Boston’s Inspectional Services Department is considering issuing a letter grade in rating a restaurant’s food safety practices in 2016. A letter grade of A, B, C, etc. would either be posted online or displayed in a storefront window resembling the programs used in New York and Los Angeles. Ratings would be assigned to all of the city’s […]
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FDA Authorizes Marketing Of New Tobacco Products, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… The FDA, for the first time, has authorized the marketing of new tobacco products through the premarket tobacco application pathway. This action permits the tobacco products to be sold in the U.S., but does not mean that they are safe or “FDA approved.” Manufacturers must demonstrate to the agency, among […]
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Mass. Legislative Panel Advances $15 Wage For Fast Food Workers, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… A Massachusetts legislative committee (Labor and Workforce Development) has endorsed a bill establishing a $15-per-hour minimum wage for fast food and big-box store workers. The vote came Nov. 10, the same day fast food workers rallied in favor of higher wages with a march to the State House. The bill […]
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FDA Seeks Public Comment On Natural Food Claim, And More…
New Channels News in Brief… The FDA is requesting comments on use of the term “natural” on food labeling. The FDA is taking this action in part because it received three citizen petitions asking that the agency define the term “natural” for use in food labeling and one citizen petition asking that the agency prohibit […]
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Peapod, Barilla Come Together To Launch Pasta Meal Kits In NYC
Peapod by Stop & Shop has teamed up with Barilla to produce Peapod Meal Kits available for delivery right to New Yorkers’ doors. The kits contain pre-measured ingredients to make dinnertime creations in under 30 minutes. The kits are priced at $15.99-$23.99 and serve four to six people. The Peapod Meal Kits require little prep—all vegetables […]
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NRA Promotes Cyber Security Awareness For Restaurants
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has released “Cybersecurity 101: A Toolkit For Restaurant Operators.” The free guide, available at Restaurant.org/Cybersecurity, is available for restaurant operators interested in learning the basics of how to implement an enterprise-wide cyber security program to protect their restaurants from data breaches. “The digital age is transforming the way restaurants do business. Innovations […]
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BrightFarms Closes On New Financing, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… BrightFarms, a New York-based farming company, has received $13.65 million in new financing from investors as it develops commercial scale greenhouse facilities across the East Coast and Midwest. The greenhouses offer consistent, high-quality produce year round. All of its greenhouses use substantially less water, less land and shipping fuel than conventional […]
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Some Ricker C-Stores Serve As Domestic Violence Safe Havens, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… At some Ricker convenience stores in Indiana, the market serves as safe havens for domestic violence victims in need of help. If someone feels they’re in danger from domestic violence, they can go to one of six Ricker’s convenience store locations, where employees are trained to call either 9-1-1 or […]
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Gordon Food Service To Open Store In Buffalo, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… Gordon Food Service plans to open a 40,000-s.f. store in Buffalo, New York, in 2016, serving customers including restaurants, food truck operators and supermarkets… Billy Costa and Jenny Johnson will host the Dining Playbook Gala from 7-11 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Castle at the Park Plaza to support the […]
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Target Looks For Partnerships For Fresh Food, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Target Corp. has its eyes on partnering with companies to provide more consistent fresh food to its stores. “There is an opportunity to use some partners who may be able to do things a little bit better,” said John Mulligan, COO of Target. Target needs to change its system to […]
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NACS Endorses Menu Labeling Bill, Which Moves To Full House Committee
The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee has voted to pass the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015, and the measure now moves to the full House Energy and Commerce Committee. The legislation would make menu labeling compliance possible for convenience store owners and result in consumers obtaining more nutrition information and a greater amount […]
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Gifford’s Announces Plant Expansion
Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream is expanding the company’s Skowhegan, Maine, factory to meet increased demand for its vintage, handcrafted ice cream. The $1.6 million, 3,810-s.f. addition and plant renovation will mark the most significant expansion Gifford’s has made to its 48,000-s.f. plant in its 41-year history and will double the ice cream maker’s total production […]
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NCA Expands 2016 Sweets & Snacks Expo, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Due to the overwhelming growth and innovation taking place within the confectionery and snack industry over the past five years, the National Confectioners Association has expanded the Sweets & Snacks Expo with the introduction of an additional exhibit hall. More than 130 new companies will occupy the new Skyline Hall at […]
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Allie Wainer Appointed EVP Of Sid Wainer & Son, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… Sid Wainer & Son, New Bedford, Massachusetts, has appointed to the newly created role of EVP. She formally joined the Sid Wainer & Son team in 2012 as director of customer relations. She assumed the role of president of South Coast Farms, a Sid Wainer & Son company, in 2014. In […]
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Whole Foods To Lease More 365 Stores, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Whole Foods Market has signed leases for three new 365 formats in Cedar Park, Texas; Cincinnati; and San Francisco. In July, Whole Foods announced new 365 by Whole Foods Market stores in Bellevue, Washington; Houston; Portland, Oregon; Santa Monica, California; and the first 365 store will be in the Silver […]
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U.S. Government Bans E-Cigarettes In Checked Bags
There is a new mandate for electronic cigarettes regarding air travel. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued an interim final rule that prohibits passengers and crew members from carrying battery-powered portable electronic smoking devices (e-cigarettes) in checked baggage and bans passengers and crew members from charging the devices and/or batteries on board the aircraft. […]
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Acosta Makes Two Executive Appointments, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… Acosta has named David Johnson president of its Military Division, responsible for all sales and merchandising activities for commissaries, exchanges, ship stores and veteran canteens. Acosta also has named Frank Cohenour president of ADW/Acosta, a division focused solely on Costco Wholesale. Acosta created the ADW Division in 2014 following the acquisition […]
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Nomination Deadline Set For NECSEMA Operator Awards, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Friday, Nov. 6, is the deadline for submitting operator awards nominations to the New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association (NECSEMA). The contest, now in its 24th year, identifies store managers, franchise operators and owners who run an exceptionally good store, have established a creative merchandising program, possess notable […]
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All American Meats Recalls Product Due To Possible E. coli, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… All American Meats of Omaha, Nebraska, is recalling approximately 167,427 pounds of ground beef products that may be adulterated with E.coli. The ground beef items were produced on Oct. 16. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 20420” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped […]
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Executive At Center Of New England’s Market Basket Saga Becomes CFO Of 99 Cents Only
One of the executives at the center of the 2014 drama surrounding New England’s Market Basket supermarket chain has been named CFO of 99 Cents Only Stores, headquartered in California. 99 Cents made the announcement that Felicia Thornton would assume the CFO and treasurer roles on Monday. In a news release discussing Thornton’s work experience, […]