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Don Francisco’s Coffee Launches Nespresso Compatible Espresso Capsules

GaviƱa & Sons Inc., makers ofĀ Don Francisco’sĀ Coffee and a wide variety of other family-crafted coffees, has launched Don Francisco’s Coffee Family ReserveĀ espresso capsules, compatible with Nespresso Original Line machines. The company is currently one of the only coffee companies roasting and packing itsĀ Nespresso-compatible capsules in the U.S. The new line comes in 10-count packsĀ (SRPĀ $6.99)Ā and is […]

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Albertsons Implements Self-Checkout Systems From Toshiba

Albertsons Cos.Ā is implementing Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions’ self-checkout systems. Albertsons expects checkout times to speed up to improve operational throughput and reduce shopper interventions with the ultimate goal of improving the customer’s grocery store experience. ā€œWe are empowering our consumers to curate their in-store shopping experiences based on their needs and desires,ā€ said Anuj Dhanda, […]

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AFS’ Obray: To Quote One Well-Known Entrepreneur, ā€˜Stasis Is Death’

Bob Obray calls himself an accountant. The SVP and CFO at Associated Foods Stores (AFS) in Salt Lake City also is a student of (other) successful people in business. He shared some of the lessons he’s learned from what they’ve had to say with those attending ROFDA’s Spring Conference in Stowe, Vermont, in May. He […]

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Recommended: Workers To Vote On Strike Against 3 SoCal Chains

Members of seven Southern California food workers locals, including San Diego’s, will vote June 24 on whether to authorize a strike against three major grocery chains, it was announced Monday via social media. Potentially targeted are Albertsons, Kroger-owned Ralphs and Albertsons-owned Vons — which took major losses in the last major supermarket strike in 2003-2004. […]

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Lala Yogurt Smoothie Featured On Ellentube As Healthy Snack

Dallas-based Lala U.S. recently was featured on season three of Ellentube’s original series, “Momsplaining.” The series reveals the challenges of motherhood, offering tips and tricks on how to navigate parenting in today’s fast-paced culture. Lala Yogurt Smoothie with Probiotics is featured in episodes two and three as a healthy and convenient snack option. ā€œLala aims […]

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Albertsons Updating, Adding To Signature Select Brand Line

Albertsons Cos.’ Signature Select brand is ramping up its presence across stores with the addition of more than 300 new products and updated branding in 2019. The redesigned products are in the Signature Kitchens, Signature Home, refreshe and The Snack Artist brands. Streamlining these products into Signature Select’s portfolio of more than 2,400 products provides […]

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Acme Markets’ Contract Approved By UFCW Local 1776KS

On May 13, Acme Markets employees represented by United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1776 Keystone State approved a new four-year contract that improves wages and protects benefits for thousands of Acme members who serve Philadelphia-area customers. The new contract covers 3,300 union members working in more than 40 Acme Markets locations. Negotiations began in […]

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Network of Executive Women SoCal Region Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The Network of Executive Women (NEW) is celebrating the Southern California Region chapter’s milestone 10th anniversary. The Southern California chapter NEW was founded by Sue Klug, Caroline Cotton Nakken and Amy Oates Fitzgerald in 2009. Since then, the SoCal Region chapter has grown to 1,100 members. For its 10-year anniversary, NEW is inviting members and […]