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SURVEY: Independence Day food spending expected to exceed $7.1 billion; up from 2016

SURVEY: Independence Day food spending expected to exceed $7.1 billion; up from 2016   TALLAHASSEE, FL, 2017-Jun-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Florida Retail Federation (FRF), the state’s premier trade association celebrating its 80th year of supporting Florida’s retail industry, has good news for retailers this Independence Day weekend, with per person spending on food for…

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Standard & Poor’s confirmed investment grade rating for the future METRO Wholesale and Food specialist

Preliminary rating for the future METRO Wholesale and Food specialist "BBB- / A-3" and stable outlook finally confirmed Exchange listing of the shares of the new METRO AG expected by Mid-July 2017 Düsseldorf, 2017-Jun-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The international rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) has confirmed an investment grade rating for…

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ENGLAND: Atom Beers secures its first national listing with Asda

ENGLAND: Atom Beers secures its first national listing with Asda   Asda is the first supermarket to market the craft beer nationally LEEDS, England, 2017-Jun-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The trend for craft beer continues, particularly for a small Craft Brewer in Hull which is celebrating after securing its first national listing with Asda. The supermarket will stock…

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USDA FSIS: Maxi Canada, Inc., recalls breaded chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens

WASHINGTON, 2017-Jun-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Maxi Canada, Inc., a Quebec, Canada establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of breaded chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (June 24, 2017). The products may contain milk, a known allergen, which is…

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Overhill Farms, Inc. recalls chicken bites products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials

WASHINGTON, 2017-Jun-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overhill Farms, Inc., a Vernon, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 54,630 pounds of chicken bites products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically bone, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (June 24, 2017). The frozen chicken bites were produced on Aug.…

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DIE MIGROS TRITT AUS DER BRANCHENORGANISATION MILCH AUS

DIE MIGROS TRITT AUS DER BRANCHENORGANISATION MILCH AUS   Zürich, Switzerland, 2017-Jun-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Migros nimmt ihre Verantwortung in der Milchbranche künftig eigenständig und unabhängig wahr und tritt per Ende 2017 aus der Branchenorganisation (BO) Milch aus. Ihren Produzenten wird die Migros weiterhin einen Milchpreis zahlen, der höher ist als der durchschnittlich ausbezahlte…

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Starbucks Reserve® bar makes debut in Chile; the first in Latin America

Starbucks Reserve® bar makes debut in Chile; the first in Latin America   Seattle, 2017-Jun-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — A mural evokes Santiago’s city life. Ceilings and walls exude the warmth of Aromo wood from Chile’s Maule Region. Local marble represents the ancient caves of Patagonia. It took Starbucks designer Jeremiah Bailey and his team more than…

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X5 Retail Group appoints Svetlana Demyashkevich as Chief Financial Officer

Moscow, 2017-Jun-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group N.V. ("X5" or "the Company"), a leading Russian food retailer (LSE ticker: "FIVE"), announces that Svetlana Demyashkevich has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer effective from 29 June 2017. Dmitry Gimmelberg has decided to leave the Company, but will temporarily stay on as Advisor to…

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Albert Heijn en staatssecretaris Klijnsma bundelen krachten voor gezonde voeding in armoedewijken

Albert Heijn en staatssecretaris Klijnsma bundelen krachten voor gezonde voeding in armoedewijken   Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Jun-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Staatssecretaris Jetta Klijnsma en Albert Heijn directeur Wouter Kolk troffen elkaar vandaag in de Utrechtse wijk Kanaleneiland. Naast de inzet van Wajongers kwam ook het onderwerp armoedebestrijding ter sprake. Albert Heijn wil zich meer gaan inzetten…

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Wine.com on 1st place in the 6th edition of the e-Performance Barometer international rankings of wine websites

Bordeaux Business School study ranks Wine.com #1 on global stage   San Francisco, CA, 2017-Jun-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wine.com, the nation’s number one online retailer, received 1st place in the 6th edition of the e-Performance Barometer international rankings of wine websites conducted by the prestigious KEDGE Business School. The 2017 results were announced at VINEXPO,…

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Trax and Nielsen partner to provide the FMCG industry with unprecedented shelf insights

Through this alliance, a new, joint-solution known as Shelf Intelligence Suite will be created. Los Angeles, CA/ New York, NY, 2017-Jun-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Trax, the world leader in computer vision for retail, and Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) announced today (June 22 2017) an alliance that will provide the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry with unprecedented…

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Sainsbury’s launches new Taste the Difference Chocolate, Avocado & Coconut Brownie Puddings

Sainsbury’s launches new Taste the Difference Chocolate, Avocado & Coconut Brownie Puddings   Love chocolate? Love avocado? Satisfy your craving for both with Sainsbury’s new brownie pudding London, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sales of on-trend avocado have soared in recent years – Sainsbury’s has seen a 41% sales increase in the last year alone, whilst The…

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‘Abel’s Deli’ wint AH Product Pitch 2017

‘Abel’s Deli’ wint AH Product Pitch 2017 Versmaaltijdconcept gaat brede samenwerking aan met Albert Heijn Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — De afgelopen maanden hebben bijna 100 jonge ondernemers meegedaan aan de ‘AH Product Pitch’, om hun product verkrijgbaar te laten zijn bij Albert Heijn. ‘Abel’s Deli’, van ondernemer Jesse van Donk, heeft de wedstrijd gewonnen…

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Schweizer grillieren wie noch nie

BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Grillsaison 2017 ist angelaufen – es zischt und brutzelt in der Schweiz! Coop hat die Grillgewohnheiten der Schweizer unter die Lupe genommen und stellt Trends fest. Demnach werfen die Schweizer im Durchschnitt an jedem vierten Tag im Sommer den Grill an. Bratwürste, Cervelats und Luganighetta sind…

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Kroger expands its exclusive Our Brands product lines

Kroger expands its exclusive Our Brands product lines   CINCINNATI, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today (June 21, 2017) the expansion of its exclusive Our Brands product lines to offer its customers greater value, variety and quality. The company currently offers more than 30,000 Our Brands items, including food, beauty, personal care, pet and…

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Tesco to showcase Scotland’s leading local products at the Royal Highland Show

Tesco to showcase Scotland’s leading local products at the Royal Highland Show   CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco will be showcasing some of the leading local products it stocks in its local stores at its stand at the Royal Highland Show. Over £89m of local branded products were sold in Tesco’s stores in Scotland…

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Morrisons brings in its first Yorkshire suppliers in stores

Morrisons brings in its first Yorkshire suppliers in stores   Bradford, England, 2017-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Morrisons has today (20 June 2017) announced the first Yorkshire suppliers to be listed in its stores as part of a programme that aims to put more homegrown food and drink on customers plates. The supermarket first announced the search…

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The Pub by Wegmans updates menu with seasonal fare and fresh seafood

The Pub by Wegmans updates menu with seasonal fare and fresh seafood   ROCHESTER, NY, 2017-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Known for its delicious selection of local craft brews, delectable food and top-notch customer service, The Pub by Wegmans has launched an updated menu with an increased focus on seasonal fare and fresh seafood. Customer favorites…

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SONIC® brings back two delicious Pretzel Dogs for a limited time

SONIC® brings back two delicious Pretzel Dogs for a limited time   America's Drive-In Tempts Guests with a Twist to a Classic OKLAHOMA CITY, 2017-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) is bringing back a fun twist on everyone's favorite summertime meal by reintroducing two delicious Pretzel Dogs for a limited time. With one bite, fans…

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Starbucks adds summer fruit flavors in their latest colorful Frappuccino blended Crème beverages

Starbucks adds summer fruit flavors in their latest colorful Frappuccino blended Crème beverages   Seattle, 2017-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Summer fruits that are as vibrant in color as they are sweet, tangy and juicy in taste were the inspiration for Starbucks newest Frappuccino blended beverages. Starting today (June 20) Starbucks is featuring a variety of…

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Schnucks: Hummus Gourmet recalls its White Bean Hummus with Pine Nuts that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

ST. LOUIS, 2017-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hummus Gourmet, LLC has issued a recall on select dates of its White Bean Hummus with Pine Nuts because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others…

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Schnucks brings Double Up Food Bucks program at its Missouri stores

Program increases healthy food access for low-income families, supports local farmers ST. LOUIS, 2017-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Through a partnership with Fair Food Network and a grant provided by the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), Schnucks is launching Double Up Food Bucks at all 56 of its Missouri stores. This program will start immediately and…

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USDA FSIS issues food safety recommendations for areas impacted by potential tropical cyclone three

WASHINGTON, 2017-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by potential tropical cyclone three. The National Hurricane Center expects the potential tropical cyclone will affect the U.S. Gulf Coast from the central Texas coast to…

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Dunkin’ Donuts and franchise group FLMS Foods to develop five new restaurants in Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach, Florida, and Brunswick, Georgia

LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY CHAIN SEEKS FRANCHISEE CANDIDATES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH CANTON, MA, 2017-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today (JUNE 20, 2017) the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group FLMS Foods, Inc. to develop five new restaurants in…

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Dunkin’ Donuts signs multi-unit store development agreements with two franchise groups for 12 new restaurants in North Carolina

Dunkin’ Donuts signs multi-unit store development agreements with two franchise groups for 12 new restaurants in North Carolina   LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY BRAND SEEKS FRANCHISEE CANDIDATES IN THE RALEIGH, JACKSONVILLE/SNEADS FERRY, HIGH POINT AND BURLINGTON/MEBANE AREAS CANTON, MA, 2017-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today (JUNE…

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Dunkin’ Donuts and new franchise group Pinconning Food Services to bring the first Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant in Pinconning, Michigan

Dunkin’ Donuts and new franchise group Pinconning Food Services to bring the first Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant in Pinconning, Michigan   LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY BRAND TO CONTINUE MICHIGAN DEVELOPMENT BY SEEKING FRANCHISEE CANDIDATES IN DETROIT, GRAND RAPIDS AND LANSING CANTON, MA, 2017-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods,…

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Dunkin’ Donuts signs agreement with existing franchise group Maruti Donuts, Inc. to expand presence in Indiana

LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY BRAND SEEKS FRANCHISEE CANDIDATES THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST AND SOUTHEAST REGIONS CANTON, MA, 2017-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today (JUNE 20, 2017) the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group Maruti Donuts, Inc. to develop six Dunkin’…

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Dunkin’ Donuts survey: two-thirds (67%) of adults are looking forward to summer more this year than in previous years

Dunkin’ Donuts survey: two-thirds (67%) of adults are looking forward to summer more this year than in previous years   Two-thirds of adults are looking forward to summer more this year, and nearly 40% would take a pay cut in exchange for more time off this summer Dunkin’ will also host a special one-day only…

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