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Fresh And Healthy Items Driving C-Store Sales In 2018

Convenience store retailers say they experienced positive revenue growth over the first six months of 2018, with expanded healthy snack and drink options expected to fuel strong summer sales growth, according to a survey of U.S. convenience store owners by NACS, the trade association that represents the convenience retailing industry. More than three in four […]

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Caulipower Launches Frozen Paleo Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Gluten-free frozen pizza brand Caulipower is rolling out a ready-to-use Frozen Paleo Cauliflower Pizza Crust—the first of its kind, according to the company. The new crust will join Caulipower’s family of better-for-you pizzas and pizza crusts, alongside Margherita, Three Cheese, Veggie, All Natural Uncured Pepperoni and Original Plain Crust. The completely grain-free offering will be […]

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Sweet Earth Foods Launches Vegetarian Frozen Pizza Line Nationwide

Sweet Earth Foods is rolling out a new line of frozen pizzas, marking the vegetarian food company’s first foray into the pizza game. The line features four flavors made with organic ingredients: Veggie Lover’s, Truffle Lover’s, Protein Lover’s and Herb Lover’s. “The pizzas deliver on both taste and nutrition, with unique crusts blended with ancient […]

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Roche Bros. Coming To New Watertown Mixed-Use Development

Roche Bros. plans to open a supermarket in Arsenal Yards, Boston’s new mixed-use development from Boylston Properties and The Wilder Cos., in Watertown, Massachusetts. Roche Bros. will join The Majestic at Arsenal Yards, a movie theater; and City Works Eatery & Pour House, offering classic American cuisine and more than 90 local and global beers. Roche Bros. […]

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BJ’s Brings On New Executive To Drive Digital Innovation

BJ’s Wholesale Club has expanded its digital and omnichannel team the addition of Naveen Seshadri, VP, digital commerce and experience. “BJ’s has made significant advancements in our omnichannel capabilities, and I’m pleased to have Naveen join our team,” said Rafeh Masood, SVP and chief digital officer. “Naveen has extensive experience in driving omnichannel transformations, and his leadership […]

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Guest Column: Historic Year In Connecticut Politics

by Wayne Pesce/President, Connecticut Food Association Many of us who work at the state capitol were anxious to know before the 2016 election about whether the “Trump effect” or “Malloy effect” would carry more weight at the polls in the minds of Connecticut’s voting public. Based on the results, Connecticut citizens made their feelings clear. In […]

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Between Rounds Bakery Partners With Ted’s IGA Of Connecticut

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a Connecticut-based bakery café and bagel shop, as well as a wholesale bagel supplier, has entered into a new partnership with Ted’s IGA located at 127 Main Street in Hebron, Connecticut. Between Rounds Bakery has been supplying its bagels to independent grocers throughout Connecticut and recently contracted with Ted’s to supply […]