Sysco Corp. has filed a memorandum opposing the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s effort to block its proposed merger with US Foods. Sysco filed the memorandum in the U.S. Federal District Court for the District of Columbia in opposition to the FTC’s motion for preliminary injunction. A hearing on the FTC’s motion is scheduled to begin […]
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Vermont Attorney General Adopts GMO Labeling Bill
The Vermont Attorney General’s Office has formally adopted the regulations implementing the law requiring the labeling of foods produced with genetically modified organisms. The rule takes effect July 1, 2016. “This is a process that began with the legislature’s careful crafting of Act 120,” said Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell. “We are pleased at the […]
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E-Cigarette Use By Teenagers Rises As Smoking Drops, And More…
C-Store News In Brief A new report released by the CDC shows that 13 percent of middle and high school students used electronic cigarettes in 2014—triple the number from the year before. At the same time, the share of high school students who smoked traditional cigarettes declined substantially, to 9 percent in 2014 from 16 […]
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The Melting Pot Fuels Expansion In Hartford, Connecticut, With Incentive, And More…
Food Service News In Brief The Melting Pot Restaurants of Tampa, Florida, a fondue restaurant and a casual dining franchise, is accelerating its expansion effort in Hartford, Connecticut, by offering a significant discount on its initial franchise fee. In honor of its 40th anniversary, The Melting Pot will offer new franchisees who sign a franchise […]
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UNFI G&E Channel Reveals Some Highlights Of Upcoming ‘Customer Experience’
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) Gourmet & Ethnic (G&E) Channel’s new “Customer Experience” at this year’s Foxwoods Tabletop Show, to be held May 13-14 at Fox Tower at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, will feature a number of suppliers and products. Among them: Sylvia’s Restaurant will highlight its line of Southern fry mixes, sauces […]
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Target Settles With MasterCard On Data Breach Impact To Card Users, And More…
New Channels News In Brief Target has entered into a settlement agreement with MasterCard relative to the data breach that Target experienced during the fourth quarter of 2013. Under the agreement, alternative recovery offers will be made by MasterCard to eligible MasterCard issuers worldwide that issued MasterCard-branded payment cards claimed to have been affected by the […]
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NHLRA Warns About Possible Tourism Promotion Cuts, And More…
Food Service News In Brief The New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association (NHLRA) has notified its members that the New Hampshire House of Representatives has chosen to suspend the law that establishes the Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) budget and cut $3.77 million from DTTD’s tourism development fund. That is roughly a 75 […]
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NACS Toolkit Shares Strategies For Success In Site Approval And Zoning
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has published a new Site Approval Toolkit to share strategies for retailers seeking zoning approvals. The 32-page NACS Site Approval Toolkit is designed to help convenience retailers—whether a one-store operator or chain looking to grow store count or modernize a site’s operations—better understand the planning process and address community […]