Online sales of food and beverages in the United States reached $17 billion in 2018, making the U.S. the second largest food e-commerce market in the world with 15% of global sales, according to U.S. Grocery Market Focus: The Amazon Food Shopper, 2nd Edition, a new report by market research firm Packaged Facts. Through 2023,…

With the advent of Beyond Meat and Impossible brands of plant-based burgers with the taste and appearance of red meat, the floodgates appear open to even more food products created and grown — not on farms, but in laboratories. Whether it’s molecular whiskey, flora-based dairy or protein made from air, a push to develop synthetic…

Altadis U.S.A. has plenty of reasons to cheer following Cigar Aficionado’s announced Cigar of the Year recognition. “We are honored and gratified that not only do we have two cigars that made Cigar Aficionado’s top 10 Cigars of the Year – but Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro has been named the 2019 Cigar of the…

IRVING, Texas – With the holidays in full swing, there’s no time to waste – or wait – to shop for gifts. 7-Eleven stores have lots of great gift ideas that can be picked up easily while grabbing coffee in the morning, before picking up the kids from school or late at night when many…

Wawa has notified customers about a data security incident that affected customer payment card information used at potentially all Wawa locations during a specific timeframe. Based on the investigation to date, the information is limited to payment card information, including debit and credit card numbers, expiration dates and cardholder names, but does not include PINs…

In celebration of the the holiday season, Yesway is offering extra rewards to Yesway Rewards members. From Dec. 23 through Jan. 1, Yesway Rewards members will receive 20 cents off per gallon of fuel with a $5 food or beverage purchase. And customers who register for Yesway Rewards for the first time during the “Merry Yesmas!” celebration,…

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has opened two new travel stops in Obetz, Ohio, and Malvern, Ark. The Obetz store, located at 6023 Alum Creek Drive, adds 80 jobs and 64 truck parking spaces to Franklin County. The Malvern store, located at 6716 Highway 171, adds 100 jobs and 79 truck parking spaces to…

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s (IDDBA) annual trends and resource publication, What’s in Store 2020, illustrates trends and data to offer readers fresh insights and the opportunity to learn about buying habits and marketplace influences. Clean labeling, plant-based alternatives, and transparency in how food is raised, produced and delivered are top consumer purchasing trends…

“Those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” This is an especially poignant quote when you consider the plight of young leaders in the ever-changing convenience store industry. New technology, an increased demand for foodservice, staffing issues and growing competition from nontraditional retailers are just a handful of…

Pilot Flying J announced the grand opening of a Flying J Travel Center in Jurupa Valley, Calif. The Flying J Travel Center features full amenities for area residents and the traveling public, while adding approximately 50 local jobs and other economic benefits to the community. “We’re committed to making a better day for people living,…