Just in AFPD’s first Ohio Trade Show offered It’s “Tee” Time! something for everyone Welcome to the AFD Foundation Golf Outing, July 18 at Fox Hills By Michele MacWilliams know that it will in Plymouth! "Our annual golf be even bigger and outing gives members of the food, From underground storage tanks better next year,” she beverage and petroleum industries to complete foodservice setups, added. a chance to ‘connect' on the exhibitors offered a little of Attendee Brian course,” said Fred Dally. AFPD everything for the food and petroleum Keller from Suffield Chairman. In addition to the fun. retailers at AFPD's first Ohio Trade Carryout agreed, there is a serious side to our event. Show. Field on June 19 at the John saying, “I really Golfers will be putting around S. Knight Center in Akron, the show appreciate that fora good cause - the AFPD was an opportunity to learn about AFPD went to such Foundation, which provides SI,500 new food, beverage and petroleum effort to put together scholarships to 30 deserving related products as well as in-store a show to help me college-bound students. Look for equipment and services. make money and put details and photos from this great Games, prizes, friends and a more products in my event next month. sports theme added to the festive store. We've never atmosphere and iPods were a had anything like this in our area foodservice programs. Their DeVinci’s favorite raffle prize. North Pointe before.” concept turns a convenience store into Insurance. AFPD and GTech all gave Here is a rundown of some of a gourmet-to-go restaurant, complete away iPods to attendees! the products and services that were with paninis, wraps, pizzas, bruchetta “There really was something for available down the aisles of the and other trendy entrees. everyone,” said Special Events AFPD Ohio Trade Show: Director Cathy Willson. “We are Liberty USA created a fabulous Ohio Trade Show, encouraged by this first show and display to showcase their in-store Continued on page 20. Taste the holidays at two AFPD Beverage Shows Order your holiday gift sets early!

OWo Legislators look at petroleum Special pricing, holiday gift sets Michigan Holiday Beverage show, Mng...... 5 and new products galore will be which takes place on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at the DeVos Ohio Senator Grendell...... 7 available at AFPD’s TWO Holiday Beverage Shows. Due to the Place in Grand Rapids. “This is our Jom Soda runs with the little guys . 16 popularity of these shows, they are third year for the West Michigan Uptown Buscemis keeps both bigger and better than ever! Holiday Show at DeVos Place and dtstomers happy...... 22 We begin with AFPD's West it just keeps growing each year!” exclaimed Cathy Willson, AFPD special events director. See page 12 ^socialed Food & Petroleum Dealers P R S R T S T D for more information. ? * 15W. 13 M ile Road U S. Postage Then, on September 25 and 26, annington Hills, Ml 48334 PAID AFPD’s S.E. Michigan Holiday DETROIT, Ml Beverage Show (in its 9th year) -hange Service Requested P E R M IT #36 will take over Rock Financial Showplace in Novi. “The show is so popular that I suggest getting there early, so that you have enough time to visit all the For exhibit space and more booths," Willson said. More information, call Cathy Willson at details are ort page 13. 1-800-666-6233. Take our Family of Products Home. The Dairy Best!

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2 I AFPD Food & PetroleumREPORT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President'sMESSAGE Fred Dally y Chairman Medicine Chest Joe Bellino, Jr. Food & Beverage I am encouraged by our Vice Chair Government & Legislative Affairs Broadway Market, Region 2 Pat LaVecchia Petroleum/Auto Repair first Ohio Trade Show Vice Chair Government & Legislative Affairs Pat's Citgo Chris Zebari our industry. It was a great show been able to reach. And attendees Food & Beverage Vice Chair Membership New Hudson Food Market for networking and marketing of were serious about doing business Dennis Sidorski businesses from around the state. and interested in learning about the PetrdeumAuto Repair Vice Chair Membership Maple & Miller Marathon I could see that those who were products being offered by exhibi­ Al Chittaro visiting the booths asked questions tors. Most attendees were owners Vice Chair Long Range Planning Faygo Beverages, Inc and exhibitors were very helpful of their business or had buying John Denha in offering great suggestions and authority. The opportunity for Vice Chair Community Relations 8 Mile Foodland advice on products and services. exhibitors to speak to potential cus­ Jim Garmo By Jane Shallal Those involved in displaying their tomers makes AFPD trade shows Treasurer AFPD President Shoppers Valley Market wares highlighted the upbeat atmo­ an exceptional value. Now we Jim Hooks I thoroughly enjoyed our first sphere and really helped to create have the same opportunity to grow Secretary Metro Foodland AFPD Ohio Food and Petroleum a professional and improved image your businesses in Ohio. Trade Show held in Akron on June for the industry. The craftsman­ Our Ohio exhibitors committed EMERITUS DIRECTORS I 19th. The trade show gave me a ship of the displays was impres­ Ronnie Jamil Mug & Jug Liquor Stores to continuing to work with AFPD Tatty Farida Value Center Markets great opportunity to talk to many sive. (Look for photos on pages in the future as we all feel that it is Sam Dallo ...... In N' Out Foods Ohio retailers as they visited the 18 through 20.) imperative for our organizations to BiVtviano House of Pnme Marti Karmo Golden Valley Food Center booths in the Exhibit Hall. Our We received many positive leverage the resources of each of - i BEVERAGE RETAIL DIRECTORS staff was thrilled to meet many comments from exhibitors, stating us. You can plan on us continuing Amir AFNaimi ...... Joy Thrifty Scot people from the Ohio retail, sup­ that the show put them in front of to network with your companies Mary Dechow Spartan Stores, Inc Region 3 plier and distributor segments of customers they normally have not through our trade shows and other Krtettn Jonna Merchant’s Fine Wine- Region 1 AtaaNaimi Thrifty Scot Supermarket events so that we are all served Mark Shamoun . Country Acres Market well. We look forward to cross-le­ MMa Shine Krown Supermarket veraging each other ’s strengths. Thom Welch Hollywood Super Markets The Grocery Zone Bnan Yaldoo ...... Park Place Liquor We sincerely appreciate the sup­ By David Coverly port and participation of our Spon­ I___BEVERAGE SUPPLIER DIRECTORS I GaryDavi* ...... Prairie Farms sors: Home City Ice, USTI, and &obby Kesano D & B Grocers Wholesale C-BIZ. I’d like to personally thank Eartlahbia Sherwood Food Distnbutors all of the sponsors, exhibitors, and MMeRosch General Wine & Liquor Co Scott Skinner Diageo attendees that made the first AFPD Tom Waller CROSSMARK Sales Agency, Region 5 Ohio Food and Petroleum Trade (‘*cy Well* Coca-Cola, Region 6 Show a success.

