By Bill Scott, President, StoreReport LLC As I write this first sentence, I am not even sure I will publish it. My computer is a vast landscape, consisting of words in the form of sentences, paragraphs, articles and partially written books that even I have forgotten. The truth is, my trusty computer made its way…
Cleveland Proposes $15 Minimum Wage
The proposed $15 minimum wage could be devastating for small business owners. Lawmakers in Cleveland recently proposed raising the city’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. According to a report from Cleveland.com, if this minimum wage increase is approved, Cleveland will then be tied with Seattle for the highest minimum wage in the U.S. However,…
Nutrition Facts Label Revamp Comes When Consumers Seldom Consult Such Labels
The FDA has announced changes that will soon be made to the Nutrition Facts Label, but data from The NPD Group suggests that the new label may not have much influence on consumers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to overhaul the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods, and First Lady…
Natural and Organic Food Trends
As consumer demand for natural and organic food options, a number of different trends are rising to help make organic and natural foods a part of daily life. A rise in the health conscious consumer has led to a rise in the incorporation of natural and organic food options in daily life. In response to…
New Ethical Labels Database
The rise in demand for vegan, kosher and other ethnically and religiously diverse food categories has led to the need for ethical food labeling. In response to the growing movement sustainability, social responsibility and transparency on labels, Euromonitor International, a global market research company, has launched the new Ethical Labels database. According to the new…
Ecolab Supports the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Ecolab is helping to provide students with the opportunity to develop valuable industry skills by raising money for the NRAEF. During the 14th Annual Ecolab Chairman’s Reception in May 22, which was held in conjunction with the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in Chicago, Ecolab Inc. helped to raise more than $187,000 for…
TravelCenters Announces Results of Annual Shareholders Meeting
TravelCenters’ shareholders recently met to discuss and vote on current company issues, and the company has revealed the results of this meeting. TravelCenters of America LLC held its 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 19, 2016. The results of this meeting have been released, and are as follows: Lisa Harris Jones was re-elected as…
Nutrition Facts Panel Overhaul Breakdown
The Nutrition Facts Panel will encounter a number of valuable changes in the coming years, and it is crucial for consumers to have a better understanding of the information that the Panel provides. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially announced the changes that will be made to the Nutrition Facts Panel in the…
Tomlinson Encourages Employees to Stay Active
Tomlinson recently challenged its employees to step up their game with a company-wide step competition. Tomlinson Industries recently held a competition between its employees to help team members to remember to stay active during their busy lives. From Monday, April 4 through Sunday, May 15, 52 Tomlinson employees took part in a six-week Step to…
Technavio Reveals Organic Packaged Food Market Top Vendors
Increased consumer health consciousness, among other variables, is driving competition in the organic foods market. A recent report from Technavio has revealed the top vendors in the organic packaged food market. The report, Organic Packaged Food Market in the U.S., lists the six leading vendors in the market, as well as 12 vendors that are…