As part of its ongoing commitment to help its customers include more fresh and healthy meals into their schedules, Ahold USA and its retail divisions announced the launch of Savory Fast, Fresh and Easy, a new digital content platform and magazine. The first edition of Savory Fast, Fresh and Easy magazine is available in stores, […]
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Reynolds American Completes Lorillard Purchase
Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) has completed its acquisition of Lorillard Inc. and related divestiture transactions. As a result of the acquisition, Lorillard is a subsidiary of RAI. RAI’s operating companies have key brands across major industry categories: Newport, Camel, Pall Mall and Natural American Spirit in combustible cigarettes; Grizzly in smokeless tobacco; and VUSE in […]
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New York Employer Community Launches ‘Save NY Restaurants’ Coalition
Groups representing New York’s restaurant and business communities, which employ hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers across the state, have launched the “Save NY Restaurants” Coalition. The coalition is contesting New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to establish a self-appointed wage board that targets fast food restaurants. Coalition members include the New York State Restaurant […]
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Former FRANE Executive Director Lombardi Passes Away, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… Harold Lombardi, former executive director of the Frozen & Refrigerated Association of the Northeast, passed away June 12. Donna Maglio, current FRANE executive director, said, “Harold was a kind man with a great passion for FRANE and its members. He will be greatly missed.” Lombardi’s wake is June 16 at the Bisbee-Porcella […]
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Coca-Cola Enterprises To Reduce Calories Per Liter By 2020, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE), one of the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottlers, has released its 10th annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, which includes its most ambitious commitments to date. The new targets include: reducing calories per liter across CCE’s entire portfolio by 10 percent by 2020; halving the carbon footprint […]
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New York City May Require Salt Warning On Menus, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… The New York City Department of Health is moving closer to requiring restaurant chains to label menu items that are deemed high in sodium. New York City could become the first U.S. city to require salt warning labels. A health department vote is expected later this year. If passed it […]
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Walgreens Recalls Women 50+ Vitamins For Packaging Reasons, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Walgreens recalled Multivitamin Women 50+ tablets because the packaging is not child resistant and senior friendly… Chef Ernesto of Hamilton, New Jersey, is in the beginning phase of a nationwide rollout of its all-natural, high-quality frozen food line that is now available at Dollar Tree stores from New England to […]
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AllergyEats Releases 2015 List Of Most Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chains
AllergyEats, a guide to allergy-friendly restaurants in the United States, has released its 2015 list of Most Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chains nationwide. The chains on this list hold the highest ratings on AllergyEats’ website and smartphone app, per feedback from the food allergy community. AllergyEats restaurant ratings are based solely on how well restaurants have accommodated […]