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A u g u s t 2007 I 3 NewsNOTES Calendar Ohio company using feed Union boss sees big losses at Kroger reaches labor agreement in contaminated with melamine Farmer Jack Detroit July 18, 2007 The New Tink 7imes reports that while all the Roger Robinson, president of United Food United Food & Commercial Workers Local AFD Foundation Golf Outing attention lately has focused on shipments of & Commercial Workers Local 876 in Detroit, 876 said that it has reached a tentative Fox Hills wheat gluten from China that contained the told Supermarket News that he doesn't agreement with Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Plymouth, Ml toxic compound melamine - which ended up expect more than 20 or 21 of the 66 Farmer on a new contract covering about 9,900 Contact: Michele MacWilliams in pet food that sickened or killed dozens of Jack supermarkets to remain unionized workers at 101 stores in the Detroit area (800) 666-6233 animals - federal officials have now determined after A&P completes its divestment of the Roger Robinson, president, Local 876, September 12, 2007 that 'a manufactunng plant in Ohio was using chain. Local reports last month said Kroger said that a specific date had not yet been AFPD West Ml Holiday Beverage Show the same banned substance, melamine, to was planning to buy up to 25 Farmer Jack set for members to vote on the proposal. DeVos Place make binding agents that ended up in feed for locations, but Robinson said the actual - Supermarket News Grand Rapids, Ml fanned fish, shrimp and livestock. number Kroger is interested in might be Contact: Cathy Willson more like 20. The remaining Farmer Jacks "The problem surfaced after a distributor, General Mills introduces Chinese (800) 666-6233 are expected to be sold to independents meal kits concerned about what was in its feed binders September 25 & 26,2007 or shuttered. "The costs of the leases on after the reports from China, sent the product General Mills will launch Wanchai Ferry AFPD SE Ml Holiday Beverage Show those stores are just too high," he said to a private laboratory for testing." meal kits, which require adding meat only, Rock Financial Showplace - Supermarket News for home cooks in the U S. "We pioneered The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Novi. Ml Mexican food around the globe with Old El said that it believes the level of melamine in the Contact: Cathy Willson P&G Adds Flavor to PUR water Paso, but we didn't have a Chinese brand foods ts so low as to not pose any health risk to (800) 666-6233 in the U.S.," a General Mills executive said. human beings. - MomlngNewsbeatcom Procter & Gamble s PUR water filtration system is adding a new spin on filtered - The Wall Street Journal water It's creating a new version that August is... Frito-Lay touts heart health includes flavors. Wal-Mart cuts back on on snacks The Flavor Options SKU lets consumers supercenter growth Harvest Month Frito-Lay snacks and condiments that insert a flavor cartridge into a redesigned At its annual shareholders meeting, Wal-Mart • National Catfish Month contain at least 80% unsaturated fats will PUR pitcher or onto the faucet-mounted said that it would cut back on supercenter • National Water Quality Month soon sport labels that tout the health benefits version, and use a button to vary the development for the next few years - opening of good fats, including reducing the risk of concentration of flavor in the water 190-200 in the U S. rather than the previously • Peach Month heart disease - The Wall Street Journal dispensed by the pitcher or tap. projected 265-270. - Supermarket News

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4 I AFPD Food & PetroleumREPORT petrolleiurn lNlevVS t& Viievvs Information of Interest to Petroleum Retailers, and Allied Trades

