Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups, has announced that Washington-based CMI Orchards had achieved its first EFI certification. More than 50 percent of the captive acreage of apples, cherries and pears marketed by CMI Orchards is EFI certified with the completion of […]
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The Giant Co. Relaunches ‘Healing The Planet’ Grant Program
The Giant Company, in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, has relaunched its “Healing the Planet” grant program. This year, $300,000 will be awarded to projects aimed at improving the health and quality of waterways. “Last year’s grant recipients demonstrated that no matter how big or how small a project may be, you can make a difference […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Kalera Opens ‘Mile High’ Vertical Farming Facility In Denver, CO
Colorado residents will soon be able to shop locally for lettuce and microgreens from Kalera, a hydroponic indoor vertical farming company, thanks to the opening of its new farm. The nearly 90,000-square-foot facility, located at 18000 E 40th Avenue, in Aurora, Colorado is the company’s fifth domestic farm, joining a U.S. footprint that includes farms in Atlanta, Georgia, and Houston, Texas, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Bubba Burger Debuts Jalapeno Cheddar Flavor
Jacksonville, Florida-based Bubba Burger is unveiling a new burger variety, Jalapeño Cheddar, in time for grilling season. “We’ve all had more time in the kitchen with family over the last two years, and folks have become more comfortable experimenting with new flavors and recipes,” said Travis Crouse, chief operating officer of Bubba Foods. “Our new Jalapeño Cheddar Bubba […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
The Save Mart Co. Names Sampson As Executive Chairman
The Modesto, California-based Save Mart Companies and Kingswood Capital Management have named Shane Sampson as executive chairman of the California-based, regional grocery retailer. The news comes a week after Kingswood, a Los Angeles-based operationally focused private equity firm with experience in the retail sector, announced its acquisition of Save Mart. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. To read the full story […]
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BJ’s Wholesale Club Opening Location April 8 In Ross Township, PA
BJ’s Wholesale Club, an operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern U.S., has announced a club location will open April 8 in Ross Township, Pennsylvania. The opening will bring the retailer’s total number of U.S. locations to 227, with 19 clubs in Pennsylvania and two in Pittsburgh. The club will have a BJ’s Gas location on […]
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Uncle Matt’s Organic Launches New Matt50 Orange Juice
Clermont, Florida-based Uncle Matt’s Organic is launching its Matt50 Orange Juice Beverage at Whole Foods Market and Sprouts Farmers Market locations nationwide. Matt50 contains half the sugar and calories as regular OJ and is boosted with 100 percent DV Vitamin C, plus prebiotics and probiotics for gut health and immune support. “Uncle Matt’s Organic orange juice is the best-selling on […]
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Two Trees Launches New Bourbon Barrel-Aged Seltzer
Fletcher, North Carolina-based Two Trees Beverage Co. has introduced a new Bourbon Barrel-Aged Seltzer. The new malt-based, wood-crafted seltzer will be available in six-packs of 12-oz. cans. Two Trees is blending the barrel-aged taste of bourbon with the experience of RTD seltzers. Opening with an aromatic and oak forward nose, followed by subtly sweet and spicy notes; […]