San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Holdings Inc., the parent company of Stater Bros. Markets, has appointed Pete Van Helden to its board of directors. Van Helden currently serves and will continue to serve as CEO of Stater Bros. Markets. “Pete’s appointment comes with full board approval and on behalf of the entire board of directors, […]
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Posted inBeverage News, Bakery News, Center Store, Deli News, Grocery Store Layout, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, PCC, Perishables, Produce News, Sustainability News, West
PCC Community Markets To Open Its 13th Store In Ballard
PCC Community Markets (PCC), one of Seattle’s original grocers and the largest community-owned food market in the U.S., will open its 13th store in Ballard at 1451 Northwest 46th Street on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 9 a.m. Inspired by Ballard’s nautical roots, the 24,000-s.f. store will have the co-op’s first fast casual restaurant, a rooftop […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Corporate Store News, Frozen Food, Home Page Slider, West
Uncut Plant-Based Burgers Debut In 192 Ralphs In SoCal
Before the Butcher‘s Uncut plant-based burger and sausage products are now available in 192 Ralphs Grocery stores in Southern California, marking the entry of the Uncut brand in retail grab-and-go cases. More than 50 additional stores will carry the line by Nov. 1, including Whole Foods Market in Long Beach, 10 Central Market locations in […]
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Stater Bros. EVP Dennis McIntyre To Assume Added Role Of CMO
Dennis McIntyre, EVP of marketing for Stater Bros. Markets, will assume the additional role of chief marketing officer (CMO) for the San Bernardino, California-based grocer, effective Nov. 4. In his new role as EVP and CMO, McIntyre will continue to report to Stater Bros. CEO Pete Van Helden. An executive with more than 41 years […]
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Smart & Final Charitable Foundation Raises Funds For Kids 4 Hope
Los Angeles-based Smart & Final, the grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, is participating in Kids 4 Hope. The fundraiser benefits City of Hope, an independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. From Oct.18 until Nov. 5, at every Smart & Final location, customers can purchase mobiles for $1 each, which they […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Dairy News, Home Page Latest News, Organic Natural, Suppliers, West
Rogue River Blue Is First American Cheese Crowned World Champion
An organic blue cheese produced by U.S. cheesemaker Rogue Creamery was named World Champion Cheese 2019 in Bergamo, Italy, on Oct. 18. Rogue River Blue is the World Cheese Awards’ first-ever American champion, taking the top honor among a record-breaking 3,804 entries from 42 different countries. Made annually with organic cow’s milk from southern Oregon’s […]
Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, Perishables, West
Sunions Growers Expect Record Crop For 2019-20 Season
Parma, Idaho-based Sunions will return later this fall and will have four times the crop this year than last, making the tearless onion’s third season the strongest yet. “With the success of last year, our growers made a significant expansion of acreage this year,” said Crop Sales Manager Lyndon Johnson. “With their support, we’re able […]
Posted inBeverage News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News, Women In The News
Markstein Sales Co. Marks 100 Years Of Beverage Distribution
Antioch, California-based Markstein Sales Co. (MSCo), a woman-owned and operated wholesale beverage distributor marked its 100th anniversary. Markstein, now in its fourth generation, has remained a family-owned beverage distributor servicing more than 1,500 retail accounts in Contra Costa and Alameda counties. The company recently kicked off its anniversary in an exclusive invite-only event that included […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Frozen Food, Produce News, Suppliers, Supply Chain News, West
McCain Foods USA Begins Major Expansion In Othello, Washington
McCain Foods USA, an Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois-based supplier of frozen potato and snack food products, has broken ground on a 170,000-s.f. expansion at its Othello, Washington, potato processing facility. This $300 million investment will expand McCain Foods’ North American production capacity through the addition of a state-of-the-art battered and conventional French fry processing line. The […]
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POM Wonderful Launches Antioxidant Superpower Marketing Campaign
Los Angeles-based POM Wonderful is launching a new marketing campaign to communicate the health benefits of antioxidants and try to establish POM Wonderful 100 percent pomegranate juice as the “Antioxidant Superpower.” “Two-thirds of super premium juice consumers report looking for antioxidants when making food and beverage choices—and we’re continuing to provide the solution,” says Charlotte […]
