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title: "CStore Momentum to Talk Foodservice Evolution"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/2ecdafbf-6efe-4fa6-a976-8b1ce1e8cf97
source: "CStore Decisions"
original_url: https://cstoredecisions.com/cstore-momentum-to-talk-foodservice-evolution/
category: "C-store & fuel"
industry: "Retail"
segment: "C-store & fuel"
published: 2026-06-17T13:20:55.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T13:17:25.220Z
image: https://cstoredecisions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CStore-Momentum-logo-.jpg
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# CStore Momentum to Talk Foodservice Evolution

**TL;DR:** The CStore Momentum conference will take place from Aug. 19-21 in Tarrytown, N.Y., featuring a panel discussion on foodservice evolution with experts from Chestnut Market, Dandy Mini Marts, and Crosby's. The conference will include networking opportunities, educational sessions, and a keynote address from Wawa's Director of Store Operations Jason Read.

*originally published in CStore Decisions on 2026-06-17. [Read the original](https://cstoredecisions.com/cstore-momentum-to-talk-foodservice-evolution/).*

## Story

A panel of experts will take the stage on Aug. 20 to discuss the latest trends and innovations shaping the foodservice category.

The CStore Momentum conference is rapidly approaching, taking place from Aug. 19-21 in Tarrytown, N.Y. This year’s event will be hosted by Poughkeepsie, N.Y.-based Chestnut Market.

On the second day of the event, Aug. 20, attendees will get the opportunity to hear from three respected foodservice leaders — Farris Jamal, director of merchandising, Chestnut Market; James Fry, food service director, Dandy Mini Marts; and Jeffrey Russell, food service director, Crosby’s.

The panelists will take the stage in a session titled “Evolving with Foodservice.” They’ll discuss emerging trends shaping foodservice from evolving consumer preferences to innovative menu strategies.

Featuring insights from Chestnut, the discussion will highlight key learnings from its new foodservice program and how retailers are leveraging fresh approaches to drive growth, enhance the customer experience and stay competitive in a dynamic market.

“Our speakers recently noted that convenience store foodservice is only beginning to realize its potential, with the category continuing to evolve and grow more sophisticated. Young executives will get a masterclass in c-store foodservice that will leave them with a better understanding of the trends and customer behavior shaping foodservice at convenience stores and the strategies retailers are using to best the competition,” said Erin Del Conte, editor-in-chief, CStore Decisions.

The conference will continue with a number of networking opportunities, educational sessions, burning issue discussions, exclusive Chestnut Market store tours and a keynote address from Wawa’s Director of Store Operations Jason Read.

## Entities

- Retail (sector)
- CStore Decisions (publication)
- conference (topic)
- Erin Del Conte (person)
- Wawa (company)
- Chestnut Market (company)
- Jason Read (person)
- Crosby's (company)
- Dandy Mini Marts (company)
- CStore Momentum (company)
- Farris Jamal (person)
- James Fry (person)

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Originally reported by CStore Decisions (https://cstoredecisions.com/cstore-momentum-to-talk-foodservice-evolution/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/2ecdafbf-6efe-4fa6-a976-8b1ce1e8cf97).