Convenience Store Decisions

September 26, 2006


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CSDPlus: News Analysis from the editors of CSD

Focus on Food Safety
Just two years after the devastating tomato outbreak at Sheetz, other retailers have benefited from the hard lesson.

Any convenience retailer heavily invested in foodservice has to admit their heart dropped when word spread about the tomato epidemic at Altoona, Pa.- based Sheetz Inc. A salmonella-tainted shipment of tomatoes led to 400 people getting sick in July 2004, and two years later the company has settled all but a few customer lawsuits.

[Read the full story here...]


by Kate Quackenbush

Convenience Store Decisions Group



 
Industry News
 

Starbucks to Raise Coffee Prices
Increase could be beneficial to convenience store owners.

Rutter's Giveaway a Gas
"Fuel Up Free" contest continues through Oct. 1.

Stop 'n Save Launches New Payment System
Biometric technology allows customers to pay with only a fingerprint.

Kansas C-Stores Lose Beer Licenses
Sales to minors cost Love's, King Kwik Mart and Convenience Plus beer sales privileges for a week.

Lakehead Oil Partners with Van Houtte
Coffee supplier looking to expand throughout the Midwest.

Shell Hires Permit Management Firm
Project to be coordinated by Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s Fuel Management Services Division.

BP Investing in Indiana Refinery
The plan is to better equip the refinery so that is can heavy Canadian crude oil.

Valero Texas Open Nets Millions for Charity
Raises largest charitable contribution of any tournament in PGA Tour history.


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This weeks Ask The Expert Question

We have a number of items on our menu that feature spinach, but we are afraid to make that spinach available becauseof the recent outbreak. Is washing spinach enough to make it safe or should I avoid spinach products entirely for a while?


Convenience Store Decisions' Ask The Expert is sponsored by Windsor Foods

 
New Products
 

ADVANCE

The Advolution 2710 battery-powered rider burnisher from Advance provides superior gloss and maximum productivity without the emissions or noise associated with propane burnishers. The machine increases productivity with its ride-on capability and extended run-time. The Advolution 2710 rider also utilizes a front steering system, allowing the operator to easily maneuver in congested areas and around obstacles. The One-Touch control pad simplifies training and operation, while a mid-mounted burnishing head tilts up and allows easy access for changing burnishing pads. The machine has a 27-inch burnishing path, with a flexible pad drive that spins at a speed of 1600 rpm under load. The machine comes standard with six six-volt batteries that eliminate the noise and emissions associated with propane burnishers. Passive dust control is standard, which reduces the need for dust mopping. An active dust control kit is available as an option for environments that require a higher degree of filtration.

Advance
763-745-3500
www.advance-us.com

FOLLETT CORP.

Follett Corp.'s automatic ice bagging and dispensing system, Ice Pro, with up to 1,000-lbs. of ice storage, automatically dispenses cube ice into bags, carts and other receptacles eliminating the need to shovel or scoop ice from the bin. Ice Pro's easy-to-read controls offer mode selection and variable dispense times. Pins securely hold the ice bags and are adjustable to accommodate 5-inch to 10-inch bags. A blower puffs the bags open automatically for high-volume, hands-free dispensing. Remarkably, an 8-lb. bag can be filled by one person at a rate of six to eight bags per minute.

Follett Corp.
800-523-9361
www.follettice.com/ice

LAMB WESTON

Introducing My Fries Gold, the revolutionary new product line from ConAgra Food Lamb Weston. Made with the 13 advantage - a proprietary processing method - they deliver one-of-a-kind benefits to operations, including rich, full flavor, significant cooking oil cost savings and up to 25% less fat than conventional fries. With the 13 advantage, new My Fries Gold offers an incredible flavor and quality that delights even the most finicky fry lover while the reduced fat content attracts those who have "shied away" from enjoying one of their favorite foods. My Fries Gold Crinkle Cut or CrissCut Fries are a perfect complement to any foodservice operation.

Lamb Weston
877-lw-myfries (877-596-9374)
www.my-fries.com

MILLER BREWING CO.

Relevant POS imagery that highlights small social gatherings will capture the attention of the target consumer who appreciates and savors the fundamental things in life and is unwilling to compromise their choices. Also available are unique, permanent display spectaculars, relevant display enhancers and innovative merchandising tools that will capture the attitude of customers throughout the season. So "Take It Indoors" and bring the excitement of the season to life with Miller High Life and Miller High Life Light.

Miller Brewing Co.
www.milleradvantage.com

WILBUR CURTIS CO.

Beautifully styled, digitally advanced and financially rewarding, the Wilbur Curtis G3 Concept Series Primo Cappuccino (PCGT) Machine is available in 3-, 4- and 5-head models. With innovative G3 Technology, the Primo Cappuccino allows retailers to digitally control blending and dispensing functions for perfectly blended beverages. With Euro-styled lines and an impressive over-sized backlit display, the PCGT is loaded with a variety of smart features. A brake-type auger motor stops the blending process at a precise set ratio every time. The fixed-flow water system ensures perfect drink blending regardless of irregularities in water pressure/volume. And retailers can choose from both 5- and 10-pound hoppers, allowing them to double the volume of top selling flavors and reduce fill times. Easy-to-use, scroll-through programming allows retailers to adjust powder ratio and water temperature to create the perfect hot beverage. Plus, enjoy simplified maintenance with G3's on-board diagnostics that continually sense proper operation and display a service number in the event technical assistance is required.

Wilbur Curtis Co.
800-421-6150
www.wilburcurtis.com

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