Gelson’s Markets is the only grocery chain in Southern California licensed to carry the Certified Angus Beef brand of USDA Prime Beef. In order to qualify, beef must pass not only the USDA’s very stringent “Prime” standards, but also all 10 Certified Angus Beef standards for marbling, maturity, appearance, tenderness and consistent sizing. Less than […]
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Nestlé Toll House Rolls Out Edible Cookie Dough In Two Flavors
Nestlé Toll House has released Edible Cookie Dough, a ready-to-eat treat that is safe to eat right out of the tub. The new Edible Cookie Dough has two flavors: Chocolate Chip (inspired by the classic recipe) and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Monster. “We know cookie dough is hard to resist, so we wanted to bring […]
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Festival Foods’ Newest Store Will Open In October
Festival Foods’ newest location will open Oct. 11 at 660 Hometown Circle in Verona, Wisconsin. The 67,000-s.f. store will be Festival Foods’ 33rd location in the state. In addition to a large natural foods department, the Verona Festival Foods will offer fresh sushi, a scratch bakery, extensive meat and seafood selections as well as dozens […]
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Tyson, Hillshire Add Tajín Clásico Seasoning To Products
The Tyson and Hillshire Farm brands have launched five new products featuring Tajín Clásico Seasoning, a chili lime seasoning brand popular in Mexico. Tajín’s flavor is a blend of mild chili peppers, dehydrated lime juice and sea salt. It primarily is used to enhance the flavor of desserts, vegetables, fresh fruit and now, protein. The […]
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New Convenience Store Concept In Florida Focuses On Design, Foodservice
Rogers Market has officially opened its first location. Located in Fort Myers, Florida, the flagship store is the first in an aggressive growth strategy for longtime petroleum jobber ATCO Inc. ATCO has owned and operated traditional gas stations and convenience stores on the west coast of Florida since the 1970s. Current owner and interior designer […]
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Rouses Opens Replacement Store In Gulfport, Mississippi
More than 300 people lined up before dawn on June 12 to be among the first to check out their new Rouses Market in Gulfport, Mississippi, the Thibodaux, Louisiana-based grocer says. Doors opened at 6:55 a.m., and the shoppers were greeted by cheering team members and company leaders who offered a big “Welcome to Rouses” […]
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Lawsuit Filed In Michigan Following Pre-Cut Melon Salmonella Outbreak
A Michigan man, represented by The Lange Law Firm and the Zebrowski Law Firm, alleges that he ate Salmonella tainted pre-cut melon packaged by Caito Foods, became ill, and was hospitalized. During his hospitalization, he was diagnosed with Salmonella. This the first lawsuit in Michigan filed in conjunction with the pre-cut melon Salmonella outbreak, during […]
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Fourth-Generation Ala. Grocer Jackson Mitchell Buys Five Ga. Stores
Jackson Mitchell is a fourth-generation member of his family’s business, Mitchell Grocery Corp. in Albertville, Alabama. On June 12, Jackson Mitchell Holdings Inc.—of which Jackson Mitchell is founder and CEO—closed on a deal to purchase Little Giant Farmers Market Corp., which operates five Georgia grocery stores. These include the original Riverdale location; the flagship store […]