Maine Gov. Paul LePage doesn’t want his state allowing the purchase of candy and sugary drinks with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The governor sent a June 17 letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) demanding that Maine be allowed to forbid using food stamps for certain foods or the state will stop […]
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Lil’ Drug Store Expands C-Store Distribution To Healthy Snacks
Lil’ Drug Store Products (LDSP) and Calbee North America have formed an exclusive partnership in the convenience channel for Harvest Snaps salty snack line. “We are thrilled to be offering Harvest Snaps to our retailers and wholesalers so they can better meet the needs of convenience store shoppers by offering more nutritious choices,” says Doug […]
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Natural Grocers To Open 20th Texas Store
Natural Grocers will open a store in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, June 14. The company, which already has 19 stores in the state of Texas, will employ 28 people at this location. The store will open at 8 a.m. and is located at 13310 NW Military Highway. In celebration of the grand opening, Natural […]
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General Mills Launches First All-New Cereal Brand In 15 Years
For the first time in more than 15 years, General Mills is introducing an all-new cereal brand—Tiny Toast—that arrives on store shelves across America this week. Available in strawberry and blueberry flavors, whole grain is the first ingredient in Tiny Toast, which also has no artificial flavors or colors from artificial sources and no high […]
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Dole’s Nationwide Tour Aims To Bring Health Seekers Together
Dole has kicked off its nationwide healthy-eating tour with the simple message that a healthier lifestyle is easier to achieve with friends. In response to 2015 findings showing that Americans are more likely to eat, exercise and live healthier in the context of a larger group, Dole is christening its Get Up and Grow! Together […]
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H-E-B’s Bates Named Retail Dietitian Of The Year
Stacy Bates, MS, RDN, LD, CDE, the nutrition services program manager for H-E-B, was named Retail Dietitian of the Year by the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance (RDBA) at Stagnito +Edgell’s Progressive Grocer Retail Dietitians Symposium in Chicago. This award recognizes a retail dietitian who shows leadership in utilizing business skills and industry knowledge to positively […]
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FDA Modernizes Nutrition Facts Label For Packaged Foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated nutritional information for most packaged foods sold in the United States. The new Nutrition Facts label will include the following: An updated design to highlight “calories” and “servings.” Requirements for serving sizes that more closely reflect the amounts of food that people currently eat. Declaration of […]
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FDA Updates Nutrition Facts Label For Packaged Foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled updated nutritional information for most packaged foods sold in the U.S. May 20. “I am thrilled that the FDA has finalized a new and improved Nutrition Facts label that will be on food products nationwide,” said Obama. “This is going to make […]
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N.Y. City Council Passes Bag Fee Collection, And More…
New Channels News In Brief…. The New York City Council voted to collect a fee on each carryout bag, paper or plastic, with some exceptions. The council settled on a 5-cent minimum fee after an earlier version of the bill called for 10 cents. Stores can collect and keep the fees and can even charge […]
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Marquez Bros. Mexican Products: Healthy and Authentic…Si!
by Sudie Crouch/contributing writer Marquez Brothers International Inc. is known for authentic, traditional Mexican products in several categories—dairy, canned and dry as well as meat products under several brands, including its El Mexicano® flagship brand. The products are distributed across the U.S., with distribution hubs in California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Chicago and Atlanta. Even […]
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Kellogg Brands Add Breakfast, Snack Choices
Kellogg Co. brands like Raisin Bran, Pop-Tarts, Special K and Cheez-It are launching new items this spring. Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg says that “the new products reflect people’s desire for wholesome foods with recognizable ingredients, the need for convenient options and the continued wish for food that is fun and delicious.” The Kellogg’s Raisin Bran […]
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Hormel Designs Line To Meet Needs Of Cancer Patients, And More…
New Channels News in Brief… For people battling decreased appetite and energy, unintentional weight loss and fatigue while undergoing cancer treatment, Hormel Foods has introduced Hormel Vital Cuisine, a line of packaged ready-to-eat meals, nutrition shakes and whey protein powders. The products are nutrient- and protein-rich, a huge benefit to patients who often battle a […]
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FDA Releases Final Menu-Labeling Guidance
The FDA on Friday released its final guidance on menu-labeling regulations, setting May 2017 as the deadline for compliance. The rule requires menu labeling at chain restaurants and “similar retail food establishments,” determined by the FDA to include grocery stores. In response to the release of the guidance, which came as a surprise to the […]
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NACS Urges Retailers To Comment To Protect C-Store SNAP Program
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has launched a web page to make it easier for convenience stores to submit comments on the proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) is giving retailers until May 18 to file comments. According to NACS, if implemented, the proposed rule changes the requirements […]
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Sodexo Creates Self-Serve Smoothie Bar At Colby College
Sodexo followed up on a suggestion by a Colby College Dining Student Advisory Committee to create a smoothie bar for the school’s student dining commons areas. “We take student feedback seriously and, when the students asked us for a smoothie bar, we developed the new smoothie station to be fast and affordable,” said Larry Llewellyn, […]
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Mars Food Launches Global Health And Wellbeing Ambition, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Mars Food has announced a new global Health and Wellbeing Ambition to create and promote healthier food choices and encourage consumers to cook and share healthier meals with others. The Health and Wellbeing Ambition will roll out over the next five years and will focus on five main areas: improving […]
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USDA Extends Retailer Comment Deadline For SNAP Rules
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has implemented a 30-day extension to the comment period for its proposed rule to change the requirements that retailers must meet to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Retailers will now have until May 18 to file comments on the proposal. This extension follows calls […]
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Guiding Stars Celebrates 10 Years As North America’s Leading Nutrition Guidance Program
Guiding Stars is celebrating its 10th year as North America’s leading nutrition guidance program. Better nutritional choices can help people live longer, more productive lives, but it can be a challenge for shoppers to pick the right products. Launched in 2006, Guiding Stars partnered with scientific advisors to develop a food rating system based on […]
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Judge Halts Commencement Of NYC Salt Labeling Mandate, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… A judge granted the National Restaurant Association’s request for an emergency stay of New York City’s sodium labeling mandate. The Feb. 29 decision by Justice David Friedman temporarily prohibits the New York City health department from enforcing the controversial mandate, which would require chain restaurants with more than 15 stores to […]
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Most Stores Will Need To Add 54 Additional Items Under Proposed SNAP Rule That Aims To Increase Healthy Options
by Kristen Cloud/web editor In mid-February, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed a rule designed to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants increased access to healthy foods by requiring stores that accept food stamps to stock a wider range of healthy options. The rule now is under a 60-day comment period, which ends […]