Watsonville, California-based Procurant and Uber Freight U.S. have announced a partnership to provide an new shipping option for retailers and suppliers of fresh produce. “This partnership is a game-changer for grocery retailers and their produce suppliers, and it will bring much-needed relief to an industry struggling with rising transportation costs and truck availability. With this partnership, […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Foundation Provides $50K To Food Banks
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets Foundation has announced that $50,000 has been donated to 25 food banks and pantries in the areas where Cardenas Markets operates. According to Feeding America, one in six Hispanic people experience food insecurity, and Latino children are more than twice as likely to face hunger as non-Latino children. “We are honored to partner with our […]
Posted inExecutive News, Associated Food Stores, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
White Named EVP, COO Of Associated Food Stores
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores, a grocery wholesaler, has named Roger White as EVP and COO of the 82-year-old company. The move comes following the announcement that David Rice was named as president and CEO of Associated Food Stores. To read the full story on Rice’s promotion presented by The Shelby Report, click here. […]
Posted inProduce News, West
California Avocado Commission Announces Oberman As President
The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors has selected produce veteran Jeff Oberman to become the organization’s next president, effective Oct. 10. Oberman’s produce industry career has spanned 25 years. Since 2020, he served as VP of sales, business development for PRO*ACT and was VP of strategic programs for the previous two years. From 1997-2018, […]
Posted inPackaging News, West
Southern Champion Tray Purchases Evergreen Packaging
Southern Champion Tray, a manufacturer of paperboard packaging for the bakery and food service industry, will purchase all assets of Evergreen Packaging based in La Mirada, California. Evergreen, founded in 2001, is a bakery, deli, food service and wholesale packaging provider with a market presence in California. According to SCT, this acquisition will strengthen its ability to […]
Posted inExecutive News, West
Smith Retires As Stater Bros. Chairman, Names Successor
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has announced that Phil Smith will retire as board chairman for Stater Bros. Holdings, effective immediately. CEO Pete Van Helden has been appointed chairman, and Sean Varner, managing partner of Varner & Brandt, has been appointed vice chairman. Smith will remain on the board. Smith’s career at Stater Bros. has spanned more than three […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Celebrates National Seafood Month With Relaunch
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies is diving into National Seafood Month with the relaunch of Waterfront Bistro. Waterfront Bistro, which can be found at Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s and Tom Thumb, features the “Responsible Choice” logo indicating that 100 percent of its seafood items meet Albertsons Cos.’ Responsible Seafood Policy. Waterfront Bistro seafood is third-party audited […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', Executive News, West
Bashas’ Enhances Leadership Team With Three Promotions
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Family of Stores is bolstering talent among the leadership teams at two of its brands, AJ’s Fine Foods and Food City. Each of these shifts play a key role in plans for future growth and reaffirms the commitment of The Raley’s Companies to maintain and support the integrity each store brand. After nearly 30 years […]