Grocery News In Brief… The Frozen & Refrigerated Association of the North East (FRANE) will combine its annual convention and business conference with the Eastern Frosted & Refrigerated Foods Association and the Western New York Frozen & Refrigerated Food Association for a multi-day event, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, at The Sagamore, Bolton Landing, New York… Bill […]
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WMU Food Marketing Conference Outgrows Previous Venue, Sets Attendance Record
A new venue was needed for the Western Michigan University Food Marketing Conference this year. Previously held at the Radisson Plaza at Kalamazoo near the campus of WMU, the 51st annual conference took place April 11-12 at Devos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “This venue was chosen because of the fact that we’ve outgrown our […]
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Restaurateur Danny Meyer: Foodservice Industry Must Find Balance Between Technology, Personal Connection
Restaurateur Danny Meyer, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, founder of Shake Shack and one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2015, sat down for an interview with Food Marketing Institute President and CEO Leslie Sarasin at this year’s FMI Midwinter Executive Conference in Miami Beach. During their discussion of “The Future of […]
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Rauch To Address Innovation Culture At PMA Symposium
Former Trader Joe’s President Doug Rauch will explain to produce and floral executives why innovation is critical to business success when he joins a top-level group of speakers in May for the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2016 Executive Leadership Symposium in Dallas, Texas. “Today’s executives lead in an era of ‘innovate or die.’ I will […]
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What Will The Meat Case Look Like In 10 Years?
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor Shoppers now see fewer meat cutters at service cases in grocery stores and more flavor sealed products in the self-serve case. That is a trend likely to continue. The question attendees at a workshop during the recent NGA Show had is what will the meat case look like in 10 years. […]
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Everest Climber Speaks At RFA’s Annual Conference
Ed Viesturs, the only American climber who successfully reached the summits of all the world’s 14 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen, kicked off the Refrigerated Foods Association’s 36th Annual Conference in March with his lessons on risk management and patience. The conference was March 6-9 at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort in St. Petersburg, Florida. Viesturs’ […]
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Gov. Baker Touts Foodservice Trade During NEFS Keynote
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker stopped by the New England Food Show (NEFS) on Monday at the Boston Convention Center and praised the foodservice industry for its creativity, diversity and flexibility to adapt to many challenges. Long-term friend Joe Piantedosi Jr. of Piantedosi Baking Co. personally invited Baker to the show. Baker was called a friend of […]
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Natural Products Expo West 2016 Kicks Off In Anaheim
Natural Products Expo West 2016 is under way in Anaheim, California. The annual show began Thursday and runs through the weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center. Projected to be the largest in its 36-year history, the sold out trade-only event is playing host to more than 3,000 companies and 70,000 attendees. The natural products industry […]
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Keynote Lineup For FMI Connect 2016 Revealed
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has announced its three premier sessions for the upcoming FMI Connect conference featuring noted experts in consumer trends, flavor, culinary technique, dining experiences and the practical artistry of home cooking. FMI Connect will host these business and food trend-spotters, both on stage and in more intimate learning environments, at the […]
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NECSEMA’s First Convention Begins Wednesday
Jerry Weiner, recently retired veteran foodservice expert from Rutter’s, will be the keynote speaker at the first New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association (NECSEMA) convention, set to begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Weiner will share his experiences from more than 40 years in the foodservice […]
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RIFDA Trade Day Is March 16, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… The Rhode Island Food Dealers Association (RIFDA) will host its Annual Trade Day from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, located at 801 Greenwich Avenue in Warwick. The Rhode Island Best Bagger competition kicks off the event, followed by a networking cocktail reception. This year’s dinner program […]
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Whole Foods Plans Large-Scale Solar Project, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Whole Foods Market is working with national solar providers NRG and SolarCity to increase the number of rooftop solar units on the company’s U.S. stores. The company aims to install up to 100 additional solar rooftop units on its stores. “This program showcases an exciting step in Whole Foods Market’s […]
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New England Food Show Kicks Off Sunday At Boston Convention Center
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and musician Joey Kramer will serve as keynote speakers at the New England Food Show (NEFS), sponsored in part by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA), which begins Sunday, March 13. Kramer will kick off the show at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Kramer, drummer for Aerosmith, launched his own 100 percent USDA Organic […]
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Mars Named To Fortune’s Best Companies To Work For List, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… For the fourth year in a row Mars has been named to the Fortune Magazine’s list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For”… NOCO Express has completed renovations at its store at 6724 Williams Road, at the corner of Niagara Falls Boulevard, in Niagara Falls. The remodel includes the […]
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Supervalu’s Next National Expo Is In August
Supervalu has set the date for its third annual National Expo. This year’s event will be held Aug. 9-11 at the RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minnesota. It is designed to help independent retailers further enhance their businesses and will feature more than 125,000 s.f. of exhibit space, as well as a full day of educational […]
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Massachusetts Governor To Keynote NEFS On March 14
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker will be the second keynote speaker at the New England Food Show (NEFS), as he addresses the crowd Monday, March 14, beginning at 12:45 p.m. Baker will discuss the restaurateurs, chefs, farmers and people who bring fresh, healthy and hearty food to tables—and their impact on both our culture and economy. Kicking […]
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Polar Beverages To Aid Trimino Distribution, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Miami Bay Beverage Co. (MBB), makers of trimino protein infused water, has teamed up with Polar Beverage, an independent bottler of sparkling and carbonated beverages, to grow distribution throughout New England. According to Ralph Crowley Jr., CEO of Polar Beverages, “We’re always watching developments in the market, and the growing […]
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Expert: How Independents Can ‘Win’ With Technology
Ross Ely, president and CEO of ProLogic Retail Services (PLRS), a provider of loyalty and customer relationship marketing services for the grocery industry, attended this year’s FMI Midwinter Executive Conference, held recently in Miami Beach, Florida, and he came prepared to share his technology expertise with conference attendees. A growing concern for independent retailers is […]
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Samuel Adams Introduces Three Nitro Project Beers, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Water. Malt. Hops. Yeast. These are the four traditional ingredients in beer. With the new Samuel Adams Nitro Project, a fifth ingredient—nitrogen—is added in place of carbonation. Samuel Adams is releasing the first of three brews from the Samuel Adams Nitro Project—Nitro White Ale, Nitro IPA and Nitro Coffee Stout. […]
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Schwan Food Co. To Form Chef Collective, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… The Schwan Food Co. has formed Schwan’s Chef Collective, a team of up-and-coming chefs from across the U.S. who will assist in developing the next generation of Schwan-branded frozen foods. The announcement comes on the heels of the company’s commitment to removing four ingredient groups from foods sold by every subsidiary […]