Cardenas Markets, The Shelby Report of the West’s Innovator of the Year, began as a family-owned company in 1981. Jesús Cárdenas Sr. and his wife, Luz, co-founded the chain, which offered fresh, authentic Hispanic foods to communities across southern California’s Inland Empire. The company has since grown to become one of the country’s largest Hispanic […]
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Local Grocers Facilitate Donation To Utah Food Bank
Throughout November, customers at Macey’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market, Lin’s and Fresh Market were asked to donate to the Utah Food Bank at checkout through the stores’ Harvest of Hope effort, donating more than $240,000 in food. People participated by purchasing prefilled bags of groceries, making cash donations or buying specially marked products from Acosta, Advantage, […]
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Cardenas Markets Is 2022 West Innovator Of The Year
Cardenas Markets has been named The Shelby Report of the West’s Innovator of the Year. In addition, CEO Doug Sanders has been named into Shelby Publishing’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. The company has grown to become one of the country’s largest Hispanic grocery chains, with a differentiated store concept serving the nation’s fastest growing […]
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Superior Grocers Expands Into California’s Central Valley
On Dec. 3, Superior Grocers opened a store at 115 S. West St., the former Palace Foods Depot, in Tulare, California. The grocery retailer, which primarily operates in Southern California, has expanded into the Central Valley. The new store features a large selection of produce, grocery, meats, beer and wine. Plans for the addition of […]
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Vallarta Supermarkets Holds Holiday Toy Giveaway Dec. 10
Vallarta Supermarkets will be hosting holiday toy giveaway events on Dec. 10 at select locations from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. across California. Kids 12 and under can visit one of the Vallarta California locations to receive a free toy along with sweet treats, while supplies last. Vallarta’s in-house bakery will have mini conchas and champurrado for sample. […]
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New Seasons Market Recognized As Most Admired Company
Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market was recognized as the ninth “Most Admired Company” in the state by the Portland Business Journal, selected by 271 state’s top executives. Joining New Seasons Market – and more than 100 honorees – on the list are organizations like Columbia Sportswear Co., Intel and Nike, as well as the grocer’s peers in […]
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FirstFruit Farms Celebrates National Opal Apples Day
Prescott, Washington-based FruitFirst Farms is celebrating the inaugural National Opal Apples Day on Dec. 9, officially recognized on NationalToday.com. Opal apples are a cross between a Golden Delicious apple and a Topaz apple, but beyond its flavor and hue, the apple has natural non-browning properties, an attribute allowing this fruit to remain fresh after cutting. Opal […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Hires Gmelich As SVP, CMO
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market has announced that Alisa Gmelich has joined the company as SVP and CMO. Gmelich reports to Nick Konat, Sprouts president and COO, and will oversee the company’s marketing, advertising and customer engagement. “We’re thrilled to welcome Alisa to the Sprouts team,” Konat said. “Her experience in building brands and growing customer engagement will […]