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SSP partners with naturally fast food brand LEON

LONDON, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has entered into a partnership with naturally fast food brand LEON. The initial five-year deal will allow LEON to bring its fun, fresh and fast food to an additional number of railway station sites across the…

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Taco Bell unveils and tests four new restaurant designs as part of its expansion plans to open 2,000 new restaurants by 2022

New Restaurants Provide Tailored Concepts that Reflect Diverse Community Experiences Irvine, Calif., 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Remember the original Taco Bell mission restaurants, complete with a bell, an outdoor patio and fire pit? That classic architectural design redefined the fast food experience for generations to come. Today, Taco Bell announced a new line of restaurant…

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Salty coastal sea plant samphire now available at Tesco

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-May-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodies create soaring demand for salty seaside treat samphire It’s been the seaside’s best kept secret for decades, even centuries. But now demand for the salty coastal sea plant samphire which goes particularly well with fish, is soaring. In the last year demand for samphire has soared by 80 per cent…

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Sonic Corp. issued $425 million of Series 2016-1 Class A-2 Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes in private securitization transaction

Sonic Announces Increase to Share Repurchase Program OKLAHOMA CITY, 2016-May-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that certain of its subsidiaries have issued $425 million of Series 2016-1 Class A-2 Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes (the "2016 Fixed Rate Notes") in a private securitization transaction. The 2016…

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BRC Global Standards to launch new voluntary module assessing food safety culture in partnership with Taylor Shannon International

LONDON, 2016-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — BRC Global Standards has today announced the launch in June of a new voluntary module assessing food safety culture. The module is being offered in partnership with Taylor Shannon International (TSI), industry leaders in the fields of food safety, management, education and organisational culture. Drawing on decades of academic research,…

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Winecrasher.com launches revolutionary best value wine club

Napa, California, 2016-May-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Winecrasher.com, announced today the launch of a new wine club based on the company’s unique “Crash Pricing” concept – which guarantees the best prices for critically rated wine. In Winecrasher’s innovative concept, which was inspired by Hotwire/Priceline, the customer is shown all the info about a wine (rating, varietal,…

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The new Midlothian Wegmans at 12501 Stone Village Way opens on Sunday, May 22

MIDLOTHIAN, VA, 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seeking a fun, affordable and culinary-inspired shopping experience? Look no further than your local grocery store! That’s right - the new Midlothian Wegmans at 12501 Stone Village Way, opens its doors to the public at 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 22. Store Manager Jerry Shelly and Executive Chef…

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Cold Stone Creamery opens first location in Kochi, India at the Lulu Mall

Chocolate Devotion Most Popular Creation with Ice Cream Fans SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) announces the opening of the brand’s first location in Kochi, India at the Lulu Mall, a premier shopping destination where ice cream aficionados can now enjoy their favorite dessert. Kahala Brands™, parent company of the…

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DUNKIN DONUTS franchisee in Saudi Arabia will open shops in the stations of SASCO

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2016-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Saudi Automotive Services Company (SASCO) announces signing on May 09, 2016, a mutual cooperation agreement with Shahia Food Limited Company, the sole authorized franchisee of DUNKIN DONUTS brand in Saudi Arabia. This cooperation agreement states that Shahia, through its DUNKIN DONUTS brand, will open shops in…

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The Quaker Oats Company recalls select Quaker Quinoa Granola bars due to possible contamination of Listeria Monocytogenes

Products may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes St. Louis MO, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Quaker Oats Company is recalling a small quantity of Quaker Quinoa Granola bars after an ingredient supplier was found to have distributed sunflower kernels that may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. There have been no reported illnesses to date in…

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Mini Frappuccino will be available for limited time in Starbucks® stores across US and Canada

SEATTLE, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — They say good things come in small packages. Starbubucks is offering the Mini Frappuccino® blended beverage for in small 10-ounce serving size. Mini Frappuccino, first introduced nationally last summer, will be available for a limited time starting today (May 16) in participating Starbucks® stores in the United States and Canada.   Customers will be able to…

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Aeon Co and Marne & Finance Europe to establish “Bio c’ Bon Japon” joint venture

CHIBA, JAPAN, 2016-May-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Aeon Co., Ltd. (Location of headquarters: Chiba Prefecture, President and representative executive officer: Motoya Okada, hereinafter, Aeon) and Marne & Finance Europe (Location of headquarters: Brussels, Representative: Thierry Chouraqui) with an affiliated company, Bio c’ Bon which operates organic specialty SM (supermarket) business in Europe, mainly in France…

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USDA’s FSIS: Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc. recalls 47,112,256 pounds of not-ready-to-eat meat and poultry products

WASHINGTON 2016-May-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc., with establishments in Fort Worth, Texas; Los Angeles, Calif.; Carthage, Mo.; and Portland, Ore., is recalling approximately 47,112,256 pounds of not-ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The heat-treated, not…

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USDA’s FSIS: Garland Ventures LTD recalls 114,870 pounds of chicken fried rice products

WASHINGTON, 2016-May-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Garland Ventures LTD, a Garland, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 114,870 pounds of chicken fried rice  products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The heat-treated, not fully cooked, not shelf stable chicken fried rice products were…

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Pizza Hut makes a special pizza delivery to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to mark the opening of restaurant in 100th country

