San Francisco-based Brit + Co, in partnership with Procter & Gamble’s Bounty, recently concluded a National Design Competition through which eight finalists will see their work featured on the new Brit + Co and Bounty paper towel collection themed, “A Clean Fresh Start.” “Brit + Co was created to give women a daily spark of […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Bashas', Corporate Store News, West
Bashas’ Promotes Mayer To Chief Operations Officer
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Family of Stores has promoted Steve Mayer to COO for its more than 110 grocery stores across Arizona and in New Mexico. A member of the the company’s executive committee, Mayer will also represent Bashas’ on The Raley’s Companies executive leadership team. He will continue to report to Edward “Trey” Basha, president of Bashas’, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Snacks Brands, West
Blue Diamond’s CEO Jansen Announces Intent To Step Down
Sacramento, California-based Blue Diamond Growers Mark Jansen, president and CEO, has announced his intention to step down from the role he has held since September 2010. Jansen has decided to step away after a 12-year tenure as CEO because he believes the organization is well-positioned for future growth and the timing is right for him to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Plans Grand Opening Festivities
Cardenas Markets has announced that grand opening festivities are well underway for its recently acquired store locations in San Bernardino, Perris, Riverside, Fontana and Chino, California. On the respective dates below, Cardenas Markets will hold grand opening festivities for each location with live mariachis, ballet folklorico dancers, radio remotes and prize giveaways. Oct. 12 – 25745 Base Line St., San Bernardino, California; Oct. […]
Posted inDairy News, West
Tillamook County Creamery Announces Virtual ‘Farmers’ Auction
Tillamook, Oregon-based Tillamook County Creamery Association has announced its 2022 “All For Farmers” initiative, working to preserve farmland, assist farmers in financial need and support the overall future of farming. Now in its third year, funds generated by the TCCA “All For Farmers” initiative have been used to help protect more than 10,000 acres of farmland nationwide. The […]
Posted inAssociation News, Feature, West
Posey Ready To Guide Western Association Of Food Chains
Patrick “Pat” Posey took the helm of The Western Association of Food Chains as chief operating officer on Sept. 1, succeeding Carole Christianson, who retired but is staying on as an advisor. Scott Drew, 2022-23 WAFC president and chairman, made the leadership announcement last month, describing Posey was an “industry legend” who has “always made […]
Posted inProduce News, Merchant Distributors, West
Procurant Digitizes MDI’s Produce Inspections
Watsonville, California-based Procurant has announced that Procurant Inspect, its mobile produce inspection solution, has been selected by Merchants Distributors Inc. to use across its network of regional distribution centers. “Produce inspections are a critical yet labor-intensive part of bringing safe, high-quality products to our customers. Procurant Inspect lets us enhance and simplify that process for our […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Frozen Food, Supply Chain News, West
Motive Introduces Monitoring Solution For Refrigerated Fleets
San Francisco-based Motive has launched a new Reefer Monitoring solution for refrigerated vehicles and trailers. The solution helps businesses improve compliance with food transportation safety requirements and reduce costs related to reefer operations. Motive Reefer Monitoring includes a new Environmental Sensor that remotely monitors reefer temperature and humidity conditions in real time. With this capability, […]