Motiva/Shell Oil Co. recently made a $7,000 donation to FAVOR Greenville, a recovery center in Greenville, S.C., made possible because of the relationship Stewart and Martha Spinks and The Spinx Co. have with Motiva/Shell. Thanks to their generosity, FAVOR Greenville will be able to continue to provide the lifesaving, transformational work that has impacted over 30,000 participants and…
Cliff’s Local Market Adds High-Caffeine Blend to Coffee Lineup
Utica-N.Y.-based Cliff’s Local Market announced that it is adding a new blend of coffee by Utica Coffee Roasting Co. to its lineup. The blend, named Wake the Hell Up, is an extra caffeinated blend of coffee from the local roaster. Roasted in small batches, the fresh, medium-dark roasted ground coffee has up to 50% more caffeine — without…
Shoppers Call on Target to Ban Plastic Bags
A Change.org petition calling on Target to stop using plastic bags has collected more than 460,000 signatures. The petition was started by Customers Who Care, and is addressed to CEO Brian Cornell and 11 other Target executives. “We understand this won’t be convenient to us, but it is time to act,” the petition states. “For those of…
The Southern Announces Leadership Changes
The Southern Association of Wholesale Distributors Inc. (The Southern) announced that CEO Greg Martin is stepping down after 24 years of leadership, effective Dec. 31. Under Martin’s leadership, The Southern has evolved into one of the industries most valued organizations providing an environment for peers and competitors to come together in an effort to make their respective…
Yesway Celebrates Grand Re-Openings in Missouri
Yesway recently celebrated the grand re-opening of its newly-remodeled stores in Neosho, Mo., and Joplin, Mo. Yesway invited everyone to join in on the fun and festivities all day long and enjoy free fountain drinks and free Yesway swag bags. Customers also had a chance to win free gas for year with Yesway Rewards. The Yesway…
Love’s Partners With International Used Truck Centers
Love’s Travel Stops has partnered with International Used Truck Centers on an exclusive offer for International Used Truck Center customers. Customers who make a qualifying International truck purchase from International Used Truck Centers will receive six months of My Love Rewards Diamond status and several other benefits for free. “My Love Rewards is one of…
7-Eleven Offers Gingerbread Latte
Participating 7-Eleven stores now offer a gingerbread latte at the hot beverage bar. The delicately spiced gingerbread-flavored treat blends a sweet creamy coffee latte with ginger, honey, allspice and molasses. A peppermint mocha drink is also simple to create: top a chocolatey café mocha with peppermint sprinkles and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Peppermint mocha creamers…
FDA Enacts Federal Tobacco 21 Law
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially changed the federal minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21, which applies to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vaping cartridges. The FDA website states that that law went into effect immediately but notes it will provide more information as it becomes available. The provision came…
Marathon Petroleum Charity Golf Tournament Raises Record Amount
Marathon Petroleum Corp.‘s (MPC) 2019 Marathon Classic generated record charity contributions. Sei Young Kim was the champion of the tournament in July, but the 2019 event didn’t really end until December, when 24 Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan nonprofits received a record $570,114 in proceeds from the tournament. “We look forward to this for 52…
Plant-based Trend Will Grow in 2020
It’s been another interesting year in the food and beverage industry as consumer demands continue to shift, prompting the development of innovative products. Based on what we observed in our ongoing tracking of U.S. food and beverage consumption habits, we predict tailwinds behind the following behaviors … Plant-based continues to sprout Plant-based food and…