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Dunkin’ Donuts On-the-Go Ordering will be available exclusively for members of its DD Perks® Rewards Program throughout the Metro New York area

Exclusively available to DD Perks® Members, On-the-Go Ordering enables guests to use the new Dunkin’ Donuts Mobile App to place orders, pay in advance and breeze by the line in store CANTON, MA, 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Dunkin’ Donuts is bringing a big perk to the Big Apple, today announcing that On-the-Go Ordering will be…

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Baskin-Robbins celebrates Mother’s Day with the return of its popular Mom’s Makin’ Cookies™ ice cream

Baskin-Robbins guests can pre-order a personalized ice cream cake just in time for Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8th CANTON, Mass., 2016-May-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins is celebrating moms all month long with the return of its popular Mom’s Makin’ Cookies™ ice cream as the May Flavor of the Month and a lineup of colorful…

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TV Chef James Martin announces new venture with leading supermarket Asda

LEEDS, England, 2016-May-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Thursday 28th April) James Martin announces a new venture with leading supermarket Asda, bringing the much-loved chef back into British kitchens with a commitment to making it easy for people to enjoy great tasting, quality food no matter what their budget. Both from Yorkshire and proud of their…

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365 by Whole Foods Market opens 2nd location in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Portland-based Next Level Burger and Canteen to be next ‘Friends of 365’ AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Apr-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — 365 by Whole Foods Market™, the new evolution of grocery stores by Whole Foods Market, announced today that its second location, in Lake Oswego, Oregon, will open July 14. The store will host two new Friends of…

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Meijer LPGA Classic: Carla Hall, Dean Fearing and Marcus Samuelsson to host Celebrity Chef Nights

Carla Hall, Dean Fearing and Marcus Samuelsson to host Celebrity Chef Nights GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Apr-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give continues to enhance its inaugural Grand Taste at the Meijer LPGA Classic event with the addition of three celebrity chef experiences. Celebrity Chefs Dean Fearing, Carla Hall and…

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Commissaries to offer special savings in May

FORT LEE, Va. ,2016-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Commissaries are offering special savings in May with case lot events and promotions celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Military Appreciation Month, Memorial Day and more. “We can’t thank our service members and military family members enough for all they do to preserve our rights to freedom and…

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Chick-fil-A kicks off Michigan expansion

LANSING, Mich,. 2016-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc. today formally kicked off its Michigan expansion with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its first free-standing restaurant in the state’s capital city, Lansing. The Lansing Chick-fil-A restaurant is one of two projected to open this fall – the other is located inside Troy’s Somerset…

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Morrisons to launch UK’s first ever potted ‘Ketchup and Chips’ plant

47 per cent of gardeners plant on patios and balconies, as living in apartments overtakes houses [i] 58 per cent of gardeners want to grow own crops Bradford, England, 2016-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Morrisons is looking to transform the face of Britain’s gardens with the launch of the UK’s first ever potted ‘Ketchup and…

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Foodstuffs won gold for New World at the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards

Auckland,New Zealand, 2016-Apr-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Foodstuffs’ has triumphed at the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards winning gold once again for New World and silver for PAK’nSAVE in the Supermarket category. The independent survey asked more than 1,500 New Zealanders to vote in an online questionnaire to decide the winners. Companies were rated on their…

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CVS Pharmacy voluntarily recalls Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea due to possible Salmonella contamination

WOONSOCKET, R.I. 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Pharmacy announced today that it has voluntarily recalled select cases of Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea following notification from the manufacturer that the product is potentially contaminated with Salmonella. An ingredient produced by the manufacturer's raw material supplier tested positive for Salmonella in another company's…

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Meating Place recalls 325 pounds of ground beef product that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7

WASHINGTON, 2016-Apr-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meating Place, a Buffalo, N.Y., establishment, is recalling approximately 325 pounds of ground beef product that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ground beef patties were produced on April 15, 2016. The following product is…

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Starbucks and Taste Holdings open the first Starbucks store in South Africa in Johannesburg

Taste Holdings and Starbucks open the doors of the first store in Johannesburg The store brings the full Starbucks Experience, plus Starbucks Reserve coffees Store design underlines commitment to support local artists, artisans and craftsmen Johannesburg, South Africa, 2016-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —Starbucks has arrived in South Africa, with its first store opening in Johannesburg…

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Chicago’s first Starbucks express format store opens in Union Station

CHICAGO, 2016-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starting today (April 21), busy Chicagoans can get their coffee in the city’s first Starbucks express format store. The 635-square-foot space in Union Station, which sees more than three million passengers each year, is tailored for customers who want the Starbucks Experience and premium products on-the-go. Its streamlined menu options focus on…

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Starbucks: 100,000 Opportunities Initiative to expand its national youth hiring movement to Seattle

Coalition of 40 Top U.S. Companies Set to Launch Long-Term Hiring Effort in Seattle to Bring Jobs to Opportunity Youth – 16- to 24-Year-Olds Who Are Not in School or Employed Hundreds of Interviews and On-the-Spot Job Offers Available at Free Hiring Event at CenturyLink Field Event Center May 5; more than 1,500 Seattle Youth…

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Starbucks S’mores Frappuccino® blended beverage returns

SEATTLE, 2016-Apr-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Beginning today (April 23) Starbucks S’mores Frappuccino® blended beverage returns. Customers have been asking for this summer-time beverage since it was first introduced last summer. The S’mores Frappuccino® blended beverage is available now through the end of summer in participating Starbucks® stores in the U.S. and Canada. The beverage stirs memories of…

