beverage. The Coca-Cola Co. transferred ownership of its worldwide energy business, including NOS, […]
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US Foods Unveils New Scoop Product Lineup
US Foods officially launched its new Scoop product lineup on June 15; it includes a variety of new products featuring bold tastes and healthier fare. The new line includes everything from Chef’s Line All Natural Mediterranean Style Mini Beef and Lamb Patties and Patuxent Farms Premium Hardwood Smoked ChickenWings to Cross Valley Farms Superfood Salad and […]
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PriceRite To Open First Store In New Hampshire, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… Wakefern’s PriceRite Division will open its first store in New Hampshire later this summer at the former Stop & Shop location in Manchester… Price Chopper will not sell cigarettes at its new Market 32 supermarkets. Cigarettes will continue to be sold at the regular Price Chopper stores but will be phased out […]
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Massachusetts Restaurant Association To Hold Free Paid Sick Leave Seminar, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… The Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) will host a free paid sick leave seminar June 23 from 10 a.m.-noon at the MRA Conference room in Southborough, Massachusetts. Amy Carlin of Morgan, Brown & Joy will discuss the state’s new earned sick time law. Those interested should call 508-303-9905 to reserve a […]
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Angelic Bakehouse Expands In Northeast, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Sprouted grain industry manufacturer Angelic Bakehouse will be significantly expanding its presence across the northeastern U.S. The bakery announced agreements with the four Ahold USA divisions (Giant Carlisle, Giant Landover, Stop & Shop New England and Stop & Shop New York Metro), as well as D’Agostino and DeCicco Family Markets. […]