Legislation / Politics

Food Groups Urge Rejection of New Taxes
McLean, Va., February 2, 2012 -- The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and a coalition of more than 30 food groups have urged senior Obama administration leaders to develop a fiscal year (FY) 2013 budget request that fully funds U.S.... [view full]

Nebraska Lawmaker Wants Soft Drink Tax
Featured Headline Lincoln, Neb., January 17, 2012 -- A Nebraska state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would end the Cornhusker State's sales tax exemption for soft drinks and energy beverages, the Omaha World-Herald has reported. State Sen. Bill Avery of Lincoln offered... [view full]

Food / Beverages

Mercy Hangover Prevention Beverage Partners With Big Blue Distributors
Featured Headline New York, February 2, 2012 -- Mercy, a new hangover-prevention beverage, has secured its on-premise distribution in the New York metropolitan area through Big Blue Distributors, an emerging Brooklyn wholesaler that carries an array of premium brands. Big Blue is a... [view full]

Yoplait Rolls Out Lactose Free Yogurt
Featured Headline Minneapolis, Minn., February 2, 2012 -- Yoplait is encouraging people with lactose intolerance to say “yes” to dairy during Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month this February with its newest yogurt, Yoplait Lactose Free. Ninety-nine percent fat free and packed with 50... [view full]

Security / Crime

Suspect Leads Cops on High-Speed Chase
Featured Headline Houston, Texas, November 3, 2011 – KHOU-TV (Houston) reported that sheriff's deputies arrested a 30-year-old man suspected of robbing a convenience store, following a 40-mile, high-speed chase. The suspect, a resident of Needville, Texas, allegedly held up a CITGO store... [view full]

Cops Cuff 'Wood-Be' C-Store Robber
Central Islip, N.Y., August 11, 2011 -- WCBS-TV in New York City reported that police in Suffolk County, Long Island arrested a 31-year-old man and charged him with robbery in the first degree for attempting to rob a 7-Eleven here... [view full]

Press Releases

MillerCoors, NASCAR and Penske Ink Partnership Extensions
Charlotte, N.C., January 26, 2012 -- MillerCoors, NASCAR and Penske Racing have jointly agreed to multi-year partnership extensions for the brewer's two biggest brands. In addition, MillerCoors has alliances with seven tracks that host NASCAR races. Coors Light is extending its... [view full]

Molson Coors Names Walker to Expanded Role as Chief People and Legal Officer
Denver, Colo., January 26, 2012 -- Molson Coors Brewing Company has named Samuel Walker, Chief Legal Officer, to the expanded role of Chief People and Legal Officer, combining the two senior positions on its Executive Leadership Team. “Sam brings valuable expertise... [view full]

Assoc. / Trade Shows

Sweets & Snacks Expo Set for Chicago in May
Chicago, April 4, 2011 -- The 2011 Sweets & Snacks Expo will be held May 24-26 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Attendees at the annual Expo represent $150 billion of worldwide buying power in the confectionery, snack and cookie categories. The... [view full]

Cumberland Farms Debuts Farmhouse Blend Iced Coffee
Featured Headline Framingham, Mass., April 30, 2010 -- Cumberland Farms has announced its kickoff to summer with a new Iced Coffee made from its famous Farmhouse Blend recipe. Coffee lovers in pursuit of a cool, delicious and affordable cup of freshly roasted... [view full]

Coffee / OCS

Starbucks Exceeds Goals with More Than 100 Million Starbucks K-Cup Packs Shipped
Featured Headline Seattle, Wash., January 27, 2012 -- At the end of 2011, just two months after the launch, Starbucks Coffee Company shipped more than 100 million K-Cup packs and achieved a weighted All Commodity Volume distribution across all channels of approximately... [view full]

Starbucks VIA Ready Brew House Blend and Breakfast Blend Hits U.S. Retail Market
Seattle, Wash., October 15, 2011 -- Marking the two-year anniversary of the Starbucks VIA product line, the company had announced the availability of Starbucks VIA Ready Brew in House Blend and Breakfast Blend at select grocery stores across the U.S. "The... [view full]

Petroleum

Hess Announces Capital and Exploratory Budget for 2012
New York, January 17, 2012 -- Hess Corporation recently announced a 2012 capital and exploratory budget of $6.8 billion, nearly all of which is targeted for Exploration and Production: $2.5 billion for unconventionals, $1.6 billion for production, $1.8 billion for... [view full]

7-Eleven Australia Chooses KSS Fuels Pricing Solution
Florham Park, N.J., January 6, 2012 -- 7-Eleven Australia will implement KSS Fuels' PriceNet within its recently expanded Australian retail network of over 400 fuel sites. PriceNet will streamline the fuel-pricing process and deliver the real-time information needed to enhance fuel... [view full]

Tobacco / Alcohol

Select 55 Beer Intros 35- and 32-Calorie Packages
Featured Headline St. Louis, Mo., February 2, 2012 -- Anheuser-Busch's Select 55 beer is now introducing smaller-sized cans and bottles. Now available at retailers nationwide, Select 55 "Little Lights" include sleek eight-ounce, 35-calorie cans, available in 12-packs; and seven-ounce, 32-calorie clear glass... [view full]

Wildman & Sons Enters the Sweet Red Wine Marketplace
Featured Headline New York, February 2, 2012 -- Frederick Wildman and Sons, LTD. has introduced the newest member to enter its Italian Estates portfolio -- Cavicchioli, the leading producer of premium sweet red sparkling wine in Italy. The Cavicchioli 1928 Lambrusco Emilia... [view full]

Miscellaneous News

Schick is 'Shaving Down Landfills'with the New 'Xtreme3 Eco' Razors
Featured Headline Boca Raton, Fla., February 2, 2012 -- NextLife and Schick have just unveiled the newest product to hit the retail market using NextLife Sustainable Resins. The innovative new Schick Xtreme3 Eco razor features packaging and handles made solely from post-consumer... [view full]

7-Eleven Acquires 55 Sam's Mart Stores in the Carolinas
Dallas, Texas, February 2, 2012 -- Slurpee drinks, Big Bite hot dogs, Big Gulp beverages and other convenient services are on their way to Charlotte. 7-Eleven, Inc. has entered into an agreement with Sam's Mart LLC to acquire 55 Sam's... [view full]