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MassGrown Exchange Helps Big Y Sell More Local Products

Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y World Class Markets has announced its first connections with new local food producers through their participation in the MassGrown Exchange launched in August by the Baker-Polito administration. The MassGrown Exchange is a business to business platform that assists farmers, fishers, food buyers and agriculture-related businesses to connect, exchange and find products […]

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NORTHEAST: Key Food Debuts Re-opening Of Bronx Location On Sept. 11

Key Food Stores Co-Operative Inc., a chain of primarily independently owned and corporate grocery stores, has announced the grand re-opening of its Key Food location at 751 Lydig Avenue in Bronx, New York. To celebrate, Key Food has offered special sales, entertainment and giveaways for customers. “Sal Bonavita and his team worked tirelessly to renovate this […]

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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Oct. 7 In Stuart, FL

Sprouts Farmers Market will open its newest Florida location in Stuart at 3150 Southeast Federal Highway on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7 a.m. The new store will be the grocer’s 21st location in the state and will be open daily from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. To celebrate the new location, every shopper on opening day will receive a free reusable shopping bag with purchase. Local customers  also can  enter to […]

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Ball’s Food Announces Extensive Employee Safety Training

Ball’s Food Stores says 100 employees have earned certification from the American National Standards Institute and the Conference for Food Protection. Company employees participated in an intensive, seven-hour food safety training course focused on proper food handling, food preparation and food storage along with food safety and sanitation standards that are required by the FDA […]

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Vallarta Supermarkets Opens New Store In Madera, California

Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino-owned supermarket chains in California, hosted the grand opening of its 51st store Sept. 23 in Madera, California. Madera Mayor Andrew J. Medellin, local officials and dignitaries joined Vallarta Supermarket’s executive team for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, following public health guidelines, to mark the official grand opening. The new store is […]

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Central Market Hosts Texas Farmers Market Special Showcase

San Antonio-based Central Market has always been a huge proponent of supporting Texans and local economies. This year, it has worked extra hard to make sure these local businesses get the exposure they need during these unprecedented times. These Texans and their products will be showcased in all Central Market stores now through Oct. 6 […]