Tomra, a manufacturer of reverse vending solutions for collecting, reusing and recycling used cans and bottles, has released findings from its first Recycling Trends and Insights Survey, conducted by Qualtrics. The survey of 1,200 people in six states that have bottle bills was commissioned to determine how, what and where people recycle as well as their […]
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Recommended: Gangster Accused Of Killing Grape Grower Jakov Dulcich Denies Involvement
An admitted gang member accused of gunning down Delano grape grower Jakov Dulcich repeatedly denied involvement in the killing after being told a witness identified him as the shooter and the suspect vehicle — a silver Kia registered to his mother — was found set ablaze at the Kern-Tulare county line, according to court documents. […]
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Fairlife Unveils New Core Power Packaging With Relaunch Of Coffee Flavor
Core Power protein shakes, Fairlife’s sports nutrition drink, is re-releasing a coffee flavor that previously was available years ago. Its predecessor was a part of the “light” series with 20g of protein per serving; the new product has 26g per serving. The entire Core Power collection will have a refreshed look when it hits stores […]
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Four New Sun World Vineyards Will Be Solar-Powered
Bakersfield, California-based grape producer Sun World International LLC is planning to install 921 kilowatts (kW) of solar-powered photovoltaic facilities at four new ranches in the Central Valley of California. With this project, the company aims for 10 percent of its power to be generated by these on-site energy sources in an effort to reduce dependency […]
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CDC Warns Retailers, Restaurants Not To Serve Romaine From Yuma
The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning to retailers and restaurant operators not to serve or sell any romaine lettuce sold from the growing region of Yuma, Arizona, for fear that it is tainted. Fifty-three people from 16 states had been infected with the strain of E. coli as of Friday, April […]
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Walmart Expands Grocery Delivery In Atlanta With DoorDash
Walmart and DoorDash are teaming up to help expand the retailer’s online grocery delivery option beginning with the Atlanta metro area. DoorDash and Walmart says they will broaden their work together in more markets in the coming months as Walmart expands to reach more than 40 percent of U.S. households with delivery by the end of the […]
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Amazon Brings Whole Foods Delivery To Denver, Sacramento And San Diego
Amazon and Whole Foods Market on April 24 launched free two-hour delivery of natural and organic products from Whole Foods through Prime Now in Denver, Colorado; and Sacramento and San Diego, California. Prime members in those cities can shop through Prime Now for fresh produce, meat and seafood, everyday staples and other locally sourced items […]
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California Perspective: We Can Fight City Hall—And We Should
by Ron Fong/president and CEO, California Grocers Association Local governments across the country have become emboldened to legislate on issues they never considered. Likely due to the action or inaction of federal and state governments, cities and counties feel it is a duty and opportunity to regulate on the bleeding-edge policy. California has always been […]