Legislation / Politics

Wolfgang Puck Coffee Announces K-Cup Agreement
Edmonds, Wash., February 23, 2010 -- Wolfgang Puck Coffee and Van Houtte Inc. announce they have signed a Joint Venture Agreement for the roasting, packaging, and distribution of Wolfgang Puck K-Cups in the U.S. and Canada. Van Houtte will be... [view full]

'Better Beer Laws' Campaign Launched in Pennsylvania
Featured Headline Harrisburg, Pa., February 17, 2010 -- Members of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) and the Pennsylvania Convenience Store Council (PCSC) joined state Sen. John Rafferty (R-Montgomery) at a recent rally as he unveiled legislation that would make sweeping... [view full]

Food / Beverages

French's Debuts New Dipping Sauce
Featured Headline Chester, N.J., March 9, 2010 -- French's has created a dipping sauce that transforms ordinary chicken -- and other foods -- "into a flavorful and fun experience." The new Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce "is a creamy and sweet condiment with a... [view full]

Diet Coke Launches 'Stay Extraordinary' Marketing Campaign
Featured Headline Atlanta, Ga., March 9, 2010 -- A new Diet Coke marketing campaign, which launched with a 60-second commercial centerpiece called “Stay,” celebrates the daily achievements of the next generation of young adult Diet Coke drinkers and "shows how the brand... [view full]

Security / Crime

Suspect Sought in Mass. C-Store Killing
New Bedford, Mass., June 25, 2009 -- Law enforcement authorities are attempting to identify a gunman who shot to death an innocent bystander during the attempted robbery of a convenience store here on Saturday, June 20. The store's surveillance camera captured... [view full]

Upstate N.Y. Man Faces Mandatory Jail Time for Break-in
Featured Headline Poughkeepsie, N.Y., March 16, 2009 -- The Poughkeepsie Journal has reported that a 44-year-old local man who broke into a convenience store on January 25 faces a mandatory two to four years in state prison for the crime. The man entered... [view full]

Press Releases

Creative Contract Packaging Recalls HERB-OX Bouillon
Featured Headline Aurora, Ill., March 9, 2010 -- Creative Contract Packaging Corp. has announced that it is recalling HERB-OX Bouillon products because of a possible health risk. This action is being taken after Basic Food Flavors, Inc. issued a recall for all Hydrolyzed... [view full]

7-Eleven Executive to Co-Chair U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2010 National Convention
Dallas, Texas, March 9, 2010 -- The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) has named Darren Rebelez, executive vice president and chief operating officer of 7-Eleven, Inc., as the co-chairman for its 31st Annual National Convention and Business Expo... [view full]

Assoc. / Trade Shows

World’s Largest Gathering of Java Pros Heads for Atlanta
Featured Headline Long Beach, Calif., April 4, 2009 -- The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), host of the world’s largest gathering of coffee professionals, announces a new name, new schedule, new format, and new pricing for its 21st annual event. The... [view full]

Chocolate World Expo 2009 Set for March 29 in West Nyack, N.Y.
West Nyack, N.Y., March 20, 2009 -- With more than 50 vendors featuring a wide assortment of gourmet chocolates and other delights, Chocolate World Expo 2009 is expected to be among the largest retail-level chocolate shows in the United States.... [view full]

Coffee / OCS

Estate Coffee Holdings Takes Steps in Quest to be Leader in Specialty Coffee Industry
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, March 3, 2010 -- Estate Coffee Holdings Corp. has announced a business strategy to become a leader in the multi-billion-dollar global specialty coffee industry. The Company has plans for growth in various coffee producing countries "by having... [view full]

Cumberland Farms Convenience Stores Promote Alert Driving for the Holiday
Featured Headline Framingham, Mass., December 23, 2009 -- This New Year’s Eve Cumberland Farms is making life a little bit easier for New Year's Eve revelers. From 5 p.m. on December 31, 2009 until 5 a.m. on January 1, 2010, all Cumberland... [view full]

Petroleum

Hess Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend
New York, March 9, 2010 -- The Board of Directors of Hess Corporation has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share payable on the Common Stock of the Corporation on March 31, 2010 to holders of record... [view full]

Hess Launches 'Gas Giveaway' for East Coast Drivers
Featured Headline New York, February 17, 2010 -- Hess, the leading independent gasoline convenience store marketer on the East Coast, has launched Hess Gas Giveaway, an online contest for residents of 12 states to win up to a year's worth of free... [view full]

Tobacco / Alcohol

Minnesota Alcohol Compliance Check Results Released
Mounds View, Minn., March 9, 2010 -- Recent results from alcohol compliance checks conducted in 20 jurisdictions throughout Minnesota show that nearly 90 percent of alcohol retailers refused a sale to someone under the age of 21. Out of 500... [view full]

Miller Lite 'Brings Great Taste' to the 65th Annual CIAA Tournament
Chicago, February 23, 2010 -- As part of its ongoing support of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Miller Lite announced that it will sponsor the Miller Lite Great Time Gallery and the Miller Lite Main Stage at the 65th... [view full]

Miscellaneous News

New 'Bounty Huge Roll' Will Cross Country to Rally Support for a Worthy Cause
Cincinnati, Ohio, March 9, 2010 -- Procter & Gamble's new Bounty Huge Roll is on a journey to help those in need, with the paper towel brand pledging to make a $50,000 product donation to five local food banks nationwide... [view full]

Schick Intros 'Revolutionary' Men's Shaver with New Schick Hydro
Featured Headline Shelton, Conn., February 23, 2010 -- Energizer, Inc. introduced a bold new razor line for its Schick brand at the recent CAGNY investor conference. According to company officials, "the new Schick Hydro will revolutionize men's shaves by protecting and caring... [view full]