Ohio lawmakers announce legislation to investigate Contract signing alert petroleum industry pricing and supply practices By Ed Weglarz AFPD Executive Vice Ohio State Senators Tim Grendell and Capri to make sure that the interests of AFPD members President of Petroleum Cafaro have announced plans to introduce and their customers are represented. About every half legislation to investigate petroleum industry The legislation’s intent is to require petroleum decade the need to pricing and supply practices. They are proposing producers, wholesalers and retailers to notify review the pitfalls of the creation of a state commission to monitor the Ohio Department of Commerce, at least 48 signing agreements and review gasoline pricing, regulations affecting hours in advance, if the price of gas is expected and contracts in our gasoline supply and the availability of petroleum to increase by more than five cents within business dealings products in Ohio. The legislation has garnered a seven-day period and provide a written seems to be bi-partisan support with the co-sponsorship explanation for the change in price. Producers, appropriate. of Republican Senator Grendell, Democrat wholesalers and retailers would have to submit I've received a number of disturbing calls lately about Senator Cafaro and other State Senators from a report to the Ohio Department of Commerce members who find themselves "locked-in" to an agreement both political parties. (AFPD profiles Senator by the 10th of every month that summarizes that is unfavorable for them and from which they cannot (irendell on page 7.) the amount of petroleum products and gasoline extricate themselves. The proposed legislation’s intent is to more shipped into, refined or sold in Ohio to better effectively regulate the cost of gasoline in Ohio monitor the price of gasoline across Ohio. A financial planner once told me that when buying a stock and protect consumers from price gouging in The Gasoline Practice Oversight Commission it is more important to have a plan to sell the stock than a light of the recent fluctuations in the cost of will develop a mechanism to monitor the plan to acquire the stock. gas to Ohio consumers. The proposal would wholesale gasoline prices of Ohio’s bordering A parallel philosophy must take center-stage when you make the excessive pricing of gasoline an states in an effort to compare Ohio wholesale enter into any contract or agreement. Before agreeing unfair and deceptive sales practice under Ohio's gasoline prices to those of other states. The to anything, determine the “terms and conditions" and Consumer Sales Practices Act and violations Commission is expected to investigate possible “cancellation provision" clauses of the document. These would be enforced by Ohio’s Attorney General. market manipulation by oil producers and are very important to your future peace of mind and I he Auditor of State and local county auditors evaluate the capacity of Ohio’s oil refineries and financial well-being. Establish an exit strategy! would have authority to monitor gasoline prices production. The distribution chain of gasoline to throughout Ohio. wholesale buyers, retailers and retail customers So many agreements nowadays contain language that ‘What we are trying to achieve through this will also be examined. “automatically renews" the agreement on the anniversary legislation is three-fold: We want to hold retailers Additionally, w ithin one year after the initial date or some similar term, unless you are proactive in and distributors more accountable for taking Commission meeting, the Commission must stopping the renewal procedure advantage of Ohio consumers and gain a better submit a report of the findings, recommendations, Agreements for fuel supply, laundry and uniforms, trash understanding for why the price of fuel fluctuates methods, and petitions required under the bill to removal service, equipment leases, telephone service, and what we can do to prevent that from occurring the Governor and the members of the General advertising services, telephone directory listings, credit m toe future,” Senator Grendell said. Assembly. Thereafter, the Task Force must submit card processing, software maintenance, and repair and He said he was not attempting to put a cap on such a report not later than one year following the maintenance contracts will often include clauses that prices, but only sought to make sure prices preceding report. "automatically renew" the contract on the anniversary are reasonable given the cost to produce and ship Co-Sponsor Senator Cafaro stated, “Increased date, usually to the benefit of the provider. The same lhe product. "The drivers in Ohio are tired of fuel costs are hitting the pocketbooks of contract will contain a penalty for cancellation at any time reuses,” Senator Grendell said referencing the hardworking Ohioans. The high cost of gas is felt other than a short window period preceding the annual l>pical petroleum industry explanations for the not only when one fills up, but also has a residual renewal date sudden increases in gas prices. negative impact by increasing the cost of delivery I strongly recommend, if at all possible, that you strike any Senator Grendell understands that similar to and shipping, for example. We must work hard "automatic" renewal provision of any agreement to which consumers. Ohio’s independent dealers are at the to find a solution to reduce the rising prices at the you commit. Or, immediately draft a cancellation letter to merc> of the petroleum industry’s pricing and pumps. Ohio s consumers deserve action by their the contract holder indicating that you want to negotiate a SUPPI> practices. Although a review of gasoline legislators on this issue.’ replacement contract before the present contract expires. If retailers is included in the legislation. Senator When the legislation is introduced. AFPD w ill you find yourself "locked-m" to an agreement that is to your Grendell recognizes the differences between communicate with members to contact their disadvantage, determine the exit strategy that the document "I company retail operations and independent local state legislators to ensure that the interests presenbes, and mark your calendar to remind you of the gasoline retailers like the members of the of independent retailers and their customers are cancellation terms of your agreement. ^sociated Food and Petroleum Dealers (AFPD). appropriately considered in this important review na,or Grendell has expressed an interest in of petroleum industry practices. Economic situations and dynamics are always changing; deluding an AFPD independent gasoline retailer Information courtesy of AFPD Lobbyist, Rick you need to keep aware of your contractual commitments. °n l^e Gasoline Practices Oversight Commission Ayish, of The Success Group.

