Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West

Farmer John Awards $25K Through California Kindness Project

On Nov. 9, Farmer John recognized the Court Appointed Special Advocates in Sacramento for its impact in Northern California with a check for $25,000. The endowment is part of Farmer John’s California Kindness Project, a grant program launched earlier this year to support California nonprofits that are making an impact in their local communities. CASA Sacramento was among the top selected charities to receive a donation in recognition of their […]

Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West

Northgate Gonzalez Market Celebrates Opening In Santa Ana, CA

Northgate González Market celebrated the grand opening of its new store at 2603 Westminster Ave. in Santa Ana, California. “We are excited at the overwhelming response and support from the Santa Ana community,” said Miguel González, co-president of Northgate González Market. The company invested more than $25 million into the new store and shopping center. The announcement builds upon Northgate González Market’s commitment to […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West

Peter Pan Seafood Hires Bixler As CEO

Anchorage, Alaska-based Peter Pan Seafood has hired Kevin Bixler as its CEO. Bixler has a lifetime of seafood industry knowledge, being born into a commercial fishing family. His industry experience goes back more than three decades, beginning on his father’s fishing boat. Bixler most recently served as global director of group fish procurement at Thai […]

Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Cos. Launches Holiday Vinaforé Wine Collection

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has launched its Vinaforé Collection for the holiday season. The private label collection features five crafted varieties originating from wine regions across the world and is available at Albertsons Cos. banner stores including Albertsons, Safeway, Shaw’s, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Tom Thumb and United Supermarkets. The Vinaforé Collection was curated by Curtis Mann, master […]

Posted inProduce News, West

Pacific Trellis Fruit Highlights Veterans Day Promotion

Los Angeles-based Pacific Trellis Fruit is partnering with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation for a Veterans Day promotion. Pacific Trellis has debuted co-branded packaging for grapes and mandarins with a percentage of every bag sold being donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. “The co-branded packaging creates a stopping point for consumers, enticing them to purchase, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, West

Sprouts Farmers Market Offers Online Holiday Pre-Ordering

Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market is giving customers the option of pre-ordering holiday items on its website.  Customers can reserve holiday turkeys, meats, fully prepared meals and arranged party trays. Pre-orders close on Nov. 21 and will resume Dec. 6-21. Stores will be open from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Thanksgiving Day; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Christmas Eve; […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Cos. Issues Statement On Court Restraining Order

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has denied the request by the California, Illinois and District of Columbia attorneys general for a temporary restraining order against the company’s previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend, originally scheduled to be paid on Nov. 7. Albertsons Cos. […]

Posted inProduce News, West

Envy Promotes ‘Holiday Apple’ Campaign With Hallmark Channel

Los Angeles, California-based Envy apples will kick off the 2022 holiday season with a comprehensive marketing campaign designed to drive consumer trials, stimulate repeat purchases and inspire expanded usage occasions. For the third consecutive year, Envy is partnering with the Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Christmas,” the network’s annual celebration of all-new original holiday films. “The holiday season is […]