CVS Pharmacy plans to expand its assortment of healthier foods and beverages to more than 2,900 stores nationwide. Throughout the year, 100 stores each week are being enhanced with a selection of national and niche better-for-you brands that make healthier eating on the go more convenient and affordable. “Since becoming the first and only national […]
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Development Plans Continue On New Brooklyn Wegmans, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Building plans continue for New York City’s first Wegmans Food Market, set to open at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in 2017. Wegmans will initially hire 450 people, including 150 people in full-time positions. It is projected that the number of full-time positions may grow to as many as 250, with as […]
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Philadelphia Enacts Soda Tax
The Philadelphia City Council last week approved a 1.5-cents-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened and diet beverages by a 13-4 vote, making Philadelphia the first major U.S. city to enact such a tax. The city plans to start collecting the tax on Jan. 1, 2017. According to the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) and the National Association […]
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Sheetz Applauds Reforms To Pennsylvania Liquor Laws
Convenience store chain Sheetz says it is ready to move its Pennsylvania convenience stores into the 21st century by giving their customers the ability to purchase beer and wine. Legislation recently passed in the state will change how alcohol is sold in Pennsylvania. It will improve convenience for customers and is good for the state by […]
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NRA Says Some Commodities And Food Costs Are Dropping
Food costs are lower this summer, thanks to a surplus of pork, chicken, beef and even coffee, according to industry analysts and the National Restaurant Association (NRA). “There’s plenty of pork to be had,” said commodities analyst John Barone. “It should continue flowing.” According to Hudson Riehle, NRA’s head of research, wholesale food prices overall […]
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NJFC Concerned With Proposed State Minimum Wage Increase, And More..
Grocery News In Brief… The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) is concerned about proposed minimum wage legislation after the Senate Labor Committee passed a bill increasing the wage in New Jersey by 79 percent to $15 an hour. NJFC President Linda Doherty said New Jersey’s food retail and distribution industry employs nearly 200,000 workers annually. […]
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Phillips 66 Alliance Helps Stores Buy Foodservice Equipment, And More…
C-Store News In Brief…. The Phillips 66 Branded Retail Buying Program Convenience Store Alliance (CSA) announced a partnership with foodpros.com to give national discount pricing on foodservice equipment and merchandising items. CSA members receive discount pricing on foodpros.com, where they may browse more than 3,500 products from hot dog roller grills, pizza ovens and warmers […]
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Dunkin’ Donuts On The Go Mobile Ordering Goes Nationwide
Dunkin’ Donuts products now are available for purchase on mobile devices nationwide. On-the-Go Ordering is available exclusively for members of the Dunkin’ Donuts DD Perks Rewards Program at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants. DD Perks members can order, pay in advance with a swipe of a finger on a smartphone, and then skip the line in store […]
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Brunch Bill Campaign Generates 1,000+ Letters To Lawmakers, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… The New York coaster campaign in support of the Brunch Bill has generated 1,171 letters in support to state lawmakers, urging them to pass legislation that would allow restaurants to apply for special permits to serve alcohol beginning at 8 a.m. on Sunday mornings. If passed, the bill would update […]
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Maine Coast Names GM As Location Nears Completion, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Maine Coast has appointed Peter Kendall general manager of its new Boston Fish Pier facility that will open later this month. Kendall has managed the Yankee Fishermen’s Co-op and was operations manager at Gloucester Seafood Processing. He has served as chair of the Atlantic States Fisheries Commission Northern Shrimp Advisory Panel. […]
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Bankruptcy Judge Confirms Fairway Group Holdings Reorganization
Bankruptcy Judge Michael E. Wiles last week accepted the reorganization plan of Fairway Group Holdings Corp., parent company of Fairway Market of New York City. Fairway is expected to emerge from bankruptcy during the week of June 20, with approximately $50 million in cash, a substantial reduction of its debt by $140 million and a […]
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Pennsylvania Passes Bill To Allow C-Stores & Others To Sell Wine
In a few short months, Pennsylvania residents could be able to purchase a bottle of wine at a convenience store, supermarket, hotel or restaurant. The Pennsylvania House finally approved the measure, which had passed the Senate late in 2015. Now it lands on Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk. The bill specifically allows hotels and restaurants, along […]
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More Malicious Cyber Activity Reported At Wendy’s Restaurants
The Wendy’s Co. reported that additional malicious cyber activity recently has been discovered in some franchise-operated restaurants. The company has disabled the malware where it has been detected. Wendy’s is in the midst of a continuing investigation into unusual credit card activity at some of its restaurants. Reports indicate that payment cards used legitimately at […]
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General Mills, Organic Valley To Aid Dairy Farms Transition To Certified Organic
General Mills last week announced a strategic sourcing partnership with the largest organic cooperative in the U.S. that will help about 20 dairy farms add around 3,000 acres to organic dairy production over the next three years. The program with Wisconsin-based Organic Valley will drive more acres in the U.S. into the organic certification process […]
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Shaw’s, Star Market Roll Out Fresh Rescue, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Shaw’s and Star Market stores will work with local food banks across the New England region to implement Fresh Rescue, a food donation program in conjunction with Feeding America. Shaw’s and Star Market stores will donate products most needed by food banks, including meat. Shaw’s and Star Market stores in Massachusetts […]
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Dover Corp. To Buy Wayne Fueling Systems, And More….
C-Store News In Brief… The Dover Corp. plans acquire Wayne Fueling Systems Ltd., which is owned by Riverstone Holdings LLC, for $780 million. Dover’s annualized retail fueling revenue will be $1.4 billion when combining Wayne’s product offerings with OPW and Tokheim. Wayne is a global provider of fuel dispensing, payment, systems and aftermarket services for […]
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Subway Launches New Digital Group, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… Subway has launched Subway Digital, a new division for Subway restaurants. Created in collaboration with Accenture, a global professional services company, Subway Digital will build a comprehensive omni-channel strategy and implementation support team to enhance engagement and build loyalty. The digital team is evaluating all aspects of technology, from consumer-facing […]
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Cabot Creamery Receives National U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award
Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, Vermont, has been recognized with a 2016 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for Outstanding Dairy Processing & Manufacturing Sustainability. The cooperative was selected for its Real Farm Power program, which is the latest in a series of sustainability projects pioneered by the 1,200 dairy-farm families of Agri-Mark dairy cooperative, owner of Cabot […]
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NACS Opposes House Leader’s Idea To Repeal Swipe Fee Reforms
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) is protesting plans announced by Rep. Jeb Hensarling, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, to repeal the Durbin Amendment, which reformed debit card swipe fees. In the association’s statement issued June 7, it said, “NACS strongly opposes Rep. Hensarling’s proposal to repeal debit swipe fee reform, which […]
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Independent Operators Up Spending With Distributors For Second Year
Independent restaurant operators represent a third of broadline foodservice distribution dollars, and their spending has increased year over year for the past two years, according to The NPD Group, a research and information company. NPD said independent operators increased their spending with broadline foodservice distributors in 2015 by 3 percent and by 5 percent in […]