New Channels News In Brief Hormel Foods Corp. plans to acquire Applegate of Bridgewater, New Jersey, a leading brand in the natural and organic value-added prepared meats category. Applegate will operate autonomously as a stand-alone subsidiary in the company’s refrigerated foods segment. Applegate has strategic relationships with a diverse set of manufacturers and processors who […]
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New England Convenience Association Trade Show
The 2015 New England Convenience Store Association (NECSA) “Pot of Gold” trade show was held at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, in mid-March. In addition to the trade show, the two-day event included an operator awards night as well as a seminar on food service. See The Griffin Report’s photos from the trade show.
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Self-Serve Fueling Legislation Proposed In New Jersey
Two New Jersey state senators have introduced legislation that would allow drivers to choose to pump their own gas in the Garden State for the first time since 1949. It also would decriminalize pumping one’s own gas. Senate Bill 2944 would allow for self-service, but also would require that fuel retailers offer at least one […]
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Massachusetts AG Grants Temporary Reprieve For Sick Leave Policy
Massachusetts employers that already offer paid sick time to their workers now have until the end of 2015 to fully adjust their policies to comply with a new earned sick time law that goes into effect July 1. The provision offers “much-needed breathing room for employers” that need more time to adjust their payroll systems, […]
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USDA Announces Funding To Assist With Organic Certification Costs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said approximately $11.9 million in organic certification assistance is available through state departments of agriculture to make organic certification more affordable for organic producers and handlers across the country. Through the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program, $11 million is available to organic farms and businesses nationwide. Through the Agricultural […]
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FMI Names Northeast Store Manager Award Finalists, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Store Manager Awards Program recognizes exceptional supermarket store managers who generate sales growth, provide great customer service, contribute to attaining company goals and are an integral part of the communities they serve. FMI will honor 10 finalists and announce the four grand-prize winners at FMI Connect in […]
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Tedeschi Food Shops President Comments On 7-Eleven Acquisition, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief Peter Tedeschi, president and CEO of Tedeschi Food Shops, Rockland, Massachusetts, offered this comment on the 7-Eleven acquisition of Tedeschi Food Shops, announced on May 18. “7-Eleven and Tedeschi Food Shops share a mutual respect for each other that promises to make the results of this acquisition significant. We both […]
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NRA Educational Foundation Honors Educators Of Excellence, And More…
Food Service News In Brief The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) has honored 38 educators with the 2015 ProStart Educator of Excellence Award. Additionally, Golden Corral presented the James Maynard Excellence in Education Award to Nathaniel Bradshaw of Wilbur Cross High School (Connecticut) and Barbara Hummer of Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (Ohio). Golden Corral […]