Papa John’s says that by summer 2016 its grilled chicken pizza toppings and chicken poppers will consist of poultry that is raised without human and animal antibiotics, as well as fed a 100 percent vegetarian diet. Papa John’s is the first national pizza chain to pledge removal of antibiotics from some of its chicken. The […]
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Hain Celestial Expands Offerings With Orchard House Foods Buy
Hain Celestial Group of Lake Success, New York, an organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe and India, has acquired Orchard House Foods of the United Kingdom, a producer of prepared fruit, juices, fruit desserts and ingredients. Orchard House supplies leading retailers, on-the-go food outlets, foodservice providers and manufacturers in the […]
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Roche Bros. Wins Design Award For Brothers Marketplace, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… Roche Bros.’ Brothers Marketplace of Medfield, Massachusetts, has been awarded a commendation for retail design as part of the International Council of Shopping Centers’ annual U.S. Design and Development Awards. The award complimented the brand’s “existing core DNA, including the brand’s history and values, while establishing a new identity and experience, […]
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U.S. Le Cordon Bleu Schools To Close In 2017, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… Sixteen Le Cordon Bleu schools in the U.S., including one in Cambridge, Massachusetts, will close. The last new students will be those enrolled by Jan. 4. The campuses will shutter in January 2017 after all students complete courses… Boston city health officials cleared Chipotle Mexican Grille’s Cleveland Circler location to open […]
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Organic Valley Passes $1B Milestone, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… On Dec. 22, CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley reached a milestone: the farmer-owned cooperative surpassed $1 billion in sales. Founded in 1988 by seven struggling farm families in southwest Wisconsin, Organic Valley now has a membership of 1,800 farmers producing organic food in 35 states. Company officials say it is the first […]
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Giant/Martin’s Customers Donate More Than $630K To Local CMN Hospitals
Customers at Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets gave generously this holiday season by donating $630,028 to local Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals in their communities. As part of Giant/Martin’s annual “Candles for Kids” campaign, customers could purchase a paper candle at the checkout between Nov. 22 and Dec. 5 for $1 each. “For […]
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National GMO Labeling Law Will Not Pass In 2015
Congress has failed to reach an agreement this year on legislation that prevents states from enacting their own labeling laws concerning genetically modified organisms, commonly referred to as GMOs. Many in the food industry are expressing disappointment, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), which says the proposed legislation was designed to prevent “a costly and confusing […]
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Boston-Based Unidine Awarded Dining Services Contract In Georgia, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… Unidine Corp. of Boston has been awarded a contract to manage dining services at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) newly renovated “Market 16” Cafe at the Roybal campus in Atlanta, which is home to 6,000 workers and 90,000 visitors annually. With operations in more than 200 locations, Unidine […]
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Isenberg Of Chex Finer Foods Among SFA’s 2016 Hall Of Fame Inductees, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has revealed the 2016 class of the Specialty Food Hall of Fame, honoring 47 leaders who have been instrumental in building and shaping the $109 billion specialty food industry. Among the inductees: David Isenberg of Chex Finer Foods, Alfed Ciccotelli Sr. and Jr. of Cento […]
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NEFF Presents Father Murphy Award To Greater Boston Food Bank
The New England Food Foundation (NEFF) recently presented the Father Murphy Award to the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB). Father Murphy served as the spiritual director for the New England Food Foundation. The NEFF created the annual Rev. Frances J. Murphy Award in his honor because of his important role in the development and growth of the […]
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Rutter’s Unveils ‘A Monument To Convenience’
Rutter’s newest and largest store, located in York Springs and just 10 miles north of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, opened its doors Dec. 14 and is billed as a “monument to convenience.” The new unit marks Rutter’s 61st store and the third Rutter’s location in Adams County, Pennsylvania. The 11.5-acre site has seven high-speed truck diesel fueling spaces, 14 […]
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Boston Health Commission Launches Investigation Into Chipotle Incident
Several state and city health agencies have officially launched an investigation after receiving reports of multiple cases of gastrointestinal illness among patrons who ate at the Chipotle Mexican Grill in Cleveland Circle (a neighborhood of Boston). The Boston Public Health Commission, the City of Boston Inspectional Services Department and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health launched […]
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PepsiCo Launches Better-For-You Vending Program, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… PepsiCo has launched a new, state-of-the-art food and beverage vending initiative called Hello Goodness. The vending unit offers good- and better-for-you product choices from PepsiCo. The company will place several thousand units throughout the U.S. in 2016 in a variety of locations, including select healthcare, recreational, transportation, governmental, workplace and […]
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Tyson Food Service Aids D.C. Capital Food Fight, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… Tyson Food Service recently sponsored DC Central Kitchen’s Capital Food Fight, a signature fundraising event. The event draws more than 1,000 guests with taste offerings from 75 of D.C.’s best restaurants and an onstage battle of four local top chefs. All proceeds from the event benefit DC Central Kitchen, which aims […]
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CVS Health, Target Complete Sale Of Pharmacy Business, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… CVS Health has completed the acquisition of Target’s pharmacy and clinic businesses for approximately $1.9 billion. With the completion of the transaction, CVS Health has acquired Target’s 1,672 pharmacies across 47 states and will operate them through a store-within-a-store format, branded as CVS/pharmacy. In addition, a CVS/pharmacy will be included […]
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NACS, Conexxus To Host Free Skimmer Crime Webinar
Over the past few months, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has received news of payment card skimmers being found in dispenser payment terminals. Thieves are increasingly exploiting unprotected dispenser terminals to “skim” card data from customer payment cards used to purchase fuel. Retailers who have been victims of this crime face financial and brand damage, […]
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NRA To Challenge New York Wage Mandate In Court
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) is preparing a legal challenge to a New York state mandate that requires fast-food employers to pay a higher minimum wage than other businesses in the state. On Dec. 10, the state’s Industrial Board of Appeals rejected the NRA’s administrative challenge of the state’s $15-an-hour wage mandate for fast-food employers. According […]
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Mountain Dairy Of Connecticut Adds New Marketing Director, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… Lisa Ennis recently joined the staff of Mountain Dairy of Storrs, Connecticut, as director of marketing and sales. She brings more than 20 years of sales experience in food and beverage distribution. Ennis is a specialist in direct store delivery, having dealt with a variety of distribution and mass merchant channels. […]
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Sheetz Family Charities Provides Holiday Gifts To 8K Children, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… For the past 23 years Sheetz Family Charities has set out to make the holiday season brighter for children in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina. Sheetz Family Charities is a charitable organization that raises funds through in-store donations, proceeds from Sheetz bottled water sales and the […]
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McDonald’s All-Day Breakfast Is Drawing New Customers, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… An initial read on McDonald’s two-month-old, all-day breakfast offering finds that, initially, the program is successful in attracting new or lapsed buyers and increasing lunch visits, according to a study by The NPD Group, a global information company. “This preliminary review of McDonald’s all-day breakfast offer suggests consumers are receptive to […]