Los Angeles-based ProducePay has released findings from a national survey that examined the day-to-day challenges of U.S. produce growers and buyers. Survey findings highlight the immediate needs around improving efficiency and profitability in the produce supply chain, particularly as the industry contends with record inflation, rising production costs, supply chain disruptions and extreme weather events. These […]
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Westfalia Fruit Plans To Attend IFPA Global Produce, Floral Show
Oxnard, California-based Westfalia Fruit Group will attend the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show Oct. 27-29. Attendees can visit Westfalia’s booth to meet and learn more about the company, and to discuss the global footprint that brings avocados and avocado products to U.S. grocery stores. Westfalia colleagues based locally in the U.S. will be available, as well […]
Posted inPackaging News, West
Green Flash Launches New Beers, Reveals Refreshed Branding
San Diego-based Green Flash Brewing Co. has released its West Coast IPA lineup, which includes the West Coast IPA beer and two new additions, Imperial West Coast IPA and Hazy West Coast IPA. This year-round lineup is available in 12-ounce cans, nationally. Green Flash’s new lineup of core beers celebrates its West Coast IPA roots, […]
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ASMI Reports Consumers Are Interested In Seafood Education
In celebration of National Seafood Month, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has released its latest effort to help consumers “Make the Wild Choice.” When shopping for seafood, the best ways to know if the seafood is sustainable are a labeled source and sustainability certification or asking the retailer. Studies show that 82 percent of consumers prefer seafood […]
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California Avocado Commission Prepares For IFPA Show
The California Avocado Commission team is in final preparation mode for IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show held Oct. 26-29 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Commission representatives will be available throughout the event and in booth No. 2343 on the expo days. “We are excited to greet customers and colleagues in person […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Announces Two Grand Openings
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market has announced the grand openings of locations in Tucson, Arizona, and Palmdale, California. The Tucson location will open its newest store Oct. 28 at 4800 S. Landing Way, hosting free samples, kids games and live music. The first 200 shoppers will also receive a reusable goodie bag filled with product samples from featured […]
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Northgate Gonzalez Market To Hold Grand Opening In November
Northgate González Market will celebrate the grand opening of its store in early November located at 2603 Westminster Ave. in Santa Ana, California. The company is investing more than $25 million into the new store and the surrounding shopping center. The announcement builds upon Northgate González Market’s commitment to the residents of the Santa Ana community that began with the opening of its first store in 1995. “We are excited at the Santa Ana community’s overwhelming support and response to our […]
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Pacific Trellis Fruit Launches Black Jam Grapes
Los Angeles, California-based Pacific Trellis Fruit is ramping up programs for an exclusive black seedless variety of grapes. “JAM grapes deliver that jam flavor taste and are similar to the Concord variety in flavor and appearance, however, they are 100 percent seedless and have thinner skin,” said Josh Leichter, CEO. “They have been very well received […]