Reader’s Digest has released the results of its third annual Trusted Brand Survey, published in the June issue that is available now. More than 5,500 Americans across the country participated in the online survey, which awards the “Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand” title to winners in 40 product categories, including travel, food and beverage, automotive, beauty and […]
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Is Nation’s First Soda Tax Working As Intended? New Study Says Yes
A new study of Berkeley’s tax on sugary drinks, the first in the nation, suggests that it may be accomplishing its goals. The study was published Tuesday in PLOS Medicine by the Public Health Institute and the University of North Carolina. “Changes in prices, sales, consumer spending and beverage consumption one year after a tax on […]
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Del Monte Fresh Produce Rolls Out Pre-Measured Smoothie Kits
Del Monte Fresh Produce is introducing its Del Monte Smoothie Kit product line. The smoothies are available in a variety of sizes at select locations across North America, in four varieties: • Antioxidant: Strawberries, Red Apples and Blueberries; • Super Fruit: Strawberries, Kiwi, Mangoes and Blueberries; • Energizer: Strawberries, Red Grapes, Carrots, Mangoes, Red Peppers and […]
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PepsiCo Pulls Soft Drinks From Philadelphia Stores Over Soda Tax
PepsiCo is pulling its 2-liter and 12-pack products from Philadelphia grocery store shelves, citing the city’s new tax on sweetened beverages as the reason. Philly grocery stores reportedly received letters from PepsiCo recently saying the company would no longer distribute the sizes to the city’s stores. The decision affects brands like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sierra […]
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Talking Rain CEO Abruptly Departs
Kevin Klock, president and CEO of Talking Rain Beverage Co., the maker of Sparkling Ice, has left the company. A reason was not given in press release issued Friday by the company, though Klock was in New York City conducting media interviews as recently as late February with new chief marketing officer Brian Kuz, according […]
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Association: Pepsi Job Cut Just The Beginning Of Philadelphia Beverage Tax Fallout
After Pepsi reported March 1 that it would lay off between 80 and 100 workers in the Philadelphia region, blaming the city’s sweetened beverage tax that took effect Jan. 1, officials from the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) say to expect more job losses in the area because of the tax. The 1.5 cents-per-ounce tax has caused […]
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Pepsi Blames Philadelphia Soda Tax For Job Cuts
Pepsi said Wednesday that it is cutting 80 to 100 jobs in Philadelphia and laid blame on the city’s beverage tax that took effect Jan. 1. The layoffs reportedly will happen over the next few months and impact frontline and supervisory positions. Pepsi employs a total of 423 people in the area, where it has […]
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Big Red, Kroger And Weber Kicked Up Summer Sales
Austin, Texas-based beverage company Big Red reports that its “100 Days of BBQ” summer retail promotion and marketing campaign in Kroger stores in Louisville, Kentucky—with help from Weber—generated a 15.7 percent sales increase in dollars. The goal? A 10 percent increase. Big Red hosted Weber Mobile Grill Academy classes at the Kroger stores as part of […]
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AB InBev, Keurig Partner To Create In-Home Alcoholic Drink Dispenser
Anheuser-Busch InBev and Keurig Green Mountain have entered into a joint venture focused on the research and development of an in-home alcohol drink system. The venture will build on the Keurig Kold technology and system innovations and AB InBev’s brewing and packaging technology, and evolve them within the realm of the full adult beverage category, including beer, […]
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Food Retailers Prepare For Impact Of Philadelphia’s New Beverage Tax
Retailers are expecting many angry customers once the Philadelphia Beverage Tax takes effect on Jan. 1. According to the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), the 1.5 cents per ounce tax on sweetened beverages will cause many products to double in price, putting a financial strain on consumers. “Items such as juice drinks, sodas, teas, sports […]
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Organic Valley Becomes Largest Producer Of Organic, 100% Grass-Fed Dairy In U.S.
Organic Valley, America’s largest cooperative of organic farmers and one of the nation’s leading organic brands, says it has created a new route with a dozen 100 percent grass-fed dairies in the Mid-Atlantic to increase production of its Organic Valley Grassmilk branded milk products. The production expansion makes Organic Valley the largest producer of organic, […]
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2016 Craft Beer Year In Review
The Brewers Association—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers—is looking back on the defining beer moments of 2016. “In the face of numerous opportunities and challenges in 2016, small and independent craft brewers continue to thrive,” said Bart Watson, chief economist, Brewers Association. “This community should be very proud of what it has accomplished […]
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Four States Approve Minimum Wage Hikes, Four Cities Impose Soda Tax
On Election Day, voters in Arizona, Colorado and Maine approved measures that will phase in a $12 minimum wage rate by 2020. In Washington State, where the current minimum wage is $9.47 an hour, voters approved increasing the hourly rate to $13.50 by 2020. Prior to the election, each of the four states already had a […]
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Medina Liquor Agency Now Operating Inside Buehler’s Store
The Buehler’s Medina River Styx store in Medina, Ohio, marked the official opening of the Medina Liquor Agency, inside of the supermarket, on Monday. This completes the transfer and relocation agreement with the Wine Reserve to purchase the Medina Liquor Agency. Dan Shanahan, president and COO of Buehler’s Fresh Foods, said, “With the highly successful […]
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KeHe SVP Named To NGA Board Of Directors, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The National Grocers Association has named David Ochs, KeHE’s SVP of sales, as one of three new board of director members. Ochs is a key member of KeHe’s East leadership team and is responsible for developing and implementing sales strategy. He has more than 20 years of experience in operations, […]
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Beer Merger Expected To Be Finalized Oct. 10, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Anheuser-Busch InBev’s merger with SAB Miller has taken another step forward with the backing of each company’s shareholders. The merger is expected to close Oct. 10. The new company will be known as Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV… Stewart’s Shops Ice Cream took home some top honors at the recent World Dairy […]
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Two Retailers To Celebrate National Coffee Day, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… In celebration of National Coffee Day on Sept. 29, Cumberland Farms is offering its customers a free hot or iced coffee in any size via a mobile text coupon. The free coffee continues for coffee lovers throughout October, as the retailer is bringing back “Free Coffee Fridays.” Beginning Oct. 7 […]
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Three Groups Form Political Action Committee Fundraiser, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… The Massachusetts Restaurant Association, Rhode Island Hospitality Association and National Restaurant Association will host a joint political action committee fundraiser Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus, Massachusetts. The goal is to build up a grassroots coalition for the upcoming legislative session… The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival […]
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Dairy Leader Grupo LALA Launches U.S. Division
Grupo LALA, a leading dairy company headquartered in Mexico, has set up a new division named LALA U.S., a value-added dairy company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. LALA U.S. features a portfolio of established brands, including LALA yogurt smoothies, Promised Land premium milk and cream products, Borden cultured products, Frusion smoothies, Skim Plus milk and Nordica […]
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7-Eleven And Redbox Team Up For Drink And Movie Promotion, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… 7-Eleven and Redbox are bringing back their free movie night offer this summer, where customers can receive a free Redbox movie night with every Big Gulp purchase. The offer runs through Aug. 31 at participating U.S. 7-Eleven stores, and promo codes can be redeemed through Oct. 31. A peel-off label […]