Nearly nine in 10 consumers (85 percent) say that gas prices affect their feelings about the economy, according to survey results released this week by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Gas prices have risen roughly 50 cents per gallon since February. On average, consumers say they will reduce how much they drive if gas […]
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Mars Endorses Limitation On Added Sugars; Supports Federal Labeling
Mars Inc. is supporting two recommendations designed to help consumers limit their intake of added sugars and achieve healthier, more balanced diets. The company has endorsed a recommendation by the world’s leading health authorities—including the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee and the U.K. Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition—that people should […]
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US Foods Could Walk Away From Sysco Merger With Further Court Injunctions
A US Foods executive told a federal court judge in a hearing earlier this week that US Foods could walk away from its merger with Sysco if a judge further delays the deal with a court injunction. David Schreibman, VP of strategy at US Foods, said the company isn’t willing to endure additional lengthy periods […]
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Cumberland Farms Launches Farmhouse Blend f’real Milkshake, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief Cumberland Farms is introducing the new Farmhouse Blend f’real Milkshake. The new milkshake combines the brand’s signature Farmhouse Blend Coffee with ice cream and dairy-fresh milk, and contains no artificial flavors or preservatives. Customers can purchase the milkshake at an introductory price of $1.99 throughout May, and it’s available at […]
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New York’s Seasons Kosher Supermarket Expands To Baltimore, And More…
New Channels News In Brief Seasons Kosher Supermarket, with four stores in New York, has begun construction of its newest store in Baltimore. The 20,000-s.f. store will offer full-service kosher shopping, take-out food, deli meats, produce, bakery and floral as well as delivery and catering services… Geissler’s Supermarket has installed a Grind2Energy organics recycling system […]
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JOH To Open New Chicago Office
JOH, Billerica, Massachusetts, an independent, family-owned broker with 14 offices nationwide, plans to open a Chicago office, led by George David Crosby, who has more than 29 years of experience in the consumer product good industry. “It is an exciting time for JOH as we build our business in this dynamic market and continue to […]
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Big Y Foods Opens First Gas And Convenience Location
Big Y Foods, Springfield, Massachusetts, has opened its first Big Y Express Gas & Convenience store in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, adjacent to its World Class Market there. The location contains 12 gas pumps with 87, 89 and 93 octane fuel as well as diesel at every dispenser and free air machines for tire inflation at all […]
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2015 James Beard Award Winners Revealed, With Many Selected From New York
The James Beard Foundation Award winners have been announced, with many restaurant operators and chefs coming from New York. Here are the award winners from the Northeast: Best New Restaurant, Batard of New York City; Outstanding Baker, Jim Lahey of Sullivan Street Bakery of New York City; Outstanding Chef, Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern of […]