A u g u s t 2007 I 5 PetroleumNEWS Group rating helps Ohio AFPD members Petroleum industry loses save on Workers’ Comp Insurance The Associated Food and Petroleum Although the 2007 enrollment leader, friend Dealers (AFPD) Ohio group rating period ended only months ago, The Service Station Dealers of Workers' Compensation Insurance we are already looking forward to America/Allied Trades announced the enrollment wrapped up recently, and if and preparing for our 2008 group recent passing of Harry Murphy, author you are not participating, you should rating program. You should receive of "Murf's Turf," and a fair minded, certainly consider doing so in 2008. materials this summer, encouraging well-loved, respected and warm friend The AFPD program offers you so you to consider the AFPD program of the industry. many advantages, you cannot afford to for 2008. To find out how much miss out on this member benefit. you can save, simply complete For years N0PRA, 0PRRA and Great Results of the 2007 enrollment show and submit a free, no-obligation Lakes Petroleum and Allied Trades how much members can gain from the savings evaluation form, which will Association members enjoyed the wit program. Participating employers are be included in the packets you will and wisdom of Murphy’s sometimes happy with the services provided by receive this summer. You may also tongue-in-cheek articles, often our program administrator. The Frank request an evaluation by calling published in The Independent Deeler, Gates Service Company. Retention (800) 395-4119, or you can submit that highlighted critical industry issues The members and staff of the rates for 2007 were again at 95%, an electronic AC-3 form on www. and educated younger members about Associated Food and Petroleum Dealen and more employers were signed frankgatesgroups.com. As an AFPD how to navigate through the challenges offer their condolences to the family of up for group rating than ever before member, you pay no additional of the industry he loved. Harry Murphy. He will be missed. through Frank Gates. Importantly for association dues to join our program, our members, retum-on-investment which you may be paying if you are increased again, with members on in another group. average saving $13.80 for every dollar For more information on the AFPD paid in group rating service fees. In group rating program, please contact Safety update: Sterling Stores addition, savings opportunities were Rich Elsea with Frank Gates at expanded, allowing many with claims (800) 777-4283, ext. 721 or email at Take care of get Circle K to stay in our program. relsea@ ffankgates.com. your ears banner “Dealers Serving Dealers " While some noises may be music Ohio shoppers familiar with the J Petroleum Marheters, Inc. to your ears, OSHA and AFPD’s Sterling Store logo will soon see a Safety Director, Howard Cherry, change to Circle K signage over 28 CECM, remind workers about stores recently purchased by Canada's unwanted sounds that can be Alimentation Couche-Tard. hazardous to your health. According Couche-Tard completed the purchase to Cherry, certain sounds may of Sterling Stores LLC on March cause psychological disorders, 25, according to CSNews Online. stress-induced ailments or deafness. Combined total sales in 2006 for the OSHA also warns workers that stores totaled $170 million. noise can add to workplace injuries “The 28 stores are located on by making warning signals difficult highly visible and well-traveled 120 Years of Experience or impossible to hear. To learn more roads and occupy strategic locations Marheting Petroleum about hearing safety, check out within their respective trade areas,’ P ro d u cts osha.gov. Paul Rodriguez, vice president of Cherry also reminds members operations for Circle K’s Great Gary Robson that maintaining a safe workplace Lakes Division, said in a written means taking care of the little statement when the acquisition was John Q uinn things as well as the big things. announced and reiterated recently Jim Frisch “Always remember to double-check on CSNews Online. “In addition, that work areas are in good order, these sites are well-operated and Call us For Rach encourage your people to report have a strong management team in Prices on Gasoline items like burned out bulbs, loose place. Strategically, this acquisition tiles and broken tools and safety would be an excellent fit with our gear, and make the necessary safety network and would complement our fixes quickly,’’ says Cherry. “It’s expansion and growth plans for the O rzn fT T rr (jftTrr FttnTTrspnT better to delay the work than to Great Lakes division.” /N n ttm j? , rnr^ delay the fix.” The Sterling chain began in Wauseon For more information on safety Ohio, in 1934 and was purchased in issues, contact Howard Cherry, AFPD 2002 by Holmen, Wisconsin-based C = T^fT{Trz'^rfTC F C r Safety Director, at (800) 798-2594. Nesnah Ventures LLC.

6 I AFPD Food & PetroleumREPORT Ohio’s Senator Grendell addresses rising gas prices

of gasoline across the state. (For Agriculture, Ohio State Senator more details on this proposed Criminal Justice, Timothy J. Grendell legislation, please see the related Civil and Republican 18th district story on page 5.) Commercial Law, Chesterland Senator Grendell has expressed Judiciary, Energy an interest in including an AFPD and Environment Committees independent gasoline retailer on and the Rules • Agriculture the Gasoline Practices Oversight and Reference • Environment and Natural Resources Commission to make sure that the Committees. He • Joint Committee on Agency Rule interests of AFPD members and their sponsored a bill Review customers are represented. Grendell protecting family • Chair Judiciary-Cnminal Justice said they have 14 co-sponsors for the farms and small • Vice Chair State and Local bill and are doing much better than businesses in Ohio. Government and Veterans Affairs with the previous two attempts to The bill protected introduce legislation. apple butter, maple Grendell is a member of the syrup, sorghum and By Kathy Blake Great Lakes Commission, which honey producers has members in the eight states from overregulation. State Senator Timothy Grendell, surrounding the Great Lakes. He “The Department R-Chesterland, Ohio), fights was opposed to the Great Lakes of Agriculture tax increases and government Compact, which would convert all was trying to put nerregulation in the Ohio surface and groundwater in northern requirements of legislature. He also has been Ohio to public property. Minnesota concrete floors, working, along with State Senator adopted the Compact for their state. running water and 1 apri C'afaro. to introduce Grendell said he didn't think it electricity for these legislation to investigate petroleum would be fair to landowners. “I'm producers. "But ndustrv pricing and supply a leading protector of constitutional most of these places practices. Grendell said this rights and values in the legislature.’ are back in the will be the third time that he has Grendell was elected to his current woods where you introduced legislation to address position as State Senator in 2004. won't find electricity," rising gasoline prices. “Every t'lme He represents the 18th District, said Grendell. 'here is a price spike on gasoline, which includes Lake and Geauga Grendell was re-elected in 2002 Medal during his service. there is always an excuse. If it’s an Counties and four communities in and played a major role in tort Grendell was then selected out of environmental restriction or some Cuyahoga County. He serves as the reform and led the fight against tax 1800 military lawyers to teach at >iher issue where Ohio’s laws are Vice Chairman of State and Local increases and increased spending. the Judge Advocate General School part of the problem, I want to know Government & Veterans Affairs He has received the Leadership in in Charlottesville, Virginia, where what we (the Ohio legislature) can Committee, Environment & Natural Government Award from the Ohio he earned his Master of Laws. do to help.” Resources Committee, Agriculture Roundtable and the Watchdog of In 1983, he re-entered civilian The intent of the proposed Committee and the Judiciary- the Treasury award every year he life, joining a Cincinnati law firm, legislation is to assist in regulating Criminal Justice Committee. has been a legislator in recognition where he specialized in business the cost of gasoline in Ohio and Grendell’s public service began of these efforts. He is a member of and commercial law. In 1984, protect consumers from price in 2000, when he was elected to the Cleveland Bar Association, the he went to work for Jones, Day, gouging. the State House of Representatives. Cortland Order of the Moose and Reavis and Pogue and later became I he legislation would require His wife, Diane Grendell held the the Chesterland Historical Society. a partner in its real estate group. Petroleum producers, wholesalers same office before him. He was Grendell was born and grew Grendell started his own firm and retailers to notify the Ohio an attorney in his partner law firm, up in Greater Cleveland. He in 1993 and is now a partner in department of Commerce if the Grendell and Simon. When his attended St. Ignatius High School, Grendell and Simon. price of gas is expected to increase wife's term was about to end and then John Carroll University Senator Grendell enjoys fishing > more than five cents within a she couldn't pursue another due on an Army ROTC scholarship, and hunting. He and his wife have 'even day period and provide a to term limits, he decided to run graduating Magna Cum Laude a daughter, a son and a grandson. written explanation for the change for the office. “I ran as Mr. Diane in 1975. He went on to Case Their daughter is an aerospace m price. In addition they would Grendell,” laughed Tim. Diane Western Reserve University, engineer and their son is attending ha' e lo submit a report to the is now a judge for Ohio's 11th where he earned his juris doctor in college. f)hio Department of Commerce District Court of Appeals. law. Grendell began his service in Contact Senator Grendell at (614) k- 'he I Oth of every month While a state representative, the Army as a JAG officer for the 644-7718, email SD18@mailr. 'hat summarizes the amount of Tim served on the Finance and 2nd Armored Division, Fort Hood, sen.state.oh.us or write Senator Petroleum products and gasoline Appropriations (Vice Chairman Texas in 1978. He received two Timothy Grendell, Senate Building, 'hipped into, refined or sold in of the Agriculture & Natural Army Meritorious Service Medals Room #042, Ground Floor, dhm to better monitor the price Resources Subcommittee), and the Army Commendation Columbus, Ohio 43215.

