An FBI affidavit alleges that Haslam knew about rebate fraud. Following the raid of Pilot Flying J headquarters by the FBI and IRS Monday, which was part of a federal criminal investigation into claims Pilot Flying J failed to pay rebates to trucking customers, the FBI filed an affidavit Thursday that noted Pilot Flying J…
Team Oil Controller Helps Children With Hair Loss
Charity donates free wigs to children with help of donations. Tina Smeby, controller of Team Oil Travel Center in Spring Valley, Wis., has donated her hair to the charity Children With Hair Loss (CWHL) for the 4th time. CWHL is an organization that takes human hair donated by caring individuals and makes wig for children…
Budweiser Debuts World’s Most Unique Beer Can
Bowtie-shaped can set to appear on May 6. This spring Budweiser will introduce a striking and original new beer can—a bowtie-shaped aluminum can that mirrors Budweiser’s iconic bowtie logo. Beer lovers can see for themselves the new bowtie-shaped can when it becomes available in a special eight-pack on store shelves nationwide beginning May 6. “This…
Bawls Continues Expansion
“Our success is due to the role our distribution partners play in growing our brand’s presence nationwide,” says CEO. Bawls Acquisition, maker of the BAWLS Guarana super-caffeinated line of sodas, has announced its continued expansion of product distribution nationwide. In late 2012, Tennessee Crown of Chattanooga began distribution of BAWLS Guarana strengthening the presence of…
The Hershey Co. To Enhance Nutrition Labeling
Front-of-pack nutrition labels scheduled for second half of 2013. The Hershey Co. has announced plans to bring an enhanced food labeling system to its U.S. product portfolio. Hershey will provide front-of-pack nutrition information to make it simple and easy for consumers to make choices about the role of confection in their lifestyle. Hershey will begin…
Dos Equis ‘Most Interesting Man in the World’ Returns
New TV and online commercials debut. The legendary beard and smoking jacket are back, as Dos Equis announced the launch of its 2013 creative advertising campaign featuring the “Most Interesting Man in the World.” The advertising icon will be featured in new spots set to run nationally via television and online, all of which ending…
7-Eleven, IRI Launch Category Management Solution
Creates a “Single Version of the Truth” between 7-Eleven and manufacturer partners. 7-Eleven Inc. and Information Resources Inc. (IRI), a global provider of innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and over-the-counter healthcare companies, have launched 7-Exchange Next Generation solution. This new solution will help ensure 7-Eleven and subscribing manufacturer partners work from a “single…
CITGO, ClassWish Launch Fueling Education Promotion
Registration opens for teachers to win $1,000 in school supplies. CITGO Petroleum Corp. has launched its Fueling Education Promotion, a new program with ClassWish that offers teachers, student teachers and PTA/PTO members a chance to win $1,000 in school supplies for their classrooms. From April 15 through July 7, 2013, K-12 public school teachers can…
Susser Provides First Quarter 2013 Operating Results
Earnings conference call set for May 8. Susser Holdings Corp. and Susser Petroleum Partners LP today provided partial operating results for the first quarter of 2013. Susser Holdings expects to report: • Same-store merchandise sales growth of approximately 4.2%. • Retail average per-store fuel volume growth of approximately 4.1%. New Locations Update Susser Holdings opened…
Gorny To Join PMA’s Science and Technology Team
Most recently, Gorny was senior advisor for the Office of Food Safety at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Produce Marketing Association (PMA) welcomes Dr. Jim Gorny in the new position of vice president of food safety and technology, effective May 1. In his role, he will strengthen PMA’s initiatives to build member value…