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Chuck Ulie

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Chuck Ulie is foodservice editor for CSP.

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Company News

Global Partners Reports $5.6 Million First-Quarter Net Loss

Owner of Alltown Fresh says gas distribution, station operations segment performed well, partly offsetting less favorable market conditions in wholesale, commercial segments

Beverages

Packaged Beverages Losing Share to Dispensed in Convenience Channel

Hit hard during pandemic, dispensed beverages returning as packaged down 9% in 2024, Don Burke of Management Science Associates says at CSP’s Cold Vault Forum

Military Appreciation Month offers include M&M’s, pizza, fountain drink

2 new burrito offerings; free delivery on May 5 and 6

Spring update also notes competition is growing, as is consumer awareness of costs, category growth

‘C-stores are beginning to recognize that they have the ability and permission to act similarly to fast-casual QSRs,’ senior director of culinary innovation tells CSP

People seek meals, products that prioritize convenience and provide shortcuts, Cargill report says

Foodservice Flavor Focus: Bo’s Bird Dog from Bojangles is a different take on the hot dog, while a new limited-time offer at Quiznos is the Queso Philly Sub with Black Angus steak

Company plans more than 700 new locations for 2024, new CEO Jim Norberg tells CSP

More than $300,000 in giveaways, including $25,000 cash, for the convenience-store chain’s VIP Rewards members

Sweet, savory items include 2 featuring waffles, 1 Mexican street food favorite

Convenience stores should take note of webinar data, which also reveals flavor experimentation abounds, breakfast tops in growth and more

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