Supermarket News In Brief… Roche Bros.’ Brothers Marketplace of Medfield, Massachusetts, has been awarded a commendation for retail design as part of the International Council of Shopping Centers’ annual U.S. Design and Development Awards. The award complimented the brand’s “existing core DNA, including the brand’s history and values, while establishing a new identity and experience, […]
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Organic Valley Passes $1B Milestone, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… On Dec. 22, CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley reached a milestone: the farmer-owned cooperative surpassed $1 billion in sales. Founded in 1988 by seven struggling farm families in southwest Wisconsin, Organic Valley now has a membership of 1,800 farmers producing organic food in 35 states. Company officials say it is the first […]
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Specialty Food Association Reveals 2016 Hall Of Fame Inductees
The Specialty Food Association has revealed the 2016 class of the Specialty Food Hall of Fame, honoring 47 leaders who have been instrumental in building and shaping the $109 billion specialty food industry into the thriving business it is today. Inductees include Gene Biggi, Beaverton Foods Inc.; Ariane Daguin, D’Artagnan Inc.; Tom and Mary Ellen […]
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Isenberg Of Chex Finer Foods Among SFA’s 2016 Hall Of Fame Inductees, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has revealed the 2016 class of the Specialty Food Hall of Fame, honoring 47 leaders who have been instrumental in building and shaping the $109 billion specialty food industry. Among the inductees: David Isenberg of Chex Finer Foods, Alfed Ciccotelli Sr. and Jr. of Cento […]
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NEFF Presents Father Murphy Award To Greater Boston Food Bank
The New England Food Foundation (NEFF) recently presented the Father Murphy Award to the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB). Father Murphy served as the spiritual director for the New England Food Foundation. The NEFF created the annual Rev. Frances J. Murphy Award in his honor because of his important role in the development and growth of the […]
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Specialty Food Association Recognizes Six Industry Leaders
The Specialty Food Association has named the six winners of its fourth annual Leadership Awards, honoring members who have gone “above and beyond” in advancing food standards in society—and society itself—by creating social, economic and environmental impact through innovation and vision. Their achievements range from navigating a food safety crisis to creating products that support […]
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Rouses Named Employer Of The Year By Louisiana Governor’s Office
Rouses Markets has been honored as Employer of the Year by the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs for actively recruiting, hiring and accommodating employees with disabilities. The grocery chain was recognized at the Governor’s Outstanding Leadership in Disabilities Awards ceremony in November at the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge. Scott A Ledet, who […]
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Indulgent Nature Of The Holidays Help Rank Sweets High On Latest Shelf Score
Instantly, the world’s largest audience and insights company, has released its latest Shelf Score report, a monthly top 10 list of the newest CPG products ranked by consumer purchase intent. Based on the findings of the November Shelf Score, consumers appear to be embracing the indulgent nature of the holidays. Sweet treats from revered chocolate […]
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Four Grocers, Two C-Stores Make Fortune’s Best Workplaces In Retail List
Four grocery and two convenience store chains have made Fortune’s 2015 list of the “Best Workplaces in Retail.” The list of 20 is compiled based on the opinions of thousands of employees. According to Fortune, many “patterns emerge among the standouts: generous medical coverages, awesome office discounts and a parade of onsite benefits to keep […]
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FTC Challenges Proposed Merger Of Staples And Office Depot, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The Federal Trade Commission has filed an administrative complaint charging that Staples Inc.’s proposed $6.3 billion acquisition of Office Depot Inc. would violate the antitrust laws by significantly reducing competition nationwide in the market for “consumable” office supplies sold to large business customers for their own use. “The commission has […]
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Weis Markets Recognized For Sustainability Program
Weis Markets of Sunbury, Pennsylvania, has been recognized for incorporating sustainability practices into its day-to-day operations, which has helped conserve resources and reduce the overall environmental impact of its 163 stores, distribution center and manufacturing facilities. It is the second food retailer in the country to receive this recognition. The Manomet Grocery Stewardship Certification (GSC) […]
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Hartman, Keane To Receive AJC Human Relations Award, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… On Dec. 17, Scott Hartman, CEO of Rutter’s Food Stores, and Denise Keane, EVP and general counsel for the Altria Group, will receive the AJC National Human Relations Award from the American Jewish Committee. The event will be held at the Harmonie Club in Manhattan beginning at 6 p.m. … […]
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Freshway Foods Receives Cornerstone Partner Award
Freshway Foods, a fresh fruit and vegetable processor, repacker, distributor and logistics provider, has been recognized with the Cornerstone Partner Award by Gordon Food Service. The award, which is the highest that Gordon Food Service bestows, was announced at the 2015 North American Vendor Involvement Process (VIP) Award Dinner. The Cornerstone Award recognizes suppliers who […]
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United Fresh Accepting 2016 Retail Produce Managers Award Nominations
The United Fresh Produce Association is now accepting nominations for its annual Retail Produce Manager Awards Program. The program will honor 25 outstanding retail produce managers at the United Fresh 2016 Convention June 20-22 in Chicago, Illinois. The Retail Produce Manager Awards Program, sponsored by Dole Food Co. and now in its 12th year, pays […]
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Weigel’s Wins Third Tennessee State Fair Blue Ribbon For Chocolate Milk
Convenience store operator Weigel’s has won a blue ribbon in the Tennessee State Fair for its chocolate milk. The competition was held at the fairgrounds in Nashville earlier this fall. The win marks Weigel’s third blue ribbon for chocolate milk; its first win came in 2011, then again in 2014 before taking home this year’s […]
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Stater Bros. Receives 2015 Theodore Roosevelt Workers’ Compensation Award
From celebrating safety success to aggressively rooting out fraud and abuse, Stater Bros. Markets is making workers’ comp risk management gains on multiple fronts, and these are the strategies that caught the attention of Risk & Insurance judges as they selected the 2015 recipients of the Theodore Roosevelt Workers’ Compensation and Disability Management Award. This year, San […]
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Washington State Presents Awards, Crowns Best Bagger During Annual Reception
The Washington Food Industry Association (WFIA) presented several awards and crowned the state’s best bagger during the group’s annual industry reception in Spokane on Oct. 27. Candice Lastimado, a courtesy clerk at the West Seattle Metropolitan Market, took home the first place trophy and a check for $2,000 in a heated competition at the Washington […]
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Nomination Deadline Set For NECSEMA Operator Awards, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Friday, Nov. 6, is the deadline for submitting operator awards nominations to the New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association (NECSEMA). The contest, now in its 24th year, identifies store managers, franchise operators and owners who run an exceptionally good store, have established a creative merchandising program, possess notable […]
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NGA Presents Great American Award To Wakefern’s Mottese
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has recognized Wakefern Food Corp.’s Lorelei Mottese with NGA’s highest award for government relations, the Clarence G. Adamy Great American Award. The award was presented to Mottese by NGA President and CEO Peter J. Larkin and NGA VP of Public Affairs Greg Ferrara at Wakefern’s annual shareholders’ meeting, held Thursday […]
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Wakefern’s Mottese Honored With NGA’s Great American Award, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… The National Grocers Association (NGA) has recognized Lorelei Mottese with NGA’s highest award for government relations, the Clarence G. Adamy Great American Award. The award was presented to Mottese by NGA President and CEO Peter J. Larkin and NGA VP of Public Affairs Greg Ferrara during Wakefern Food Corp.’s annual shareholders’ meeting, […]