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Tesco and Kenyan produce growers partnership to save 135 tonnes of bean crop from going to waste each year

New initiative will save 135 tonnes of edible fine bean crop from going to waste each year and result in fresher food for customer The move is one of several measures by Tesco and its suppliers to utilise as much of the fruit and vegetable crop as possible CHESHUNT, England, 2016-Apr-22 — /EPR Retail News/…

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SSP awarded £41 million contract to operate nine bakery and snack outlets at Frankfurt Airport

LONDON, 2016-Apr-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — SSP, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has won a five-year contract valued at approximately £41 million to operate nine bakery and snack outlets at Frankfurt Airport. The new units, which are located both landside and airside in the airport’s Terminal 1, will…

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Sainsbury’s unveils the first ever Culinary Companionship Code to help Britons reduce food wastage

LONDON, 2016-Apr-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers could save over £100 a year just by turning their hand to matchmaking…for fruit and veg. Finding the perfect pal for parsnips or a life partner for plums could mean the difference between throwing out fresh fruit and veg and extending its life, according to Sainsbury’s. Certain fruit and…

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EROSKI y sus clientes han donado cerca de 9.000 toneladas de alimentos durante el año 2015

Cerca de 6.000 toneladas corresponden a alimentos donados por EROSKI dentro del programa “Desperdicio Cero” que garantiza que ningún alimento apto para el consumo es desechado en las tiendas EROSKI sino donado a organizaciones sociales Las campañas de recogida solidaria de alimentos desarrolladas en 2015 a favor de los Bancos de Alimentos consiguieron recaudar más…

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900 escolares de toda España han participado en la segunda edición de Imagine Food

Más de 900 escolares de toda España, de entre 6 y 12 años, han participado en la segunda edición de este concurso de dibujo Tres escolares de Mondragón, Sevilla y Toledo, respectivamente, han sido los ganadores en cada una de las tres categorías del premio El cocinero Peio Gartzia se ha encargado nuevamente de hacer…

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13 Scottish breweries secure new deals with Asda

Craft beer trend continues Contract value totals £850k between the 13 breweries Asda stores across Scotland will now stock over 75 Scottish beers, ales and ciders New supermarket relationship with Craft Beer Clan LEEDS, England, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The trend for craft beer continues, and no more so than in Scotland, with 100 plus…

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Earth Day celebration: Increase in sales of organic produce at Wegmans Food Markets

ROCHESTER, N.Y., 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The countdown has begun to the next Earth Day celebration on April 22, 2016. Earth Day organizations around the world expect more than one billion people in 192 countries to participate in outdoor programs that teach children about taking care of our planet for future generations. At Wegmans Food…

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Wegmans to host “Celebrate Organic” event on April 23, 2016

ROCHESTER, NY, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — WHAT: “Celebrate Organic” at all Wegmans Food Markets. At this fun event our employees will teach our customers about the best of organics and offer samples of our favorites. WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday April 23, 2016 WHERE: All Wegmans Food Markets stores Wegmans offers over 3,000 organic…

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Whole Foods Market: value is about more than just price

Austin, TX, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — We take issue with any price comparison story that compares unlike items— it like comparing apples and oranges! The bottom line here is that we simply want a fair, balanced article with accurate pricing and accurate product comparisons that don’t confuse readers. Stories that compare the price of organic items…

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Whole Foods Market intends to take legal action against both Mr. Brown and his attorney regarding cake issue

Updated from April 18th statement: Austin, TX, 2016-Apr-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — After a deeper investigation of Mr. Brown’s claim, we believe his accusations are fraudulent and we intend to take legal action against both Mr. Brown and his attorney. Here’s what we know: Our bakery team member wrote “Love Wins” at the top of the cake,…

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H&M Foundation makes second donation to Save the Children’s emergency work in Ethiopia

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2016-Apr-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M Foundation makes a second donation of USD 400,000 to Save the Children’s emergency work in Ethiopia, due to the current drought crisis. The support will result in food, water, sanitation and basic education to children. Ethiopia is experiencing its worst drought in fifty years, threatening over 30 million…

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VIPSmart ha abierto en régimen de franquicia su primer restaurante en Tenerife

Tenerife, España, 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — VIPSmart, innovadora enseña de restauración de Grupo Vips, ha abierto en régimen de franquicia su primer restaurante en Tenerife. El Centro Comercial Siam Mall, al sur de la isla,  es el lugar elegido para la ubicación de este concepto vanguardista que ofrece lo mejor de los restaurantes VIPS…

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Island Creamery, Inc. becomes the new sole franchisee of Baskin-Robbins in Puerto Rico

CANTON, Mass., 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced that Island Creamery, Inc. (ICI) has acquired more than 20 Baskin-Robbins shops in Puerto Rico, becoming the brand’s new sole franchisee on the island. Under the agreement, Island Creamery, Inc. — owned and operated by Puerto…

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Qatar: Al Meera Consumer Goods Company to launch a public health awareness campaign to promote healthy eating habits

QATAR, 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Ministry of Public Health (MPH) signed today (Tuesday April 12th) a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) and Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.S.C) to launch a public health awareness campaign, with the aim of providing the public with a wide range of valuable nutrition…

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USDA’S FSIS: Perfect Fit Meals recalls 10,455 pounds of poultry entrees due to misbranding and undeclared allergens

WASHINGTON, 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Perfect Fit Meals, LLC, a Houston, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 10,455 pounds of poultry entrees due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products are mislabeled and one of the products, the Turkey Enchilada, may contain…

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