Dannon Foodservice and YoCream University help operators succeed. Whether operators plan to open a frozen yogurt shop, need expert advice to help take their stores to the next level, or want to connect with people who can help grow their businesses, YoCream University may be their first step to success. YoCream, a brand of Dannon…
Rutter’s Donates More Than $640,000 in 2012
December marks the end of the most successful year of charitable giving in the 91-year history of the Rutter’s Cos., seeing over $640,000 donated primarily to children’s charities located throughout Central Pennsylvania. A full list of charities receiving support can be found at www.rutters.com/charities. These are a few of the causes to which Rutter’s has…
Susser Opens New Stripes Stores
Management to ring opening bell at the NYSE Today to celebrate Susser Holdings’ move to the big board. Susser Petroleum acquired four newly constructed Stripes convenience stores from Susser Holdings Corp. yesterday, in addition to four stores previously acquired during the month of November. The total cost to Susser Petroleum to acquire these eight stores…
McCormick Flavor Forecast 2013 Reveals Flavor Trends
Expected to drive global innovation in food. McCormick & Co. Inc., a global leader in flavor, reveals its McCormick Flavor Forecast 2013. Now in its 13th year, the report is an annual spotlight on the emerging trends that will drive flavor innovation over the next several years. For 2013, five trends and 10 accompanying flavor…
Kum & Go Opens New, Larger Store in Fountain
New store features more square footage focused on fresh food, expanded product options and sustainability. Kum & Go, L.C. debuted a new Kum & Go store in Fountain, at 8050 Fountain Mesa Road. This newly constructed store expands Kum & Go’s presence to seven stores in the Colorado Springs metropolitan area and 44 locations throughout…
OCSA Applauds Support from Vaughan City Council
“We will continue to work with all municipalities that join the critical fight against contraband tobacco,” says OCSA CEO. The Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) is pleased to recognize the support of the Vaughan City Council, in passing a motion against contraband tobacco at their meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 11. The motion requests that City…
Cumberland Farms Gives Away More Than One Million Free Cups of Coffee
Annual “Free Coffee Fridays” campaign drives new fans of its Farmhouse Blend. Cumberland Farms has given away more than one million cups of free coffee— 1,099,913 cups to be exact—to customers across 11 states as part of its Free Coffee Fridays promotion. Launched several years ago to kick-off the hot beverage season, the campaign began…
AWMA Announces Twin 2013 Conferences
Holding two conferences back to back to save attendees time and travel costs. In order to save attendees time and money, in 2013, the American Wholesale Marketers Association (AWMA) is co-locating two recently launched meetings—the AWMA/C-Metrics Convenience Industry Outlook Forum and the AWMA/DEF Harmonizing Assortment program. The Outlook Forum will take place June 24–25 and…
Mintel Finds Americans Love Cooking
“As Americans are presented with a wider variety of private label food offerings— and cheaper alternatives to purchasing the otherwise same quality goods—they will more easily be able to pursue interests in cooking at home, regardless of their respective household incomes,” says Mintel analyst. With the holidays quickly approaching, the minds of many Americans will…
Certified Hershey’s Bliss Chocolates Hit Shelves
Hershey’s Bliss chocolates now made with Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa. As consumers across the U.S. prepare to enjoy the holiday season, The Hershey Co. has announced something to make the season a little sweeter: consumers can now buy Hershey’s Bliss chocolates made with 100% certified cocoa. The rollout of certified Hershey’s Bliss chocolates builds on…