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A u g u s t 2007 I 9 PetroleumIMEWS BP fined for leaking USTs Specialized Services The Michigan Department of Michigan law states that after a release getting into c-stores with Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued has been discovered, an owner and/or a series of demand letters to BP Products operator is required to submit reports North America Inc. for failing to submit to the DEQ describing the amount of 11-site negotiation required reports related to contamination product lost, how far the contamination from historical releases of leaking has moved away from the release area Specialized Services Inc. (SSI) has entered into negotiations underground storage tank (UST) systems and whether the contamination is likely to to buy 11 gasoline and convenience stores in the Southeast, at eight formerly owned gas stations across impact human health. Further, they according to a spokesperson. Michigan. The letters notify BP that their are required to develop and implement a The Southfield, Michigan-based company is developing failure to properly address these issues has plan for cleaning up the contamination a transportation and distribution network incorporating resulted in $869,150 in penalties being and the timely submittal of these required alternative fuels and pricing strategies to deliver on a low-cost issued against the company. reports, within the deadlines prescribed business model, according to Kevin Gray, director of business According to CSP Daily News, the DEQ is by law', helps the DEQ ensure that development for GFS Investment, a New York firm consulting currently monitoring more than 200 former contamination is being cleaned up as with SSI. stations w here BP has reported releases quickly and as cost effectively as possible "This is the company's first purchase of convenience stores," from UST systems. A study conducted prior to any potential risks to human Gray told CSP Daily News. “The company is more into by the DEQ in January 2006 found a health or the environment. transportation and logistics, but this is part of a step-by-step noncompliance rate of approximately 60%, With nearly half of Michigan’s process to deliver [product] at a lower cost." and that 47, or 63%. of BP's 74 highest risk population relying on groundwater for a The deal would also include real estate and other physical sites have not complied with regulations in drinking water source, contamination from assets of five other stations, a 10,000-sq. ft. storage warehouse, Michigan's leaking UST statutes. leaking UST sites remains a significant a tanker truck and six wholesale distribution contracts. The subset of sites selected to receive problem for the state. CSP Daily News The acquisition would launch SSI’s effort to expand its fuel a penalty represents locations where says that Michigan ranks third in the business and begin the initial stages of what the company calls significant risk is present and where BP nation, behind Florida and California, its “eco-development system.” has received written notification of the for the highest number of releases from Gray of GFS said the deal is expected to close w ithin a 60- noncompliance, but has yet to undertake leaking UST sites yet to be cleaned up, day time frame. “We’re doing some due diligence and making the necessary investigation or cleanup and w ith more than 9,000 currently known. sure certain contracts will stay in place,” he said. submit the required reports. - CSP Daily News Category dominance

