Los Angeles-based Ralphs Grocery Company shared its customers’ favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, ahead of one of the largest food holidays of the year. “We know families and friends make memories over food across many holidays,” said Sunny Reelhorn Parr, director of corporate affairs. “At Thanksgiving, we see so many customers seeking out ingredients to make meals […]
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Posted inCenter Store, West
Fresh Cravings Launches New Hummus Flavors
Fresh Cravings, the family-owned, Arizona-based snacking brand, has expanded its line of chilled dips with the addition of three new hummus flavors: Jalapeño Cilantro, Lemon Garlic and Mediterranean. These new flavors are now available at Walmart nationwide, in the deli section, and join the Fresh Cravings Hummus lineup of Honey Jalapeño, Everything Bagel, Roasted Red Pepper, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Meat District, Los Angeles Rams Introduce The Champ Burger
Meat District and the Los Angeles Rams have announced a multi-year partnership that kicks off with the introduction of “The Champ” Burger, which is available across Southern California. The Champ Burger, made from the steak cuts of chuck, brisket and short-rib angus beef, will feature Meat District’s co-branded packaging with a neon LA Rams logo design. […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Sun World Expands Import Footprint In North America
Bakersfield, California-based Sun World International has added three importers to its panel of North American licensees. These include GrapeMan Farms, Pacific Trellis Fruit and Sierra Produce. The appointments further expand the company’s panel of licensed importers to 17 companies. GrapeMan Farms, Pacific Trellis Fruit and Sierra Produce join a list of Sun World licensed importers in […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Issues Statement On Merger Restraint
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that the attorney general of Washington has been granted a temporary restraining order by a commissioner assistant to the judge. The TRO restrains the company from paying the previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend, scheduled to be paid on Nov. 7. The order enables the court to consider […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Calavo Names Padilla As Senior Director Of International Sales
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers has announced the addition of Tommy Padilla as senior director of international sales. “With Tommy’s help, we are well positioned to support our international customers and expand our ‘Family of Fresh’ products and services in the Asian and European markets. Tommy is a great addition to our team and we are excited to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Stater Bros. Kicks Off Campaign To Address Food Insecurity
California-based Stater Bros. Charities is partnering with all 171 Stater Bros. locations in its Harvesting Hope Campaign to address food insecurity in the communities it serves. During the campaign, which runs through Dec. 31, shoppers will have an opportunity to donate their change into Harvesting Hope coin collection canisters or to purchase $5 donation cards […]
Posted inMarket Profile, West
Grant Street Grocery Offers Experience Of ‘Curated Shopping’
Grant Street Grocery in Casper, Wyoming, is 104 years old. But the historic business may not have made it to the century mark if not for the intervention of some residents in the city’s Big Tree neighborhood, where it is located. Lindsey Grant, who co-owns the specialty grocery store with her partner Susan Holmes, said […]