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Symphony RetailAI To Help Syniverse Grow Mobile Engagement Services
Syniverse has signed a new partner, Symphony RetailAI, to foster the usage of its Mobile Engagement suite of services to retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) businesses worldwide. The Syniverse platform enables businesses to engage with their customers through intelligent and customizable multi-channel messaging, being a complement to Symphony RetailAI’s current offering. Symphony RetailAI is […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, New Products, Perishables, Suppliers, West
Cadence Kitchen Offers Flash-Frozen Gourmet Meals In Minutes
Corona, California-based Cadence Kitchen is expanding its product availability to grocery stores across the United States. With menu items ranging from Chicken Tikka Masala to BBQ Chicken Mac & Cheese, the food-tech company provides gourmet meals in minutes with foods that are flash-frozen with liquid nitrogen so they can be stored safely in the freezer. […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Nonfood Items, Suppliers, West
Save Mart And cbdMD Kick Off Partnership At Modesto Store
Cannabidiol (CBD) brand cbdMD Inc. has launched a partnership with Save Mart in Modesto, California, a retailer which operates 207 traditional and price impact stores under the banners of Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California, FoodMaxx, S-Mart Foods and Maxx Value Foods. The launch of this partnership will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 12, with an […]
Posted inCenter Store, Health & Wellness, Packaging News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Safe Harvest Debuts Its Line Of Soups In Glass Jars
Safe Harvest soups in glass jars launched in 2,100 stores including Kroger, Ralphs, QFC and Fred Meyer, King Sooper, Fry’s, Roundy’s, Smiths and Dillons. “Ingredient purity and fresh taste is paramount for us,” says Bryan Boches, co-founder of Safe Catch. “We source wild seafood for its purity, amazing taste and nutrients, and we use organic […]
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Humming Hemp Launches Hummingbar Protein Bar Lineup
Humming Hemp, a Richland, Washington-based company launched its new, hemp-based protein bar, the hummmingbar. The new hummmingbar product line features five clean label bars. “Hemp has been misrepresented and ignored for too long,” says founder and CEO Hilary Kelsay. “In truth, hemp and, specifically, hemp seeds, are a sustainable and healthy protein food source. In […]
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Fit For Bucks App Rewards Shoppers For Physical Activity
Fit For Bucks, a new health and fitness app that rewards customers for their physical activity, offers a new marketing tool for retailers like grocers. The tool not only helps users improve their health, it also provides an opportunity for merchants to get new customers in the door. The Fit For Bucks platform incentivizes users […]
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Peet’s Coffee Expands Ready-To-Drink Portfolio With Blended Coffees
Emeryville, California-based Peet’s Coffee previewed Peet’s Blended Coffee, a new line of four ready-to-drink beverages, at this year’s National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) trade show in Atlanta, Georgia. Available in four flavors, they are made with real cream, real sugar and 100 percent single-origin Colombian coffee. Peet’s Blended Coffee, slated to launch across convenience, […]
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Bumble Bee Foods Moving To ‘Best In Market’ Broker Coverage
San Diego-based Bumble Bee Foods is moving to a “Best in Market” broker coverage model to prepare for growth in 2020 and beyond. The go-to-market approach will use a mix of direct, broker assist and local broker coverage to best address local markets and channels. Advantage Sales previously had represented Bumble Bee for more than […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Association News, West
California State PTA Partnering With Smart & Final To Support Community
Smart & Final, the grocery warehouse store with locations throughout California, has been selected as the first-ever grocery partner for the California State PTA and its more than 730,000 members and 3,400 local PTAs. Smart & Final has produced an exclusive program to fit the needs of PTA community building and fundraising events. This partnership […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Deli News, New Products, Organic Natural, Packaging News, Perishables, Snacks Brands, West
Lilly’s Foods Offers Low-Carb, Organic Keto-Cauliflower Hummus
Lilly’s Foods, a Portland, Oregon-based company that offers hummus and salsa in non-GMO, small batch recipes, is now offering the first-of-its-kind Organic Keto-Cauliflower Hummus in Original, Golden Milk, Buffalo and Ranch Dill flavors. The hummus won a NEXTY award for Best New Organic Food from Natural Products Expo East. It was crafted with the goal […]