Tesco to extend range of prepared vegetable, fruit and salad dishes
CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — It was traditionally the supermarket aisle where shoppers purely bought their fruit and vegetables.
But now major changes in the produce area are having a profound effect on not only shopping habits but also the move to reduce…
Food & Beverage
Keasbey, NJ, 2017-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Representatives from Feed the Children, Price Rite and The Salvation Army came together last month at the Price Rite in Hyde Park to help deliver food and other items to 800 area families.
Price Rite Supermarkets partnered with Feed the Children, Nabisco and Red Bull, with support from…
Schalow brings more than 20 years of integrated communications experience to Chipotle executive team
DENVER, 2017-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has hired Laurie Schalow as chief communications officer, a newly created position that will oversee all facets of Chipotle’s internal and external communications functions. Schalow comes to Chipotle from YUM! Brands where she held a…
Solar eclipse sunglasses approved for viewing by the American Astronomical Society available at 7‑Eleven®
IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sun-worshippers not wanting to be left in the dark when the “Great American Eclipse” crosses the U.S. can hit 7‑Eleven® stores for special – and safe – sunglasses to view the Aug. 21 phenomenon. Available in a two…
Chick-fil-A® launches its first breakfast bowl — the new Hash Brown Scramble
Hash Brown Scramble now available nationwide as breakfast bowl or burrito
ATLANTA, 2017-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bowl lovers can rejoice as Chick-fil-A® today launches the new Hash Brown Scramble, the first breakfast bowl for the national quick-service restaurant company. Joining the popular Egg…
WASHINGTON, 2017-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Luvo Inc. (USA), a Blaine, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,805 pounds of poultry products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Aug. 12, 2017). The products are mislabeled as Chicken Chile Verde that contain milk and soy, but…
Local Deschutes Brewery and Hopworks Urban Brewery Partner with SSP America
London, 2017-Aug-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has been awarded by the Port of Portland Commission two new contracts to bring renowned local craft brewers, Deschutes…
ST. LOUIS, 2017-Aug-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Schnucks Bakery, a St. Louis, Mo. establishment, is issuing an allergy alert on 13 German Chocolate Cakes labeled as “Schnucks Bakery Deluxe Petite Cake Chocolate Iced Yellow” that contain pecans that are not listed on the ingredient label. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans…
The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation brought the joy of summer to pediatric patients with ice cream social at CHLA
COMMERCE, Calif., 2017-Aug-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation – a philanthropic arm of Smart & Final Stores, Inc. (NYSE: SFS) – today (Aug. 10, 2017) hosted a summer-inspired ice cream social for the…
Sonic Corp. appoints Jose A. Dueñas as EVP and chief brand officer
OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today (Aug 9, 2017) announced the appointment of Jose A. Dueñas as executive vice president and chief brand officer.
Dueñas will be responsible for the end-to-end customer experience including…
ROSEMONT, Ill., 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD), one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States, today (August 09, 2017) announced results for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2017.
Second Quarter Highlights
Total case volume increased 3.6%; independent restaurant case volume increased 4.7%.
Net sales…
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the first time, Krispy Kreme’s Original Glazed® Doughnuts will be eclipsed by a mouth-watering chocolate glaze to coincide with the solar eclipse Monday, Aug. 21 at participating U.S. shops. Guests also can get an early taste of this limited-time doughnut during evening Hot Light™ hours Saturday and…
Lake Forest, CA, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (“Del Taco” or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: TACO), the second largest Mexican-American QSR chain by units in the United States, operating restaurants under the name Del Taco, today (August 9, 2017) announced M. Barry Westrum will join the Company as Chief Marketing Officer.…
Baskin-Robbins celebrates first year anniversary of its App
CANTON, MA, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — This month, Baskin-Robbins is celebrating its one year App Anniversary! Just one year ago, we launched the Baskin-Robbins Mobile App for iOS and Android. To celebrate, we wanted to give Baskin-Robbins guests the inside scoop on our mobile app.
Upon downloading and registering…
USDA FSIS: Kenosha Beef International recalls beef patty products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen
WASHINGTON, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kenosha Beef International, LTD., a Kenosha, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,960 pounds of beef patty products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection…
Halle, Belgium, 2017-Aug-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Our customers’ safety and health is our first and most important priority. Colruyt Group is closely monitoring the situation with regards to the current Fipronil contamination in the eggs. We continue asking our suppliers for supplementary analyses, as an extra control on top of the analyses that…
SSP embarks on a £2.5 million expansion at Belfast International Airport
London, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, is embarking on a £2.5 million expansion at Belfast International Airport which will lead to up to seventy new full and part-time jobs.
