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Chipotle launches ‘Cado Crusher’ online game where players get a chance to win free chips and guac

DENVER, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) in partnership with Avocados From Mexico announced today (Jan. 24, 2017) a new online game called ‘Cado Crusher, where users have three rounds to smash and combine ingredients to make their own version of Chipotle’s delicious guacamole. Players are rewarded with a mobile offer…

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Hy-Vee offers unique line of Misfits® produce to help reduce food waste

With Misfits® program, customers get delicious, imperfect fruits and vegetables at a lower cost while helping to reduce food waste WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — To further combat the nation’s food waste issue, Hy-Vee, Inc. recently began offering so-called “ugly” produce in nearly all of its 242 grocery stores. “Ugly” produce is cosmetically…

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Auntie Anne’s® celebrates Valentine’s Day with Heart-Shaped Pretzels

Auntie Anne’s® celebrates Valentine’s Day with Heart-Shaped Pretzels   LANCASTER, Pa., 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, today (January 23, 2017 ) announced that on February 14 the brand will offer Heart-Shaped Pretzels in honor of Valentine’s Day. Available for one-day only, guests can enjoy freshly baked Original and Cinnamon…

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Athens Baking Company recalls Trader Joe’s Harvest Whole Wheat Bread due to undeclared cultured whey made from milk

Athens Baking Company recalls Trader Joe’s Harvest Whole Wheat Bread due to undeclared cultured whey made from milk   Fresno, CA, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Athens Baking Company, out of an abundance of caution, is issuing a voluntary recall of Trader Joe’s Harvest Whole Wheat Bread (SKU 00132) because it contains undeclared cultured whey, which is…

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Specialty Commodities recalls dry roasted almonds that may contain undeclared cashews

Chicago, Illinois, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Specialty Commodities, Inc. (SCI), a subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM), is recalling a specific lot of dry roasted almonds because they may contain undeclared cashews. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction…

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Schnucks: Sierra Nevada recalls select 12-oz. bottles of their beer that may contain small pieces of glass

St. Louis, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is recalling select 12-oz. bottles of their beer that were brewed at the company’s Mills River, N.C. brewery because the products may contain small pieces of glass. Schnucks customers are urged to check for the following Sierra Nevada 12-oz. products that contain a brewery code…

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SSP America announces the opening of Valentine Coffee at Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport

SSP America announces the opening of Valentine Coffee at Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport   LONDON, 2017-Jan-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, announced today (19-Jan-2017) the opening of Valentine Coffee at Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE). Valentine…

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Cantina, Ireland’s most authentic Mexican street food opens at Topaz Dublin Airport

DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2017-Jan-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cantina, Ireland’s most authentic Mexican street food experience, has landed at Topaz Dublin Airport. Following a €100,000 investment, the latest Cantina has created 4 new jobs at the site which is located on the Exit Road at Dublin Airport. In just over a year since the first Cantina…

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Carrefour the first to market Spanish UHT milk in an ecologically sustainable packaging Combibloc EcoPlus

Carrefour the first to market Spanish UHT milk in an ecologically sustainable packaging Combibloc EcoPlus   The aluminium cap has been replaced with a polyamide one, without affecting the preservation of the milk. The product uses the ECOPLUS structure Boulogne-Billancourt, 2017-Jan-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour is the first distribution firm to market Spanish…

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King’s Pastry recalls cakes that contain undeclared tree nut (hazelnut) allergens

King's Pastry recalls cakes that contain undeclared tree nut (hazelnut) allergens   Ontario, Canada, 2017-Jan-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — King's Pastry, located in Ontario, Canada, is voluntarily recalling the following cakes because the products contained tree nut (hazelnut) allergens that were not listed on the product labels. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree…

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Gustav Ehlert GmbH migrates its commerce platform to Intershop to develop new sales channels and lower its total cost of ownership

