Server Products has created the new In Season dispenser, which delivers perfect portions of granular seasonings to help ensure consistent flavor in menu items and promote nutritional accuracy. The InSeason dispenser comes in two models—INS 87100 with a wide cone spread pattern ideal for large area applications like French fries, and the INS 87090 with…
Red Buck Soft Tip Cigars
Tantus Tobacco presents new Red Buck Soft Tipped Cigars. The cigars measure 8.9millimeter in diameter x 110millimeter in length and 4.5-pounds or more per thousand. Two flavors are available in seven count packs: Pipe Tobacco Sweet Tip and Wine Pipe Tobacco. Four flavors are available in 10 count packs: Full Flavor, Menthol, Cherry, and Blueberry.…
Heineken Launches New “Star Bottle” In the U.S.
New bottle, same high quality taste legendary around the world. Heineken has announced the U.S. debut of its premium Star Bottle packaging for Heineken and Heineken Light. The new Star Bottle design, Heineken’s first package change in nearly two decades, represents a more modern take on the brand’s iconic green bottle that will further reinforce…
Cleveland Weighs Energy Drink Ban For Minors
Energy drinks containing certain levels of caffeine would be banned completely. Citing the “dangerous” health effects energy drinks have on children and young adults, an ordinance proposed by the Cleveland City Council this week aims to ban minors from buying energy drinks within the city, WKYC Online reported. The emergency ordinance would make it illegal…
Gulf Oil Returns To Missouri
Partners with Jefferson City Oil. Gulf Oil announced a new branded partnership with Jefferson City Oil Co. Inc., a distributor of petroleum products throughout Missouri for over 85 years. The 10-year agreement returns the iconic motor fuel brand to communities in “The Show Me State” for the first time in two decades. Jefferson City Oil…
Registration Opens For 38th NCASEF Convention
This year’s convention takes place in Las Vegas. Its theme “In It To Win It,” reflects the franchisees’ can-do attitude. Registration is now available online for the National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees’ (NCASEF) 38th National Convention and Trade Show, which will be held July 14 – 18, 2013 in Las Vegas, at the…
Prepared Foods Prove Top Strategy For Supermarkets
Over the past five years, supermarket prepared foods have grown more than 6% annually. Rotisserie chicken may have started the trend, and Whole Foods may get credit for raising prepared foods to a new level, but these days food retailers of every ilk are finding ways to ramp up their retailer meal solutions (RMS) programs.…
Expanding the Foodservice Menu
Leveraging combo meals to include snacks and beverages can help boost lunch and dinner sales. By Marilyn Odesser-Torpey, Associate Editor. According to a survey by Chicago-based research company Technomic Inc., 60% of consumers place a high level of importance on receiving a good value for their money when deciding which foodservice location to visit for…
Hybrid Bioptic Scanner
Honeywell has introduced the Stratos 2700 bioptic scanner. Equipped with hybrid architecture that incorporates both laser and Honeywell’s industry-leading imaging technology, the Stratos 2700 is designed for retailers seeking to maximize their investment, increase customer throughput and reduce checkout loss. The device allows cashiers to quickly and easily scan virtually all bar codes, from traditional…
7-Eleven To Surpass 50,000 Stores
“We expect accelerated growth in North America to continue, and we also see many more opportunities for international expansion,” says 7-Eleven’s CEO. 7-Eleven Inc. achieved record store growth in 2012 and expects the number of 7-Eleven stores worldwide to pass the 50,000-store mark by the end of the first quarter. Already the world’s largest retailer…