Gregg’s Restaurants & Pubs, with four locations in Warwick, Providence, East Providence and North Kingstown, Rhode Island, has opened Warwick Tavern, located adjacent to Gregg’s Restaurant at 1359 Post Road. The Tavern is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. The 2,400-s.f., ground-up restaurant was completely designed, constructed and outfitted by Rhode Island companies and […]
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News from the northeastern United States.
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Magnum Launches First U.S. Storefront In New York, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… Magnum Ice Cream, the only ice cream bar made with Belgian chocolate, recently opened its doors in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City, at 134 Prince Street, marking the first storefront in the U.S. featuring the brand’s customizable ice cream bar. The Magnum New York storefront features a “dipping […]
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Albertsons Receives EPA Safer Choice Partner Of The Year Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Albertsons winner of its Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award for the company’s commitment to increasing awareness of the EPA’s Safer Choice Program for sustainable products. The Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award recognizes businesses and organizations that advance the goal of chemical safety through […]
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Nestlé Announces Support For Lower Sodium Targets, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Last week Nestlé announced further sodium reduction efforts and reaffirmed its commitment to help consumers reduce their dietary intake. Nestlé is committed to helping people consume no more than 2,000 milligrams of sodium per day, a target that is lower than the current U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommendation of 2,300 milligrams […]
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First Six Months Of Vermont GMO Law Will Be Educational
Nearly 100 retailers and food trade members attended a jam-packed talk by Assistant Vermont Attorney General Todd Daloz, who said that although the new GMO law takes effect July 1, the first six months, until Dec. 31, will be a time of educating retailers and food producers of the impact of the law. Daloz said […]
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Fairway Group Files Prepackaged Chapter 11 Reorganization
Fairway Group Holdings Corp., parent company of Fairway Markets, a New York City food retailer, has reached an agreement with its lenders on the terms of a reorganization that will eliminate approximately $140 million of debt and provide financing to restructure the company’s balance sheet. The group filed a Joint Prepackaged Chapter 11 Plan of […]
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Final FDA Menu Labeling Rule Raises NACS & FMI Concerns
Late last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final guidance on menu-labeling regulations, with a final date of May 2017 for compliance. After reviewing the final document, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) determined that the May 2017 compliance date is about the only language the FDA updated from its draft guidance. […]
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Boston Licensing Board To Allow For BYOB
The City of Boston’s Licensing Board unanimously voted last week to amend its rules and regulations and allow BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) in Boston. “I see this as an opportunity to bring increased economic activity to neighborhoods across Boston, and I thank the Licensing Board for taking up this measure that has great potential […]
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Specialty Food Sales Hit Record High In 2015
The specialty food industry is now a $120.5 billion industry, largely fueled by the growth of small businesses. According to the Specialty Food Association (SFA), specialty food sales at retail grew to $94 billion in 2015, a 19.7 percent jump since 2013, driven by product innovation and wider availability of specialty foods through mass-market outlets. […]
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Sheetz To Hire 8,000 Employees, And More…
C-Store News In Brief… On the heels of investing more than $15 million in 2016 to increase employee wages, Sheetz plans to hire more than 8,000 employees companywide. The initiative aims to increase the company’s total employee count and full-time positions by creating and filling jobs at stores throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio […]
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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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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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RIHA Says Paid Sick Leave Bill Would Damage Rhode Island Businesses
The Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) is urging its members to contact state legislators to oppose the proposed paid leave bill under review. Five states in the country have approved such a bill, including Massachusetts, Connecticut and Vermont. According to the RIHA, the Rhode Island bill is more generous than any of the five other states. The […]
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CVS Health Makes Overdose Reversal Drug Available At All N.H. Pharmacy Locations
CVS Health has made the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone available without a prescription at all CVS Pharmacy locations in New Hampshire. In addition to New Hampshire, CVS Pharmacy locations in 22 other states can now dispense naloxone to patients without an individual prescription. “Naloxone is a safe and effective antidote to opioid overdoses and […]
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Weis Markets Launches Eighth Annual Paws For Pets Program, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Weis Markets is launching its eighth annual Paws for Pets program, a company-wide initiative that collects monetary donations, pet food and supplies for local animal shelters and rescue organizations throughout May. Weis customers also can contribute to Paws for Pets while they shop by purchasing items on shelters’ wish lists […]
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Move To Raise Tobacco Sales Age Picks Up Momentum, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… The Massachusetts Senate has approved raising the tobacco-selling age to 21 years old. In addition, the Portland City Council in Oregon approved tasking its Health and Human Services Committee to draft a similar proposal. California and Hawaii already passed laws to raise the smoking age to 21 years old… Retailer […]
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Dunkin’ Donuts Expands Test Delivery In Metro Boston, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… Dunkin’ Donuts has expanded its test delivery service to the Boston metro area. Dunkin’ Donuts is partnering with delivery companies DoorDash and delivery app Favor to launch the service. Product delivery is aimed at less than 45 minutes. The company is continuing to evaluate a possible national rollout in the future. […]
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New Leaders Appointed At Shaw’s And Star Market
Albertsons recently named Paul Gossett president of Shaw’s and Joe Kelley VP and GM of Star Market. Gossett’s grocery retailing career spans more than 35 years in the industry. He started with Albertsons in 1977 and has held positions of increasing responsibility, including VP of marketing. In 2001, he served as VP of marketing at Acme […]
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Global Partners Puts 86 C-Stores Up For Sale
Global Partners LP of Waltham, Massachusetts, is working with NRC Realty & Capital Advisors to sell 86 convenience stores with gasoline in the Northeast. Of the 86 sites, 28 are located in Connecticut, 22 in Massachusetts, 12 in New York, eight each in Maine and New Hampshire, five in Rhode Island and three in Maryland. […]
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Pinnacle Foods Names Clouse CEO, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Pinnacle Foods has named Mark A. Clouse CEO, effective May 23, replacing Bob Gamgort, who is leaving the company at the end of this month. Clouse also will serve on the company’s board of directors. Clouse currently is chief commercial officer at Mondelez International… There are some spots still available for […]