ALEXANDRIA, Va. – On paper, the concept sounds like herding cats: bringing together disparate groups, sometimes even those that are polar opposites, to address a critical problem for the common good. Yet in the case of Convergence, which spawned the Project on Nutrition and Wellness, it works.

In the new Convenience Matters podcast “Pulling Together,” co-hosts Jeff Lenard of NACS and John Eichberger of the Fuels Institute talk to Convergence Center for Policy Resolution Project Manager Amy Slechta about how NACS works with the group to create toolkits and programs to better the convenience retailing industry.

“Convergence has brought together individuals and groups—with expertise in consumer behavior, marketing, public health, nutrition education and public policy—and worked with NACS to create a major, unified shift in demand for healthier foods at convenience stores,” Lenard said.

A number of these resources are available at nacsonline.com/refresh.

The latest podcast can be downloaded on iTunes by searching for “Convenience Matters.” It also is available at nacsonline.com/podcasts. NACS releases a new podcast every week that focuses on topics related to convenience stores.