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------/ ------\ — A u g us t 2007 I 13 Raffle plans underway; new instant games on tap for summer

available. There are six prizes of $1 Additionally, players may enter their I will leave the Michigan Lottery million each, 12 prizes of $100,000 non-winning Lucky Stars tickets into on Aug. 10 after just over four each and 2.000 prizes of $500 each. any of five second chance drawings years as commissioner. While I am Retailers earn $1.20 on each Raffle for $10,000. All five $10,000 winners looking forward to my new position ticket they sell. w ill be entered into a grand prize as the Griffin Endowed Chair in Later this summer or early fall, look draw ing for $1 million. All it takes the political science department at for a second Super Raffle game. This to enter is $20 worth of non-winning Central Michigan University, I will game carried a $50 price tag—the Lucky Stars tickets submitted either miss the excitement of the Lottery most expensive Lottery ticket ottered by mail or online at PlayerCity.net, business. in the country to date —and it sold out the Lottery ’s VIP Club. It has been a pleasure to be in an amazing two and a halfdays. The popular puzzle game Sudoku associated with the Lottery's We'll notify all as soon as we finalize makes its way to the Michigan exceptional retailers. I've often the date for this ticket launch. Lottery on June 25. That’s when the used this column to commend your In addition to the excitement of $2 Mini Sudoku goes on sale, w ith efforts, without which the Lottery raffle games. Lottery retailers w ill top prizes of $25,000 and a second would not be the success that it is. I want to be on the lookout for great chance drawing prize of a Caribbean have full confidence that this great new instant games that we expect cruise for two. Also on June 25, look partnership will continue to benefit By Gary Peters will launch a successful summer for the latest Wild Time game. Red all parties and I thank you for all Commissioner sales season. Hot Wild Time, with a top prize of you’ve done during my tenure. Win $um, went on sale June 11. Top $30,000. Finally, look for Two Line All proceeds from the Lottery are With the success of raffle-style prizes for this $1 game are $5,000. Bingo to thrill bingo players across contributed to the state School Aid games in Michigan, it is no wonder Also on June 11 the Lottery's Lucky the state beginning June 25. Players Fund which supports kindergarten that more are on the way. Stars promotion began with the launch will be able to double their prize through 12th grade public education On June 25, the Lottery launched of the $5. $250,000 Lucky Stars and when they reveal two winning bingo in Michigan. In fiscal year 2006, its third Millionaire Raffle game. the $10, $1,000,000 Lucky Stars lines on a single player’s card. Top the contribution was $688 million. Tickets are $20 each, as they have instant tickets. Top prizes on the $5 prizes are $22,000. For additional information, please been in the prev ious two games, and game are $250,000 and on the $10 Farewell Thoughts: visit the Lottery’s Web site at www. a total of 600.000 tickets will be game players can win up to $1 million. It is w ith mixed emotions that michigan.gov/Iottery.

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14 I AFPD Food & PetroleumREPORT AFPD accepts nominations for Board of Directors election It is time to choose the AFPD's other members in good standing or by which the AFPD is governed. Nominating Committee, 30415 West Board of Directors for 2008. The a majority vote by the nominating We urge all AFPD members to get Thirteen Mile Road, Farmington dection results will be tallied on committee. involved by nominating candidates Hills, Michigan 48334. For more Tuesday, December 11, 2007. This year we have vacancies for you feel will devote their time and information, call Dan Reeves, AFPD Any voting member of the the following positions: 3 food & talent to represent the food, beverage Executive Vice President of Food & association may be nominated to sit beverage retail directors, 2 Suppler and petroleum industries with Beverage, at 248-671-9600. on the board. Directors, 2 regional food & professionalism and integrity. In order to be eligible, you must beverage directors and 3 petroleum Please send your nominations be a member in good standing for directors. on or before November 1, with ASSOCIATED^s A d F P D no less than the prior 12 months and Our board of directors sets policies supporting signatures, to the AFPD FOOD & PETROLEUM DEALERS, INC. vou must be nominated in writing on or before November 1,2007. All nominations require support of 25 Kroger Installs flow your distributor of Vending C-Store Grocer places automated unit at Columbus store/station

A Kroger store and gas station in Columbus. Ohio, is installing a convenience store vending machine, reported WCMH-TV. When operational, the unit will Everybody's favorite cookies! provide every thing from drinks to Over 50 varieties, including the Classics & Sugar Free pain relievers. In all, more than 150 Fast turning and high profits products will be available at the Reliable service jutomated c-store, the report said. 100% Guaranteed The machines will accept credit cards, coins and cash. Marc Bruno, president of Service America Group, Boston, told \TMonline.com that the machine is H Shop24 unit similar to the one on the campus of the State University of Vw York in Morrisville, N.Y. Shop24 offers 24-hour access to •terns such as milk, a six-pack of s

A u g ust 2007 I 15 MemberPROFILE Jones Soda takes the ball and runs Scores soft drink rights for Seattle Seahawks

