As electric vehicles (EVs) become the global automotive trend for the future, state leaders from Ohio joined Ohio Sen. Michael Rulli (R-Salem) at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce earlier this week for a press event as he introduced the Accelerating Ohio’s Auto Industry bill. “I’ve seen the devastating impact of auto manufacturing leaving, and I…
Stewart’s Shops Joins Local Blood Drive Contest
Saratoga Springs, N.Y.-based Stewart’s Shops is doing its part to boost the health of its community by participating in the Capital Region Blood Battle, hosted by the American Red Cross. The Blood Battle is a friendly competition to encourage blood donations and raise awareness in the Capital Region. Six local business are competing: Stewart’s Shops,…
Clinical Trial Confirms Hemp Extract’s Effectiveness
Leading cannabidiol (CBD) hemp extract wellness products maker Charlotte’s Web recently released positive results from a randomized, controlled, clinical trial study which evaluated the effectiveness of hemp-derived CBD extracts. Charlotte’s Web participated in the Radicle ACES (Advancing CBD Education and Science) study, conducted by Radicle Science, an independent health tech company validating health and…
CDA Names Former BIC Exec Dean of the Industry
The Convenience Distribution Association (CDA) named retired BIC Consumer Products USA executive Pat Cordle its Dean of the Industry at the Convenience Distribution Marketplace on Feb. 8, in Tampa, Fla. CDA’s Dean of the Industry award recognizes the value and importance of distributors’ many trading partners. It honors manufacturers and other industry members who have…
MAPCO Express Plans Checkout-Free Tech for Two Tennessee Stores
Southeastern U.S. convenience store chain MAPCO is adding a checkout-free operation to its locations. The first two stores with the new technology from Grabango will be in Tennessee by fall 2022, one of which will be MAPCO’s newly designed format that presents a holistic “store of the future” experience. This marks the first time shoppers…
Van’s Kitchen Named Refrigerated Foods Processor of the Year
Egg roll manufacturer Van’s Kitchen has been named Refrigerated Foods Processor of the Year by Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Magazine. “We are honored to be recognized by this award,” said Van’s Kitchen CEO Theresa Motter. “It affirms all the hard work we’ve done and reflects the investment in our company and people. And the growth…
Positive Outlook for Keto and Paleo Food Market
The U.S. food and beverage industry has been affected heavily by COVID-19. As consumers have snacked more at home and some have seen their weight creep up, consumers have become more interested in low-carb eating plans in efforts to improve their health or assist in shedding pounds. The keto and paleo diets both feature lower…
FDA Provides Update on Proposed Tobacco Product Standards
In April 2021, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its intent to take “significant action toward dramatically reducing tobacco-related disease and death in the U.S.” The agency now says it remains on track to advance two proposed tobacco product standards — one prohibiting menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and another…
EG America Kicks Off SmartPay Fuel Promotion
To increase savings at the pump even more this season, convenience store retailer EG America announced a winter promotion for its SmartPay Rewards app users. Now through Feb. 22, SmartPay app users will get an extra 10 cents off per gallon of fuel, for a total of 20-cents off per gallon, across participating Loaf ‘n…
Merchants Association Cites Visa Study in Calling for Lower Fees
A new study by Visa shows the importance of bringing under control “swipe” fees charged to process credit and debit cards as consumers and small businesses move away from cash and the fees exacerbate record inflation in consumer prices, the Merchants Payments Coalition said this week. “As more purchases are made with cards, costs for…