Forager survey shows eating local food tops new year’s resolution lists. Customers often say they want healthy food, but will 2019 be the year they commit to more healthful choices? A new survey shows a timely demand for local, fresh food, as the answer to the Top two new year’s resolutions of respondents: the longstanding,…
22nd Annual Sweets & Snacks Expo to Kick Off May 21
Registration is open for the Sweets & Snacks Expo, which is set to draw more than 18,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors to Chicago’s McCormick Place this spring. The 22nd annual Sweets & Snacks Expo, hosted by the National Confectioners Association, is set to kick off this May in Chicago. The Sweets & Snacks Expo is…
The 2019 Social Media Awards
Social media trends are evolving and savvy chains are keeping pace, going into 2019. CSD recognizes c-store chains succeeding at social media and mobile apps. By Erin Del Conte, Senior Editor Convenience Store Decisions (CSD), for the seventh consecutive year, is recognizing convenience store chains leading the way on social media. In 2019 social media…
Parker’s Welcomes New Region Manager
Jeremy Kanagy to oversee retail operations and support district managers via mentoring in new role at Parker’s convenience stores. Parker’s Convenience Stores recently hired Jeremy Kanagy as the company’s new region manager, leading the operations of 54 stores throughout southeast Georgia and coastal South Carolina. Kanagy’s responsibilities include overseeing retail operations and supporting the company’s…
Love’s Opens in Holland Charter Township
Love’s Travel Stops plans to host a ribbon cutting on Jan. 28 to celebrate the new location. Love’s Travel Stops has opened the doors to a new travel stop on Interstate 196 in Holland Charter Township, Mich. The site is located at 9790 Adams St. (off I-196, Exit 52). It is bringing 55 new jobs…
Sinclair Oil Sponsors Michael Self of ARCA Racing Series
Sinclair Oil teams with ARCA Racing Series driver Michael Self for the third consecutive year. Sinclair Oil Corp. is sponsoring ARCA Racing Series driver Michael Self, expanding support in the new year to all 20 races of the 2019 season. This marks the third year running that Sinclair has sponsored Self. “He’s our home-state guy,”…
Northwest Food and Beverage World to Discuss Blockchain Solutions
Blockchain across the food supply chain would bring end-to-end traceability to the marketplace. Northwest Food and Beverage World 2019 kickes off Jan. 14 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, and blockchain is set to be a focus at the event. After the deadly E. coli outbreak in 2018 and the romaine lettuce recall linked…
CWU’s Dining Services Welcomes New Campus Executive Chef
Joe Ritchie brings extensive experience and high-caliber culinary talent to new role at Central Washington University. Central Washington University has hired Joe Ritchie to serve as campus executive chef. Ritchie joins CWU’s Dining Services team with impressive culinary credentials, working most recently at the Four Seasons in Seattle. Ritchie, who begins his new position in…
More U.S. Customers Prefer Exercise to Healthy Eating
Customers recognize the value of healthy eating but actions prove more difficult. It’s a new year and time for setting new years resolutions. Mintel has found that more U.S. customers are planning to hit the gym than improve their diets. While consumers recognize the importance of a healthy diet, with 60% saying eating healthy food…
Heineken Launches Campaign Targeting Soccer Fans
From display merchandising to customized regional POS retailers can connect with shoppers via new Heineken 360-degree soccer campaign. Heineken is maintaining its partnership with the UEFA Champions League (UCL) and Major League Soccer (MLS), to ensure soccer fans stay engaged and refreshed throughout the 2019 season. Beginning March 1, Heineken’s fully-integrated, 360-degree retail and on-premise…