By Michele MacWilliams Seattle Seahawks football games. 1995 and Jones Soda, launched Peter van Stolk. Jones Soda’s with six flavors in January 1996. In the competitive world of chief executive, told the Seattle The marketing of Jones Soda beverage companies, there are Post-Intelligencer that his company began with what they call their literally thousands of small, mom w ill sell fountain drinks and sodas “alternative distribution strategy.’ and “pop” companies, vying for in plastic bottles throughout Qwest Jones Soda Co. placed it own market share. So. how does one Field, and canned soft drinks in coolers in unique venues including company distinguish itself from suites. The five-year deal began skate, surf and snowboarding the competition without the major July I. shops, tattoo and piercing parlors, marketing dollars of the big play ers? “It’s exciting. It shows we have independent fashion stores and “You have to get creative,” the confidence of the Seahawks national retail clothing and music says Gene Mezo, the Michigan and their management team that stores. Next, Jones began an up representative for Jones Soda, we can deliver,” van Stolk said and down the street “attack” of the small Seattle-based beverage in a phone interview with the the marketplace; placing product company that has recently received newspaper. in convenience and food stores. a lot of national press. “We think A key in getting the deal, van Finally, the company caught the out of the box, and do things Stolk said, was a patent the attention of larger chains including differently than our competition.” company owns that allows Jones Starbucks, Panera Bread, Barnes & One recent example of this came Soda to place individual photos on Noble. Safeway, Target, Cost Plus, in May when Jones Soda scored big the labels of its bottles. Jones Soda Meijers and 7-Eleven. by acquiring the soft drink rights at will feature different players or Throughout its growth, Jones fans on plastic bottles sold inside Soda has incorporated unusual Qwest Field and on glass bottles marketing initiatives in its sold in supermarkets. strategy. Jones Soda has been “We want to create something for recognized and awarded for its the fan base. We will have players unique packaging that features on the bottles. It will be like a constantly changing labels that series and almost like trading are generated and submitted by its cards,” van Stolk added. consumers. Jones Pro Riders and The Seahawks deal puts Jones Jones Emerging Riders, including Soda in the elite company of Coke extreme pro athletes BMXer Mat and Pepsi, which together control Hoffman, X-Game Gold Medalist the soft drink pouring rights at the Bucky Lasek and Surf Legend NFL’s other 31 stadiums. Benji Weatherley, can be found Coke and Pepsi also control a promoting Jones and sporting the combined 74 percent of the $70 Jones logo at extreme sporting billion beverage market. Jones events across the country. The Soda, with just 90 employees, is Jones RVs on both the East and the AFPD Spring Trade Show among a group of private-label West coasts, travel throughout and first introduced it at Bon companies that collectively make cities in North America handing Bon’s Chocolate Shop in Detroit’s up 1.5 percent of the market, out soda and talking to the people Renaissance Center. One GM according to Beverage Digest. on the street. employee liked the PB&J so much Locally, the company has hooked that he ordered one at lunch four A little history up with Ashby’s Ice Cream to days in a row!’’ Mezo enthused. create some marketing noise. The story of Jones began in 1987, “Now we’re rolling it out in Together they are promoting when van Stolk, recognized the Ashby’s Ice Cream stores in the unique Jones/Ashby’s floats. By potential of emerging “alternative” Metro Detroit area.” combining Jones Grape Soda and products in the beverage industry. Jones Soda has always been Ashby’s Award Winning Peanut The company’s start in the about the consumer and interacting Butter Brownie ice cream, you have beverage world was not as a with the consumer. The company a PB&J float. Take Cherry Jones manufacturer of its own brand, but has managed to create a cult­ and add Ashby ’s Chocolate for a as a distributor in western Canada following and is a passion not chocolate covered cherry float. of other successful lines, including only among soda drinkers but And, for the really adventurous, try Just Pik’t Juices, Arizona Iced Tea with its employees, directors and Ashby’s Pistachio ice cream with and Thomas Kemper sodas. shareholders. With everything they Green Apple Jones for a “Pist” In 1995, Jones created two do, the company works to follow Apple float. brands of its own: WAZU Natural its own motto: “Run with the little “We thought up the idea during Spring water, launched in April guy... create some change.”

16 I AFPD Food & PetroleumREPORT Classified Coca-Cola Company acquires Glaceau for $4.1 billion The Coca-Cola Co. has acquired a unique position in key market Isdell, chairman and chief executive Energy Brands, known as Glaceau, and categories and are expected to make officer of Coca-Cola, in a statement. m SALE— Genesee County high volume liquor store. Business & building. Great location owned its enhanced-water brands, including up a large portion of the beverage “We envision even faster growth > same family for 26 years. 4,000 sq. ft. Brick Vitaminwater for $4.1 billion in cash. industry’s volume and gross profit for Glaceau as part of Coca-Cola’s Djdinq built in 1990. 32 door walk-in cooler. CjI Louie at (810) 471-9717. Coca-Cola said the acquisition will growth in the U.S. through 2010, enhanced range of brands for expand its ability to meet consumers’ according to the companies. North American consumers. We FW SALE— Business & building opposite Grosse Pointe, on Mack in Detroit. Grocery, meat, needs across the spectrum of sparkling “Glaceau has built a great business will manage this opportunity in a produce & liquor. Call Ron at (313) 885-7140. and still beverages. Vitaminwater, with high-quality growth, as well way that delivers attractive returns FHSALE—4 acre commercial lot, more available, Smartwater, Fmitwater and as a strong pipeline of innovative for our shareowners and also «vel, vacant. Roscommon County, Ml. Possible Vitaminenergy brands gave Glaceau appropriately benefits our system.’’ supermarket location in the center of town. products and brands,’’ said Neville $295,000 please call (989) 389-1428. FMSALE— 5 plus acres with 25,000 sq. ft. retail and storage building with phone, electric and natural gas. In the center of town. $495,000 Diease call (989) 389-1428.

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A u g u s t 2007 I 1 9 Ohio Trade Show, Continued fn>m front poet'

There were two hot new products from Anheuser-Busch - Michelob Ultra, Pilsner beer infused with the natural flavor of Lime Cactus and For 60 years Aunt Mary Ann Bacardi Silver’s Mojito, a malt-based Donuts have provided retailers with beverage with natural flavor of Mojito. bakery products. Now, they can even Four generations of a family be considered to be healthy! After tradition go into the making of extensive research and additional Velvet Ice Cream, and their booth There was a doctor in the house at cost, their donuts and other bakery was filled with ice cream specialty the Ohio show - Dr. McGillicuddy products are now created with 0 products. Not only does Velvet that is! And he was promoting his grams of trans fat. In addition, they produce excellent ice cream, they newest elixir - Cherry Schnapps. now offer a whole grain donut and a also distribute Nestle, Haagen Dazs, whole grain muffin, for a guilt-free M&M Mars, Good Humor and Ben morning treat. & Jerry's ice cream products.