Most of the…
Trade association representing international snack industry to showcase 600 square foot pavilion of snack manufacturers and marketers
ARLINGTON, VA, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, today (August 8, 2017) announced SNAC International, the trade association representing the snack industry, will be a pavilion partner for the…
Berlin, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Delivery Hero Group (“Delivery Hero”), the leading global online food ordering and delivery marketplace, announced today (8 August 2017) that it has sold its operations in Georgia to Menu Group (UK) Limited.
Delivery Hero continues to focus on markets with clear leadership positions and the announcement today follows the…
WASHINGTON, 2017-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Good Food Concepts, LLC., a Colorado Springs, Colo. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,290 pounds of raw intact and non-intact beef because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O26, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Aug. 7, 2017).
The raw intact and non-intact…
OAK BROOK, IL and SHANGHAI, CHINA and HONG KONG, CHINA, 2017-Aug-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) ("McDonald's") today (Aug 8, 2017) announced the successful completion of a strategic partnership with CITIC Limited (SEHK: 00267) ("CITIC"), CITIC Capital Partners ("CITIC Capital"), and The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) ("Carlyle"). Ramping up a new era of…
Brits travel the world with their taste buds every day, eating 6 international dishes - Fajitas knock curry off the top spot as the nation’s favourite international meal - Sales of international foods have increased 40% in the last 12 weeks at one leading retailer
LEEDS, England, 2017-Aug-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — On average, Brits…
WASHINGTON, 2017-Aug-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hahn Brothers, Inc., a Westminster, Md. establishment, is recalling approximately 115,773 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) ham products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Aug. 5, 2017). The products contain malted barley, a known allergen,…
ROSEMONT, Ill., 2017-Aug-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) President and Chief Executive Officer Pietro Satriano and Chief Financial Officer Dirk Locascio will present at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference in Boston on Thursday, September 7 at 12:45 p.m. EDT (11:45 a.m. CDT).
Media and investors can access a copy of the presentation slides and listen to a live audio webcast by visiting…
Introducing the new Krispy Kreme Reese’s Peanut Butter Doughnut!
Combining Two Iconic Flavors, the New Doughnut is Available for a Limited Time Only at Participating U.S. Shops
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2017-Aug-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Your two favorite things – Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Reese’s Peanut Butter – are about to become your new favorite thing. Introducing the new Krispy…
LONDON, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Wednesday 2nd August) Marks & Spencer has announced a trial of fresh sushi counters in partnership with sushi experts Wasabi - bringing customers expertly prepared fresh products and improving the in-store experience with a touch of theatre.
The counters, located in the Foodhall, will sell an extensive range of Wasabi’s…
Fairway "Like No Other Market"® recalls Fairway brand Cookies Blondie that may contain undeclared ingredient
New York, NY, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fairway ‘‘Like No Other Market’’ ® of New York, NY Is voluntarily recalling Fairway brand Cookies Blondie, because the product may contain undeclared ingredient, walnuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity…
Fipronil: REWE Group nimmt Konsumeier aus Niederlanden vorsorglich aus dem Verkauf
Koln, Deutschland, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seit Sonntag gibt es Erkenntnisse darüber, dass mit Fipronil belastete Eier aus dem Ausland nach Deutschland gelangt sind. Die REWE Group erklärt zu den immer neuen Erkenntnissen:
„Die REWE Group nimmt noch heute bei allen REWE- und PENNY-Märkten…
Chick-fil-A announces its first Downtown Los Angeles location; Ashley Derby selected as local franchise owner
LOS ANGELES, 2017-Aug-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chick-fil-A, Inc. confirmed today (AUG 1, 2017) that its first Downtown Los Angeles location is on the way. The 6,500 square-foot restaurant will be located at 660 South Figueroa Street and will occupy…
OAKVILLE, ON, 2017-Aug-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Restaurant Brands International Inc. ("RBI") announced today that it has entered into an agreement with a joint venture partner to develop and grow the TIM HORTONS® brand in Spain.
"We are thrilled to announce plans to launch the iconic TIM HORTONS® brand in Spain, which is one of the largest café…