Last updated on September 14th, 2015 at 04:18 pm
Convenience Store News In Brief…
The New England Convenience Store Association (NECSA) has added a beverage summit to its Oct. 22 annual meeting and dinner agenda. The program, to be held prior to the evening agenda, is open for 12 available vendor brands. The vendors will be in front of 12 retail buyers. There is a cost to participate. Visit necsa.net for more information…
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed legislation that will prohibit the sale of any powdered or crystalline alcohol product, also known as “palcohol,” in New York State. “This dangerous product is a public health disaster waiting to happen,” said Cuomo, adding that this powdered, freeze-dried alcohol is sold in small bags and is intended to be mixed with water to create alcoholic drinks. It is readily portable and easy to conceal in its powdered form—increasing the ability for underage youths to gain access to it. Additionally, mixing incorrectly or ingesting it in its powdered form can lead to unsafe levels of intoxication…
On Sept. 17, National Confectioners Association (NCA) President and CEO John Downs will be joined by U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire), U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) and confectionery industry leaders from across the country to release new statistics that show the impact of the candy industry on the American economy. The event will take place during NCA’s annual Washington Forum, when executives from confectionery companies nationwide travel to Washington to advocate for a policy and regulatory environment that will foster business growth and unlock the potential for additional job creation. Downs, Ayotte and Hoyer also will discuss the importance of manufacturing jobs in the U.S. and the confectionery industry’s impact, as well as industry-wide leadership initiatives and the NCA member companies’ community involvement.
