WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Panna Café Express To Go Inc., a North Miami Beach, Fla., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,951 pounds of various meat and poultry products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and used the USDA marks of inspection without authorization, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and…
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WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Back to school, back to the books, back in the saddle, or back in the car for those of us shuttling students to and from school. The new school year means its back to packing lunches and after school snacks for students, scouts, athletes, dancers, and all the other…
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2016-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Switzerland is helping customers to stay fit and strong with the launch of two new healthy SPAR Natur pur snacks: Organic spelt cookies and organic mini corn cakes.
A healthy snack can help increase performance and concentration in day-to-day life, be that at school, at work or…
Starbucks Korea hosted 2nd annual Barista Championship for Partners with Disabilities
Seattle, 2016-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Learning that she was the winner of Starbucks Korea’s Barista Championship for Partners with Disabilities was a surprise for Banny M.H. Choi.
“When I found out about this championship, I wasn’t sure if I could do it, but I decided…
The Starbucks Foundation donates $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support flood relief efforts in southern Louisiana
Seattle, 2016-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Starbucks Foundation will donate $100,000 to the American Red Cross to aid the relief efforts in response to the devastating rain and flooding in southern Louisiana. In addition, the company has made…
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 2016-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — As summer comes to an end, IKEA will host its annual Swedish Crayfish Party – an all-you-can-eat crayfish buffet – on Friday, September 16 at participating stores nationwide**. The Crayfish Party is a Swedish tradition that dates back to the 1800’s, when crayfish fishing was limited to August and…
Dunkin’ Donuts announces the return of one of fall’s favorite flavors — pumpkin coffees and baked goods
CANTON, MA, 2016-Aug-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts is welcoming back one of fall’s favorite flavors, announcing today that its lineup of pumpkin coffees and baked goods will return to its restaurants nationwide before the end of August.…
Mobile, Alabama, 2016-Aug-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (August 17, 2016), bowl officials announced Dollar General will serve as the title sponsor of the Mobile, Alabama bowl game.
Played at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, the Dollar General Bowl will feature teams from the Mid-American and Sun Belt Conferences. The 2016 Dollar General Bowl will be…
Teavana and Evolution Fresh offer variety of options to celebrate National Lemonade Day on August 20
Teavana and Evolution Fresh offer variety of options to celebrate National Lemonade Day on August 20
Seattle, 2016-Aug-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — From loose leaf tea lemonade to fruity, organic lemonade drinks, Teavana and Evolution Fresh offer U.S. customers a variety of options to celebrate National Lemonade Day on August 20.
Teavana® specialty retail locations offer a trio of…
BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2016-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Betroffen sind die Coop Naturaplan Bio Riegel Mango 3x30g. Bei einer Kontrolle wurde das nicht deklarierte Allergen Sulfit festgestellt, welches bei sensiblen Personen zu Unverträglichkeitsreaktionen führen kann. Kunden, welche dieses Produkt bei sich zu Hause haben und sensibel auf Sulfit reagieren, sind gebeten, dieses nicht zu konsumieren und…
Starbucks® Nariño 70 Cold Brew Coffee: Starbucks pays tribute to the coffee growing region Nariño, Colombia
Seattle, 2016-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since launching across the U.S. last year, Starbucks cold-brewed coffee has gained a loyal following for its naturally sweet, smooth flavor. Customers are also trying it in new ways, with vanilla sweet cream or dispensed…
Auntie Anne’s® announces fundraising event on National Lemonade Day in support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
LANCASTER, Pa. , 2016-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, is continuing its efforts in the fight against childhood cancer with a coast-to-coast fundraising event on National Lemonade Day. On Saturday, August 20th,…
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Aug-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Panthers Mondays are back! Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will offer any guest a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $4.99 on Mondays after a Panthers win at participating shops in North Carolina and South Carolina.
“While this is Krispy Kreme’s fourth year offering the Panthers Monday deal, the team’s success last…
Starbucks announces the expansion of its York, Pa. distribution center
YORK, PA., 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The York Distribution Center expansion will increase Starbucks distribution capacity by 35 percent and will support the company’s deliveries to more than 3,000 Starbucks® stores across the Northeastern United States and parts of Canada and Europe. The distribution center is…
LANCASTER, Pa., 2016-Aug-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s ®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, today announced plans to take ownership of, and operate, the Dickson, Tennessee, Auntie Anne’s location, effective Friday, August 12.
Earlier this week, an employee at the franchise location in Dickson made an accusation of discrimination against a potential franchisee of…
LONDON, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP America a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has appointed Heather Barry as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships.
