Melissa Hughes of Organic Valley has been chosen for the second year in a row to lead the Organic Trade Association’s board of directors as president. She is general counsel and director of government affairs for Organic Valley, the nation’s oldest and largest organic dairy cooperative. Other officers announced at OTA’s annual meeting were: Kim Dietz of […]
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News from the northeastern United States.
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Giant Landover Brings Back Pumpkin Private Line, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… Back by customer demand, Giant Food of Landover, Maryland, is offering more than 50 seasonal pumpkin private label products in both the non-perishable and fresh departments. Items range from pumpkin-infused everyday products like pasta sauce, ice cream, waffles and hummus to specialty meal solutions like fully-cooked pumpkin organic chicken, pumpkin and […]
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BrewFest Highlights NYACS/ESEA Fall Conference, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Members of the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) and the Empire State Energy Association (ESEA) sampled 36 craft beers from 24 brewers in mid-September as part of the “Food & Fuel Fall Conference” in Saratoga Springs, New York. The BrewFest event was organized by NYACS board member Andrea […]
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Walmart Expands Online Grocery Pickup Locations, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Walmart has expanded its test of curbside pickup for groceries by adding five more locations in Arkansas. Over the past few weeks, Walmart has increased the number of grocery pickup stores in Supercenter and Neighborhood Markets in Denver, Phoenix and Huntsville, Alabama. Shoppers order groceries and other items online, then […]
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FDA Halts Sale Of Four R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Products
On Sept. 16, the FDA issued orders that will stop the further sale and distribution of four currently marketed R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. cigarette products because the company’s submissions for these products did not meet requirements set forth in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The FDA’s evaluation found that Camel Crush Bold, Pall Mall […]
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OTA Targets New Opportunities With State Agriculture Directors
Laura Batcha, executive director and CEO of the Organic Trade Association, told the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Sept. 14 that state agriculture directors are critical in the creation of much-needed policies that provide more choice and opportunity—including the organic option—in today’s U.S. agricultural system. “This is a great time for farms […]
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Subway Co-Founder DeLuca Passes Away, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… Fred DeLuca, who co-founded a small sandwich shop that grew to become Subway, died Sept. 14 at age 67. DeLuca had become a leader in the franchise business and was an active member of the International Franchise Association… The Massachusetts Restaurant Association is sponsoring a free safety and sanitation webinar […]
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McKesson Expands Distribution Agreement With Albertsons, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… McKesson Corp. and Albertsons have signed a five-year distribution agreement to include the sourcing and distribution of both branded and generic pharmaceuticals, commencing on April 1, 2016. As part of the agreement, Albertsons’ network of nearly 1,700 pharmacies in its 2,200 stores across the country will receive McKesson’s proprietary OneStop […]
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Kings Food Markets Unveils Its Own Private Line
Kings Food Markets of Parsippany, New Jersey, has unveiled its own line of gourmet foods, procuring a selection of domestic, local and international items with what the grocer calls uncompromised quality that shoppers have come to expect from the 25-store chain. The line will carry everything from household essentials like orange juice, syrup and eggs to […]
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New York Gov. Cuomo Pushes For $15 Minimum Wage
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, joined by U.S. VP Joe Biden, rallied Sept. 10 for fair pay for New York’s workers and announced a push to make New York the first state in the nation to adopt a $15 per hour minimum wage. This announcement came on the same day that New York Acting State Labor […]
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Food Service And Lodging Numbers Continue To Rise
Two noted food service and lodging analysts recently had good numbers to report to guests and members of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA), with the most promising numbers for the Rhode Island lodging market. Hudson Riehle, SVP of research and knowledge for the National Restaurant Association, and Rachel Roginsky were guest speakers at the […]
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Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Imported Cucumbers
The CDC, multiple states and the FDA are investigating a multi-state outbreak of salmonella that has sickened 341 people, sent 70 people to the hospital across 30 states and caused the deaths of two people at this writing. CDC officials say trace-back investigations have identified imported cucumbers from Mexico, distributed by Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce, […]
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NECSA Adds New Beverage Summit To October Annual Meeting, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… The New England Convenience Store Association (NECSA) has added a beverage summit to its Oct. 22 annual meeting and dinner agenda. The program, to be held prior to the evening agenda, is open for 12 available vendor brands. The vendors will be in front of 12 retail buyers. There is […]
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NYC Health Board OKs Warning On Menu Items With High Salt, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… The New York City Board of Health has voted to require chain restaurants to put salt-shaker symbols on menus to denote dishes with more than the recommended daily limit of 2,300 milligrams of sodium. New York City is the first U.S. city to implement such a requirement. The warning will […]
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Philips Recalls Certain Halogen Bulbs Due To Burn Hazards, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Philips Lighting of North America has recalled certain halogen bulbs due to the potential of lacerations and burns. According to Philips, the lens of the bulbs can shatter in the lamp or the lens can fall and shatter, posing laceration and burn hazards. About 370,000 bulbs were supplied to The […]
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MOM’s Organic Market Hosting Grand Opening At New Virginia Store
MOM’s Organic Market will host grand opening festivities at its new Woodbridge, Virginia, store this weekend, Friday-Sunday, Sept. 11-13. Features of the store include 100 percent organic produce; free car charging stations; organic wines, a growler filling station for local, seasonal beers and kombucha; only sustainable seafood (down to the canned tuna); certified organic clothing […]
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Natural Products Expo East Expected To Attract Record Number Of Attendees
Natural Products Expo East, the East Coast’s largest natural, organic and healthy products event, is poised to draw record numbers this year, with more than 22,000 attendees and more than 1,800 exhibitors slated to turn out; approximately 30 percent of those exhibiting will be doing so for the first time. Expo East will take place […]
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Mass. AG To Decide If Employee Scheduling Bill Goes To Ballot
A ballot initiative petition—“Fair Scheduling Initiative”—has been filed in Massachusetts that would require any fast food restaurant or retail store making changes, cancellations, additions or reductions to the schedule of an employee within 14 days of a scheduled shift to pay no less than one additional hour and no more than four additional hours in […]
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Uber Co-Founder Backs Gasoline Delivery Service, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… The National Association of Convenience Stores reports that Los Angeles-based Purple is out to change the way consumers purchase gasoline by delivering fuel to parked vehicles. The startup, backed by Uber co-founder Oscar Salazar, is expanding to San Francisco and introducing overnight delivery. In Los Angeles, Purple charges $3.79 per […]
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Heineken Enters Into Partnership With U.S. Brewer Lagunitas, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… Heineken has acquired a 50 percent shareholding interest in the Lagunitas Brewing Co., the fifth largest craft brewer in the U.S. by volume. Lagunitas owns a stable of award-winning brands, including Lagunitas IPA, the largest India Pale Ale brand in the U.S. … Dunkin’ Brands Group, owners of Dunkin’ Donuts […]