West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. has launched two websites with ship-to-home services: Hy-VeeDeals.com and ShopPetship.com. They will make a variety of bulk grocery products, home goods and pet supplies available to shoppers throughout the U.S. Hy-VeeDeals.com, the company’s existing website that aggregates all weekly ads, digital coupons and deals, now also features bulk products that can […]
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Wholesum Cuts Ribbon To Open Organic Tomato Greenhouses in Mexico
Amado, Arizona-based Wholesum, Fair Trade certified growers and shippers of organic fresh produce, cut the ribbon Dec. 9 to its newest organic tomato greenhouses in Sonora, Mexico. The ceremony took place in Imuris, Sonora, Mexico, and was attended by company associates, vendors and industry partners. The theme of the event was “A Plentiful Harvest,” highlighting […]
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Vallarta Supermarkets Family Mourns Death Of Miguel Angel Gonzalez
The supermarket world lost one of its independent pioneers as Miguel Gonzalez, one of the founders and owners of Vallarta Supermarkets, died Nov. 23 as a result of an automobile accident. His death was announced in a press release on Dec. 23. Gonzalez, 56, was known for his charismatic personality. Many business associates knew him as […]
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Winter Sweetz Seeks Entries For ‘Sweeter In Texas’ Sweepstakes
Winter Sweetz, a Texas-based grapefruit brand owned by Lone Star Citrus, has launched its second annual “Sweeter in Texas” sweepstakes to celebrate the Texas red grapefruit season. Through Jan. 28, Winter Sweetz is offering shoppers a chance to enter to win one $500 gift card grand prize and a shipment of about 20 Texas red grapefruits valued at […]
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The Giant Co. Donates 3,000 Hams For Holiday Season
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. has donated 3,000 hams to 14 partner food banks and food pantries in advance of the holidays. Hams were donated across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, bringing the company’s platform, For Today’s Table, to life by contributing a holiday staple to families in need. “As our local food banks […]
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Calavo Growers Inc. Appoints Kocher President And CEO
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc. has appointed Brian W. Kocher as president and CEO, effective Feb. 1. “After conducting a thorough search, including interviews with several well qualified candidates, Brian Kocher was the clear choice of our board of directors to become the next president and chief executive officer of Calavo Growers,” said Calavo […]
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IRI Postpones 2022 Growth Summit Due To COVID-19
As questions remain regarding the current safety of large events and the current rise in COVID-19 cases, and the impact of the Omicron variant, IRI has decided to postpone its 2022 Growth Summit to 2023. “This is difficult news to deliver, given our excitement in announcing the return of our iconic in-person event just over […]
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Central Market Offers Pepe Saya Artisanal Butter For Limited Time
Texas-based Central Market has announced the limited launch of artisanal butter Pepe Saya. It’s a Central Market exclusive that’s taken six months to bring to the United States. Creamy, with a rich yellow color, Pepe Saya butter is the creation of Pierre “Pepe” Issa, a master butter maker, fascinated by different ways of preserving cream. […]