In her new role, Heather will be responsible for SSP America’s development and strategic airport business diversity plans and program efforts…
Howard and Sheri Schultz honored with the Aspen Institute’s 2016 Public Service Award
Seattle, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — In recognition of their work on behalf of youth and veterans, Howard Schultz, chairman and ceo of Starbucks and Sheri Schultz, co-founder of the Schultz Family Foundation (SFF) have been honored with the Aspen Institute’s 2016 Public…
Starbucks to debut Almondmilk as non-dairy alternative starting September 6
Seattle, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — On My Starbucks Idea, the company’s platform for crowd sourcing customer and barista suggestions, thousands of ideas are submitted and voted on each year. Next month, one of the site’s top customer product requests is arriving in Starbucks stores.
Starting September 6, Starbucks…
Hippeas organic chickpea puffs joins Starbucks assortment of grab-and-go snacks
Seattle, 2016-Aug-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — When Livio Bisterzo and his team set out to make a “better for you” snack, they pushed the boundaries as far as they could go. What resulted is a new product called Hippeas, organic chickpea puffs that are gluten-free, vegan, kosher,…
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announces return of Football Doughnuts to kick-off the football season
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kick-off the football season with the ultimate game-day treat! Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today announced it will once again offer Football Doughnuts in participating U.S. shops starting Aug. 11.
The Football Doughnut is Kreme™ filled and dipped in…
KIND Healthy Snacks publishes added sugar content of 60+ snacks across its portfolio
NEW YORK, 2016-Aug-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (August 9, 2016) KIND Healthy Snacks (KIND®) published the added sugar content of the 60+ snacks across its portfolio, furthering its commitment to transparency surrounding its products and their nutritionals. The announcement comes two years in…
Rosemont, Ill, 2016-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Aug 04, 2016 ), US Foods announced its fall Food Fanatics Live™ tour schedule, which will bring this one-of-a-kind culinary experience to ten new cities, including Cleveland, Denver, Memphis and Houston. This announcement coincides with the launch of the latest issue of Food Fanatics magazine which will soon…
ATLANTA , 2016-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — In response to a growing consumer sentiment towards cage free eggs and the adoption of this policy by several other food service companies, FOCUS Brands is joining forces with others in the industry and announcing its commitment to sourcing ingredients that contain only cage free eggs.
While not a…
MANCHESTER, England, 2016-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Brits are a nation of self-proclaimed “wine buffs” – with 88 per cent now claiming to be a true aficionado of vino, according to new research.
New research by Co-op has revealed 38 percent now believe they know their Sangiovese from their Syrah, going so far as to declare…
ATLANTA, 2016-Aug-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Paradies Lagardère, the North American travel retail and restaurateur leader, and the Tampa International Airport today hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a Tampa Bay Times-branded store in Airside E.
Founded in 1884, Tampa Bay Times is Florida’s largest newspaper and has won 10 Pulitzer Prizes and numerous…
Product recall: Starbucks' stainless steel beverage straws
Seattle, 2016-Aug-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (August 2), Starbucks issued a recall for stainless steel beverage straws which are rigid, posing an injury risk.
The recall involves reusable stainless steel, Cold-to-Go food-grade drinking straws in two sizes. The straws were packaged and sold in sets of three and were…
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., 2016-Aug-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc., today announced a development agreement with Inversiones DBA-KKD de Costa Rica, SRL (“Inversiones”) to open 10 Krispy Kreme shops in Costa Rica in the next five years.
“Costa Rica’s rapid market growth and consumer demand for sweet treats makes this the perfect time for Krispy…
Wiener Neudorf, Austria, 2016-Aug-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Der Online Auftritt des BILLA Kundenmagazins frisch gekocht erstrahlt dieser Tage in neuem Design. Auf köstliche Rezeptideen können sich Kunden natürlich nach wie vor freuen, aber auf www.frischgekocht.at erwarten Hobbyköche und Kulinarikliebhaber ab sofort auch einige Neuerungen, wie eine Lifestyle-Rubrik, Videos zum Nachkochen köstlicher Gerichte und eine…
Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Aug-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sue Hodder, one of Australia’s most well-known winemakers and an international wine judge, will be part of the 13-strong team of wine judges that today begin judging the 1,325 wines entered in the New World Wine Awards 2016.
Ms Hodder said this is especially timely, off the back…
ATLANTA, 2016-Aug-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — It’s official – Chick-fil-A is coming to the great city of Puyallup, Washington in early 2017! We are excited to serve our guests in the community next year and committed to the state of Washington with 8-10 restaurants planned in the next five years. More details on our first…