New commerce platform lowers total cost of ownership Enables multi-channel strategy for the wholesaler Can establish new online shops in a fast and professional way Jena, Germany, 2017-Jan-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gustav Ehlert GmbH, the leading wholesaler of packaging, cleaning agents, hygiene clothing and spices for the food processing industry is…

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Whole Foods Market to celebrate at least one food holiday per month in 2017 with special offers

AUSTIN, Texas, 2017-Jan-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Beginning with National Green Juice Day on Jan. 26, Whole Foods Market will celebrate at least one food holiday per month in 2017. Each event will be celebrated with an in-store offer as well as fun activations in the retailer's social media channels. Whole Foods Market is celebrating National…

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New DGX Nashville store to host eight-day grand opening celebrations from January, 20

New DGX Nashville store to host eight-day grand opening celebrations from January, 20   Goodlettsville, Tenn., 2017-Jan-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new, small-format DGX store located at 2034 West End Avenue in Nashville (at the corner of 21st and West End) will kick off its grand opening celebration Friday, January, 20 at 8:00 a.m. The grand opening…

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Schlotzsky’s calls on fans to “like” its Facebook Hot Sauce thermometer to activate the saucy giveaway on Valentine’s Day

Schlotzsky’s calls on fans to “like” its Facebook Hot Sauce thermometer to activate the saucy giveaway on Valentine’s Day   ATLANTA, 2017-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Schlotzsky’s® is kicking up the heat this winter by giving away 100,000 special 3oz. bottles of its signature hot sauce at restaurants nationwide on Valentine’s Day… but participation of Schlotzsky’s fans…

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Tesco and Yeo Valley together help tackle food waste and support FareShare with the creation of new yogurt

Tesco and Yeo Valley together help tackle food waste and support FareShare with the creation of new yogurt   CHESHUNT, England, 2017-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco and Yeo Valley have joined forces to create a delicious new yogurt variety to help tackle food waste and support food redistribution charity, FareShare. This is the latest move by…

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SSP America opens Vinoteca Wine & Tapas bar and Mad Town Gastropub at Dane County Regional Airport

LONDON, 2017-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dane County Regional Airport announced the opening of their new Vinoteca Wine & Tapas bar and the debut of Mad Town Gastropub on January 17, 2017. The airport also unveiled the expansion of Metcalfe’s Local to Go and Ancora Artisan Coffee & Tea. Along with the development and…

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Evolution Fresh invites customers to celebrate National Green Juice Day with free green juice deliveries on January 26

Evolution Fresh invites customers to celebrate National Green Juice Day with free green juice deliveries on January 26   Seattle, 2017-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just when you thought the holidays were over, National Green Juice Day is back, and this year, Evolution Fresh is offering even more veggie-centric ways to join their inspirational, annual green juice…

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Wawa Inc. launches into Southeast Florida; starts hiring for its first stores in Palm Beach County and Broward County

Opening of New Southeast Florida Stores Will Create More than 400 Jobs in Local Communities in 2017 West Palm Beach, FL, 2017-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wawa Inc. is thrilled to announce that it is in the final stages of its launch into Southeast Florida with the first wave of new stores slated to open during…

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7‑Eleven® introduces hot, ready-to-eat breakfast pizza!

7‑Eleven® introduces hot, ready-to-eat breakfast pizza!   New Breakfast Pizza with Biscuit Crust is Available Whole, by the Slice IRVING, TEXAS, 2017-Jan-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Good gravy! Participating 7‑Eleven® stores now have hot, ready-to-eat breakfast pizza! While some like to eat traditional breakfast foods for the first meal of the day, others choose what’s easy, like leftover…

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Symphony EYC and Topco to provide retail members with both insights and reports to help drive ID store sales

Partnership provides Topco members and suppliers with better understanding of consumer shopping patterns and decision-making across the aggregate, helping drive business growth and gaining a sustainable competitive advantage. PALO ALTO, CA, 2017-Jan-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Symphony EYC, the leading provider of software and services for retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers, and Topco Associates, LLC, the largest…

