The company is also relocating to a larger facility in Glendale Heights, Ill. The Weinberg Capital Group has appointed Brad Heetland as a board member to its portfolio company, Convenience Valet. Heetland brings over 37 years of relevant experience in numerous leadership roles including leading Kraft Foods’ c-store business and the president of the Core-Mark…
Tyson Foods Launches Two Million Acre Sustainable Grain Initiative
Sustainable grain commitment, part of Tyson Foods’ new sustainability report, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Tyson Foods Inc. has committed to support improved environmental practices on two million acres of corn by the end of 2020. It is the largest-ever land stewardship commitment by a U.S. protein company and supports Tyson Foods’ recently announced goal…
Japan Shifts Policy To Allow U.S. Ethanol
The change is part of update to existing sustainability policy. The U.S. Grains Council (USGC), the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), Growth Energy and their member organizations welcome the news that the Japanese government’s new biofuel policy will allow imports of ETBE made from U.S. corn-based ethanol. “The U.S. Grains Council is pleased by this decision…
VERC Enterprises Partners with Minute Man Arc’s Jump Start Program
Welcomes Jump Start intern for convenience store internship. VERC Enterprises, an independent c-store chain with locations throughout eastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire is now working with the Minute Man Arc Jump Start Program. The pre-employment and transition program was established to provide internship opportunities to young people with disabilities, allowing clients of Minute Man Arc…
Circle K Continues “Fueling Our Schools” Campaign
Campaign aims to support schools and local communities. Circle K convenience stores invite communities across the U.S. and Canada to make a meaningful contribution to local schools by simply fueling up at specially marked Circle K fuel pumps as part of its “Fueling Our Schools” campaign. One cent of every gallon (.25 cents of every…
Walmart Plans EV Expansion Among Energy Initiatives
Expansion to bring Walmart’s total number of charging units to over 1,000. Walmart announced plans to double its renewable energy use and increase electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs across 34 states. Walmart suppliers have reported reducing more than 20 million metric tons (MMT) of greenhouse gas emissions in the global value chain, as part of…
Gemini Wins 2018 North American Safety Champion Award
National Tank Truck Carriers Inc. recognizes Love’s Travel Stops’ fuel-hauling fleet. National Tank Truck Carriers Inc. (NTTC), a trade association that specializes in bulk transportation services, recognized Gemini Motor Transport, the primary fuel-hauling fleet for Love’s Travel Stops, for its safe driving record. Representatives from Gemini accepted The Harvison Division North American Safety Champion Award…
Inline Plastics Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The City of Shelton recognizes Inline Plastics for its corporate citizenship to the community. Inline Plastics celebrated its 50th anniversary in style on April 17, with an event at its corporate headquarters on Canal Street in downtown Shelton. The anniversary event kicked off at 11 a.m. with the president and owner, Tom Orkisz, welcoming the…
Enmarket Assumes Operations of 34 E-Z Shop C-Stores
Enmarket has doubled its store count in recent months through two major acquisitions. Enmarket has assumed operations of 34 E-Z Shop convenience stores located throughout South Carolina. The Savannah, Ga.-based company recently bought the stores from Brabham Oil Co. Inc., based in Bamberg, S.C. The purchase includes Brabham Oil’s wholesale fuel distribution company as well…
High’s Opens Remodeled Frederick County Store
Grand opening location is set for May 3. High’s recently completed an extensive renovation on its Woodsboro, Md. convenience store. The Woodsboro High’s Convenience Store, located at 304 N. Main Street, Woodsboro Md., opened for business on Monday, April 16, 2018 after being closed for five weeks to undergo a total renovation. The store is…