Salinas, California-based Taylor Farms has published its 2022 Social Responsibility and Sustainability Report, featuring advancements and investments in education, health, wellness and environmental stewardship. “Despite the challenges brought on by a global pandemic, we are extremely proud of the work that is highlighted in this report” said Bruce Taylor, chairman and CEO of Taylor Farms. “We continue […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Stater Bros. To Accept EBT SNAP Payments With Instacart
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets will now accept SNAP EBT payments for orders made through Instacart. The purpose of SNAP, also known as CalFresh in California, is to provide monthly food benefits to low-income people, allowing them to afford more nutritious foods. EBT SNAP can be used for purchases made at Stater Bros. through the […]
Posted inExecutive News, West
Associated Food Stores Names Rice As President, CEO
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores has named David Rice as president and CEO of the 82-year-old company. The move comes following the passing of Robert Obray, who served as president and CEO when he passed away from a rare, fast-moving neurological disease in August. “Bob was an incredible leader and worked closely with the […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Frieda’s Awarded Four Picks In The Kitchn Essentials
Los Alamitos, California-based Frieda’s Branded Produce has picked up four honors in the 2022 Kitchn Essentials, grocery edition. Each year, Kitchn names essential grocery items that have gained fanfare and become staples in consumers’ grocery carts. “Being recognized with four awards is the proof point that our new branding is breaking through and speaking to consumers,” said Cindy Sherman, senior […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Annual Cardenas Markets Golf Tournament Raises $825K
The Cardenas Markets Foundation celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day by hosting its 18th annual fundraising golf tournament Sept. 15 at the Pacific Palms Resort in City of Industry, California. The event raised more than $825,000 to support the Cardenas Markets Foundation scholarship program, in addition to its health, children’s well-being and hunger relief initiatives. Tournament participants were […]
Posted inProduce News, Sustainability News, West
Taylor Farms Takes California Vegetable Facility Off The Grid
Taylor Farms has partnered with Bloom Energy, Ameresco and Concept Clean Energy to install a microgrid capable of taking one of its California food processing facilities completely off the traditional energy grid. The energy leaders plan to combine six megawatts of Bloom fuel cells, 2MW of solar power from Concept Clean Energy and a 2MW/4MWh […]
Posted inProduce News, Bristol Farms, West
Plenty Partners With Bristol Farms For Produce Expansion
On the cusp of opening its Compton, California, farm, Plenty Unlimited is beginning its expansion to Southern California in partnership with Bristol Farms, a specialty gourmet grocer. Outside of local markets in the Compton community, Plenty leafy greens will be available in Southern California exclusively at Bristol Farms for the remainder of the year. This marks the first […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Stater Bros. To Open New Location In Riverside, CA
Stater Bros. Markets will hold the grand opening of its newest store Sept. 28 at 7200 Arlington Ave., No. 102, Riverside, California. The store occupies 49,480 square feet of a former 94,500-square-foot Kmart building. The grand opening will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the Norte Vista High School Band will provide live entertainment. Stater Bros. Charities will present […]