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BJ’s Restaurants includes more nutrient-rich superfoods, vegetarian and gluten-free options to its EnLIGHTened menu

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., 2017-Jan-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI), a first-mover with its EnLIGHTened Entrees®, is now redefining the category to include more nutrient-rich superfoods, vegetarian and gluten-free options. The mission: to ensure the EnLIGHTened menu offers something for everyone. “There’s been a movement of people wanting to understand what they eat and…

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MIGROS: NEUES TAKE-AWAY-GESCHIRR ZUM ZURÜCKBRINGEN

MIGROS: NEUES TAKE-AWAY-GESCHIRR ZUM ZURÜCKBRINGEN   Zurich, Switzerland, 2017-Jan-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Als erste grosse Schweizer Detailhändlerin bietet die Migros in ihren Restaurants und Take-Aways Mehrweggeschirr an. Der Umwelt zuliebe können Migros-Kunden ab sofort auf Wegwerfgeschirr verzichten. Jede Woche essen rund 1.2 Millionen Menschen in Migros-Restaurants und -Take-Aways. Rund ein Drittel der Kunden nehmen ihr Gericht mit…

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Olymel S.E.C./ L.P. recalls pork ribs products that were repacked and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection

WASHINGTON, 2017-Jan-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Olymel S.E.C./ L.P., a Boucherville, Quebec, Canada establishment, is recalling approximately 1,124 pounds of pork ribs products because the products were repacked and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Jan. 14, 2017 ). The pork…

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Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc., recalls HOT Thin & Crispy Potato Chips with Specific Product Code Lot 364 5 or 365 5

Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc., recalls HOT Thin & Crispy Potato Chips with Specific Product Code Lot 364 5 or 365 5   Birmingham, AL, 2017-Jan-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc., is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of 5 oz. HOT Thin & Crispy Potato Chips with a “Best if Used By” date…

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Empire Company Limited announces the appointment of Michael Medline as President & CEO

Stellarton, NS, 2017-Jan-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Directors of Empire Company Limited (TSX: EMP.A) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Medline as President & CEO of Empire Company Limited (Empire) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc. Mr. Medline will also serve on the Board of Directors of Empire. “Michael Medline…

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Meijer to host authentic Italian cooking by The Food Network’s Iron Chef America Judge, Mario Rizzotti at stores this month

Meijer to host authentic Italian cooking by The Food Network’s Iron Chef America Judge, Mario Rizzotti at stores this month   GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Jan-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is teaming up with the Italian Trade Agency to bring an authentic Italian cooking experience to select Meijer stores hosted later this month by The Food Network’s…

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USDA FSIS: Kettle Cuisine, LLC recalls chicken soup product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens

USDA FSIS: Kettle Cuisine, LLC recalls chicken soup product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens   WASHINGTON, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kettle Cuisine, LLC, a Lynn, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,096 pounds of chicken soup product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced…

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Kroger recognized by EPA for its efforts around sustainable food management

CINCINNATI, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today (Jan. 11, 2017) announced that it was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its efforts around sustainable food management. Kroger participated in the EPA's 2016 Food Recovery Challenge and was named Region 5 Winner in the Grocers category. "Kroger is a proud…

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Colruyt Group’s private label Boni Selection launches new product: Appetit meal drink

Halle, Belgium, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colruyt Group’s private label Boni Selection markets a new, innovative product: Appetit. It is an easy, nutritious meal drink made of oats and fruit, which offers people with a busy lifestyle an alternative for unhealthy snacks. Appetit is the result of our own research and product development,…

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Panera Bread announces that its entire menu is now 100% clean

St. Louis, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Panera Bread (NASDAQ: PNRA) announced today ( January 13, 2017) that its entire U.S. food menu and portfolio of Panera at Home products are now free from all artificial flavors, preservatives, sweeteners, and colors from artificial sources as defined by the company’s No No List, inclusive of 96…

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