PAC Machinery will showcase its automatic bagging machines, including new options in sustainable packaging, at the 2023 ProMat Expo, to be held March 20-23 at McCormick Place in Chicago. PAC will be at exhibit N8321, showcasing the Rollbag R785, R1285, R3200 Fulfillment Automatic Bagger and the Rollbag R3200XL, along with sustainable bag options including a curbside recyclable paper mailer, options from the Recylene line of […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Plant-Based News, West
Good Natured Introduces Plant-Based Packaging In Hawaii
Good Natured Products Inc., “d.b.a good natured,” has announced its distribution through Sustainable Island Products, a distributor of compostable packaging products in Hawaii. According to the company, plant-based, BPI-certified compostable products from good natured are up to 99 percent plant-based and comply with single use packaging regulations that started going into effect across many counties in Hawaii […]
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The Raley’s Companies Hires Burkhalter As CFO
West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies has hired Tiffanie Burkhalter as CFO, effective Feb. 16. In this role, Burkhalter will oversee all enterprise financial functions, real estate and risk management. “I am excited to join The Raley’s Companies and support their expanded portfolio of brands,” Burkhalter said. “I look forward to working alongside the impressive leadership team and […]
Posted inAssociation News, West
WAFC Names Dimond As New Senior Director
The Western Association of Food Chains has named Andrea Dimond as senior director of educational strategy and development. Dimond has spent more than 20 years in the food industry. She began her career with CPC Baking Business (now known as Bimbo Bakeries USA), recruited from UCLA into a leadership training program. Two years later, Dreyer’s Grand […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Whole Foods Market Opens First Location In Montana
Whole Foods Market opened its new 31,718-square-foot store Feb. 1 at 2905 W. Main St. in Bozeman, Montana. The location is the first store in the state for the natural and organic foods retailer. “We’re thrilled to join the great state of Montana for the first time with the opening of our Bozeman store today,” […]
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Albertsons Companies Launches Digital Health, Wellness Platform
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has launched Sincerely Health, a digital health and wellness platform that is accessible on 16 of its banners’ grocery apps and websites. Sincerely Health is designed to help improve lives by connecting, educating, encouraging and rewarding customers on their health and wellness journey so they can make informed choices regarding food, physical […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
ProducePay Launches Storefront To Market To Global Buyers
Los Angeles-based ProducePay has launched its virtual Storefront – a new feature offering growers a personalized platform to market their brand, available commodities and initiate transactions with trusted and verified buyers. Storefront empowers growers with an online destination to attract new trading partners and interact with potential buyers in real-time. Growers can use the personalized Storefront to market […]
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Arizona Official Recalls Family’s Roots In Grocery
Fungs ran New State Market in Phoenix for six decades Kimberly Yee is many things. First and foremost, she is Arizona’s state treasurer. But she also is the granddaughter of Y.W. and Sue Fung, who founded New State Market in Phoenix. The Fungs opened the grocery store in 1933 at Seventh Avenue and Buckeye Road […]