The Ohio Lottery gave attendees a chance to spin a wheel to win free Lottery tickets! “It was great to be a part of this show and talk one-on-one with our retailers," said Kathy Roach of the Ohio Lottery. Kathy Shannon and Patricia Majewski Another favorite booth was Hunt of Charley Biggs were busy providing Brothers Pizza, which offers in-store samples of their delicious Chicken N' pizza programs. With over 5,700 Sauce. A program of Harmony Brands, locations throughout the country, there is no franchise fee to have a their popularity has grown from a Charley Biggs Chicken N’Sauce food Group One Realty offered small family business to a major service program in your store. advice on purchasing and selling branded program. commercial real estate. Scott Hrabcak and Tim Weber specialize New Diet Pepsi in gas stations/convenience stores. MAX caught everyone’s attention. Pepsi­ Next to the Lottery’s booth was Cola North GTech, the architects of gaming. America has just In addition to raffling iPods, they launched Diet also interested attendees with their Pepsi Max, a gaming machines and equipment. zero-calorie with extra caffeine (46 milligrams per 8 fluid ounces compared to New from Miller is Chill, a light beer 24 milligrams brewed with a hint of lime and salt in regular Diet - so there is no need to add anything! Pepsi) and a There was much more to see and touch of ginseng sample at the AFPD Ohio Trade extract. It’s Show. If you didn’t make it there The Ballreich Bros. Potato designed to get 25 to 34 year-olds During the Ohio show, Mike’s this year, plan now to attend in Chip booth was a popular stop. through the day by giving the mind introduced Mike’s Cocktails, 2008 so you can see for yourself Attendees spun a wheel to receive and body a boost. Tasters liked premium malt cocktails in Lemon the wealth of opportunities that are prizes, which included t-shirts, totes the flavor, which was devoid of an Drop, Mike-arita, Crantini and available to retailers in the food and and great Ballreich Bros, chips. aftertaste, and quite refreshing. Screwdriver flavors. petroleum industries.

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A u g u s t 2007 I 21 RetailerPROFILE Uptown Buscemis: Keep the customer satisfied

By Ryan MacWilliams everything in the store - from the aisles of food to the coolers - has It has been four years since the been remodeled and moved to give Binno family, owner Roy and sons those inside the store more room Ryan and Brandon, first purchased to breath and allowing a more the Uptown Party Store at 211 East comfortable atmosphere for shopping. Saint Clair in downtown Romeo. A new. more welcoming face to the Since that time it has become the storefront has been added, providing community hometown shop. This a fresh new look, including a large year, the family took on a major Uptown Buscemis logo, which is renovation, adding a Buscemis both recognizable and alluring. franchise in order to offer quality The fine scent of cedar and tobacco pizzas and subs. They also renamed welcomes customers to a large it Uptown Buscemis. humidor that Roy has added to the The Binnos operate on a principle back of the store, offering affordable, of utmost customer service and quality cigars. With the recent satisfaction. With a welcoming renovations also came a kitchen for atmosphere and the familiar Buscemis Buscemis famous pizza and subs. name to top it off. Uptown Buscemis Sons Ryan and Brandon work with has something for everyone. their father day-to-day. making the Top: Roy Binno in his new humidor. Owner Roy Binno really knows pizzas, and helping the customers how to keep the customer satisfied. find just what they need. They both Left: Brandon Binno in No one is just a face in the crowd at take pride in what they do. "I joined the snack aisle of their Uptown Buscemis and Brandon and to help my father, I know the skills newly remodeled Uptown Ryan know the community and its I learn here will only help me and Buscemis store. residents well, oftentimes on a first- act as a jumping point for the future name basis. If you're new to Uptown in whatever I choose to do in life,” Buscemis, you can be sure that Roy, says Brandon. Brandon, or Ryan will greet and show Buscemis has been known for you around their store. over 50 years in the Metro Detroit From the nearly endless selection area for its fantastic subs and square of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic pizza. It is a franchise that took for sub sandwiches is what earned franchise held many benefits for beverages that line the coolers of the root in 1955 when Paul A. Buscemi it this year’s "Best Delicatessen’ Uptown Party Store, "We knew it store, to the assortment of general purchased a small party store and award from the Macomb Daily would improve business, Buscemis snack foods that fill many of Uptown introduced his take on the submarine during the publication's "Reader’s has had a good name for 50 years. Buscemis aisles, customers are kept sandwich to the Detroit area. Choice Award” contest. Uptown Shopping here has become a satisfied with new and unique items. Dubbing his most famous subs the Buscemis also provides the customer tradition that many parents have In the last few months Uptown ‘Torpedo"® and the “Baby Sub’’®, with Buscemis famous Italian square passed on to their children. There Buscemis has gone through some these sandwiches still reign as some pizza that is sure to make fans out of is something here for everyone,” major changes of which Roy and of Detroit’s most familiar and best. those that come in to try a slice. says Brandon. To those interested sons couldn't be more proud. Nearly In fact, Buscemis famous recipes Becoming a part of the Buscemis in purchasing a franchise, Buscemis also offers their Vendor Chair Rebale program in which franchise owners can take advantage of special rebates from certain national companies including Coke, Pepsi, RJ Reynolds. Phillip Morris, and also large rebales on a variety of wine products. From the gaggle of kids that ride their bikes to the store each day for a slice of their favorite pizza and soda, to the older man that stops in for conversation with Roy and refreshments needed for a party latei in the afternoon, it is easy to tell that Uptown Buscemis has become a thriving part of its community and that Roy and his sons Brandon and Ryan will continue to serve their customers in anyway they can.

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