New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday that the state will ban flavored e-cigarettes, calling it “a public health emergency.” New York Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker will hold an emergency meeting with the New York Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) this week to carry out the ban. Cuomo said he…
Bretthauer Oil Offers REG Ultra Clean Diesel
Bretthauer Oil announced the availability of REG Ultra Clean Diesel for bulk delivery and for purchase at Bretthauer Oil cardlock sites in Hillsboro, Ore., and McMinnville, Ore. Founded in 1928, Bretthauer Oil provides fuel products and specialized services to organizations and businesses in Washington County and the Pacific Northwest. Developed by Renewable Energy Group (REG),…
Salty Snacks Entice Healthier, Diverse Consumers
C-store customers continue to demand healthier snacks with clean labels, and products are evolving to satisfy today’s snacker. Hispanic snacks have hit the mainstream, appealing to both the growing Hispanic American population, as well as the young consumer overall, regardless of ethnicity. These trends are underscored by growth of the snacking industry as a whole.…
Pilot Flying J Names 2019 Road Warrior Contest Grand Prize Winner
Pilot Flying J announced the winners of its sixth annual Road Warrior contest on Sept. 9, hosting a surprise celebration for the $10,000 grand prize winner as part of the company’s kick off to National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Based on more than 13,000 combined online votes, Timothy Chelette of Murfreesboro, Tenn. is the 2019…
Parker’s Hires Three New Employees to Support Strategic Regional Growth
Savannah, Ga.-based Parker’s recently hired three new team members — Michael O’Donnell, David Askew and Daniel Ben-Yisrael — to support the company’s growth throughout the region. “Given our ambitious expansion into metro Charleston and our continued growth in and around Savannah, it’s important to onboard professional construction project managers and real estate project managers who…
7-Eleven Searches for ‘Brands with Heart’ for Annual Event
7-Eleven is searching for up-and-coming brands to attend ‘Brands with Heart,’ its second annual emerging brands event, held at its Store Support Center in Irving, Texas, Oct. 22-23. Brands can apply before Sept. 20 for a chance to showcase their most innovative products while engaging with 7-Eleven leaders. “At 7-Eleven we are customer-obsessed, and part…
McKee Foods Appoints Prairie City Bakery President
McKee Foods announced that John Williams has been appointed president of Prairie City Bakery LLC, replacing co-founder Bill Skeens, who recently retired. A 25-year veteran of the food industry, Williams most recently served as vice president of Marketing & Innovation at Prairie City Bakery, joining the Vernon Hills-based company in 2009. During his 10-year tenure,…
IRI Adds New Members to Board of Directors
IRI announced two new members to its board of directors: Rick Kash and Dimitri Panayotopoulos. IRI is a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners and New Mountain Capital. “We are very pleased to have Rick and Dimitri — two highly accomplished consumer goods professionals who are well respected in the industry — join the IRI…
Frozen Drinks Offer Wellness Appeal
Convenience stores are catering to changing customer needs with healthier frozen beverages featuring functional attributes and more natural ingredients, as well as vibrant colors and flavors, and an array of choices to allow for customization. Convenience stores are incorporating artisan and better-for-you trends into their frozen drink sections and focusing less on traditional soft drink…
Wawa to Install Solar Panels at 93 Stores by End of 2020
Wawa Inc. will partner with New Jersey-based SolareAmerica to install solar panels at 93 New Jersey stores by the end of 2020, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. Installations are complete on canopies at two stores, and another full solar farm will be installed on land next to its store at Sunset and Salem Roads in…