Delivery Sets Guinness World Records® Title for Highest Altitude Pizza Delivery on Land as Pizza Hut Climbs to New Heights with Milestone Opening in Tanzania PLANO, TX, 2016-May-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — In recognition of entering its 100th country, Pizza Hut, a division of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) and the world’s largest pizza restaurant…

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Costa launches new Summer drinks menu as part of its commitment to introduce healthier choices; will reduce added sugar across its beverage portfolio by 25%

Dunstable, United Kingdom, 2016-May-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Costa, the nation’s favourite coffee shop, today announces that it will reduce added sugar across its beverage portfolio by 25% by 2020, against a January 2015 benchmark. The announcement, which coincides with the launch of its new Summer drinks menu, is part of a broader commitment…

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Costa announces the appointment of Jason Cotta as Managing Director, Costa UK & Ireland

Dunstable, United Kingdom, 2016-May-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Costa, the nation’s favourite coffee shop, today announces the appointment of Jason Cotta as Managing Director, Costa UK & Ireland. Jason has extensive retail experience having worked as Operations Director, International and Development for Travelodge and Operations Project Director for Care UK. He was also Operations Manager for…

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Starbucks in Taiwan to feature merchandise co-created with Paris fashion designer, Sophie Méchaly

TAIWAN, 2016-May-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks in Taiwan will feature merchandise co-created with Paris fashion designer, Sophie Méchaly, the founder of the international brand Paul & Joe. “We have been looking for an opportunity to find a popular fashion brand with a strong art sense to create a new series of summer fun merchandise,” said John…

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Tesco scooped 107 gongs at the International Wine Challenge

CHESHUNT, England, 2016-May-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco has been awarded over 100 medals for its own-label wine range for the second year running. The retailer scooped an impressive 107 gongs at the International Wine Challenge including 2 Gold, 20 Silver and 28 Bronze medals. Over 80% of the wines Tesco entered into the awards picked…

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Dunkin’ Donuts and new franchise group Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. to develop 15 new restaurants in Hawaii

LEADING COFFEE AND BAKERY CHAIN TO ENTER ITS 42ND STATE TO KEEP AMERICA RUNNING ON DUNKIN’ CANTON, MA, 2016-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchise group, Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. Under the agreement,…

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Celebrate Father’s Day all weekend long at The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give

Father’s Day activities all weekend long at Blythefield Country Club GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is providing families the perfect setting to celebrate Father’s Day this year with a variety of activities that will take place all weekend long at Blythefield Country Club: Fathers in…

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Red Button Vintage Creamery Premium Pies recognized at The American Pie Council National Pie Championship

Dazzleberry and Apple Crumb Recognized by The American Pie Council Salt Lake City, UT, 2016-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Just like your grandmother’s secret recipe pie at the county fair, Red Button Vintage Creamery Premium Pies are blue-ribbon winners. The locally made Dazzleberry Lattice and Apple Crumb Red Button Vintage Creamery Premium Pies were recognized at…

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Price Chopper and Market 32 commit to reach 100 percent cage-free egg offering by 2025

SCHENECTADY, NY, 2016-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of the company's continued commitment to sustainability and animal welfare, Price Chopper and Market 32 announced today that it will work with its suppliers to reach a 100 percent cage-free egg offering by 2025 - reflecting the phase-in time necessary to achieve a cage-free landscape that…

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DeCA’s Public Health and Safety director: Disregarding the tenets of Be Food Safe can turn the family gathering into a trip to the emergency room

FORT LEE, Va., 2016-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — As warmer temperatures push more commissary patrons from the kitchen stove to the backyard grill, the Defense Commissary Agency wants to remind them to "Be Food Safe." Disregarding the tenets of Be Food Safe can turn the family gathering into a trip to the emergency room, said the…

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Auntie Anne’s® launches Bacon Cheddar Stuffed Pretzel Nuggets

Wild Berry Lemonade Mixer Completes the New Summer Menu  LANCASTER, Pa., 2016-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Auntie Anne’s®, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, today debuted a brand new innovation: Bacon Cheddar Stuffed Pretzel Nuggets. Available now through September 11, Bacon Cheddar Stuffed Pretzel Nuggets take the freshly baked, hand-rolled Pretzel Nuggets to a new…

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MIGROS: WIEDERERÖFFNUNG GASTRONOMIEGEBÄUDE GOLFPARK HOLZHÄUSERN

Dierikon, SCHWEIZ, 2016-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Das umgebaute Gastronomiegebäude auf dem Golfpark Holzhäusern nimmt im Mai 2016 den Betrieb auf. Es bietet golfenden und nichtgolfenden Gästen Gastronomie auf hohem Niveau, und dies zu bezahlbaren Preisen in begeisterndem Ambiente. Seit Sommer 2015 wurde das öffentliche Restaurant des Migros-Golfpark Holzhäusern komplett modernisiert. Entstanden ist ein Holzkomplex, dem…

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MIGROS: EINSATZ FÜR VERANTWORTUNGSBEWUSSTE PRODUKTION VON SOJA

ZURICH, 2016-May-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Migros gehört neben dem WWF Schweiz, Coop, Futtermittelimporteuren, dem Schweizer Bauernverband und der IP-Suisse zu den Gründungsmitgliedern des Soja Netzwerk Schweiz. Unter dem Vorsitz der Migros hat sich das Netzwerk zum Ziel gesetzt, dass verantwortungsbewusst produziertes Soja zum Standard der Schweizer Eier-, Fleisch- und Milchbranche wird. Per Ende…

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