As 7-Eleven stores on Long Island introduced the world to coffee in to-go cups more than 50 years ago, the company now is launching another milestone for Long Island coffee-lovers. The convenience retailer has expanded its hot and cold beverage menu to all Long Island 7-Eleven stores with the addition of touch-screen machines that brew custom […]
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34 Degrees To Launch New Snaps Line In 3 Flavors
Denver, Colorado-based 34 Degrees is launching a new line, Snaps, baked chickpea snacking thins, in three varieties including Sea Salt, Everything and Umami. Snaps are naturally gluten free through the use of steamed chickpea flour. 34 Degrees’ second snacking line behind Sweet Crisps, Snaps are a standalone snack—an alternative to traditional chips or pretzels. Each […]
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7-Eleven Franchisee Leadership Opposes Weakening California Law AB 5
The National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees (NCASEF) says proposed measures to change or repeal the California law that distinguishes employees from independent contractors would be harmful to the franchisees operating more than 1,700 7-Eleven stores in the state. Based in Universal City, Texas, the NCASEF is an elected, independent body representing the interests […]
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Homeland Agrees To Purchase GFF Foods In Moore, OK
Homeland (HAC Inc.), an Oklahoma employee-owned company, has entered into an agreement to buy the GFF Foods grocery store located at 1219 N. Santa Fe Avenue in Moore, Oklahoma, from Charlie Bert, Michael Pyle and Terry Gafford. The store will be re-bannered as a Cash Saver in early April, making it the 18th low cost format […]
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H-E-B Issues Call For Entries In Quest For Texas Best 2020
Now in its seventh year, H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best has expanded its search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State to now include non-food items. In addition to food creators and innovators, Texas-based purveyors of apparel, beauty items, electronics and toys, home goods, household necessities, gardening supplies, coolers […]
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Transplace Recognized With 2019 Tyson Foods Premier Carrier Award
Transplace, a provider of managed transportation services and technology, has been awarded a 2019 Premier Carrier Award by Tyson Foods Inc., one of the world’s largest food companies. Each year, Tyson Foods recognizes a small and select group of its carriers that consistently deliver the highest level of excellence in customer service, communication, safety and innovation. […]
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Craft Beer BBQ Collection Expands With Voodoo Ranger IPA Beer Brat
Building off the success of the Fat Tire BBQ Collection, Niman Ranch and New Belgium Brewing have debuted the Voodoo Ranger Mango Habanero IPA Beer Bratwurst, now available in select Whole Foods Markets and specialty grocers across the country. The new brat combines Niman Ranch’s Certified Humane pork, raised sustainably with no antibiotics—ever, with Voodoo […]
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Lay’s Partners With The Voice’s John Legend To Debut New Flavors
Fans of NBC’s The Voice will discover some new potato chip flavors in addition to some new favorite singers as Lay’s joins coach John Legend on season 18, which premiered Monday, Feb. 24. Lay’s Cheddar Jalapeño, Poppables Sea Salt & Vinegar and Kettle Cooked Flamin’ Hot all joined Team Lay’s earlier this year—and to celebrate […]