from chicagotribune.com: The world’s largest convenience store chain is banking on those sentiments as it ups its fresh food offerings, including a push toward more healthy snacks. With more consumers willing to pop in to a convenience store for a quick meal, 7-Eleven is aiming to build a name for itself in the competitive sector, much as Starbucks and Walgreens have made bigger pushes into food. What’s more, officials say food sales are helping offset sagging tobacco sales.