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Joolies Expands Product Line With Dark Chocolate Date Nibbles

Joolies, Los Angeles-based grower of organic medjool dates, has introduced new product line of diced organic medjool dates: Dark Chocolate Date Nibbles. The dates come in three varieties including Blood Orange Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt Dark Chocolate and Matcha Dark Chocolate and are offered in two different retail sizes: two ounce pillow pouch and a four […]

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Frieda’s Celebrates Passion Fruit, 2022 Flavor Of The Year

Los Alamitos, California-based Frieda’s Branded Produce is celebrating passion fruit this summer, which was recently named “Flavor of the Year” for 2022 by Monin. Passion fruit is considered to be the largest berry of all berry-producing plants. The passion fruit’s purple skin wrinkles when ripe. Under its exterior are small, black edible seeds surrounded by […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West

CommerceIQ Selected As Walmart Platform Partner

Palo Alto, California-based CommerceIQ, a retail e-commerce management platform, announced a new partnership with Walmart Connect. CommerceIQ has been fully integrated with Walmart Connect APIs and offers automated management of sponsored product and sponsored brand amplifier advertising. As the U.S. arm of Walmart’s $2.1 billion global advertising business, Walmart Connect is one of the fastest-growing retail […]

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Fresh Solutions Releases Potato Market Report Highlighting Farmers

Newport Beach, California-based Fresh Solutions Network has released a new report, Potato Market – Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022-2027), highlighting the role of their network of farmers and potatoes. Experts in the report noted positive trends during the future forecast period as potatoes continue to gain popularity during concerns about food security, inflation, supply constraints and […]

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Stater Bros. Announces Marketing Partnership With Toyota Arena

Ontario, California-based Toyota Arena has announced a partnership with Stater Bros. Markets. Guests of the arena will soon be able to experience the new branding of the North Patio, which will include live concerts featuring local bands and up-and-coming professional talent.   “We are thrilled to welcome Stater Bros. Markets as a partner to Toyota Arena,” said […]

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Save A Lot, RangeMe Partner To Drive Product Innovation

Saint Ann, Missouri-based Save A Lot announced a partnership with RangeMe, a product discovery and sourcing platform, to scale the grocer’s sourcing efforts for new, innovative products. “Save A Lot is a limited assortment, hometown value grocer. That means we are laser focused on providing convenience, value and quality products for everyone who walks through our doors,” said […]

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Bashas’ Breaks Guinness World Records Title For Anniversary Celebration

Bashas’ has been named the new Guinness World Records title holder for the largest doughnut mosaic (logo). Hundreds of people gathered July 12 at Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona, to witness the attempt. Building a record-breaking doughnut mosaic is just one activity that the grocer has in place to celebrate its 90th anniversary. To learn […]

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Sprouts Farmers Market To Begin Accepting EBT SNAP For Online Orders

Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market will now accept EBT SNAP for same-day delivery and curbside pickup for orders placed through the Instacart website and mobile app. This launch follows the USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s recent approval to enable EBT SNAP acceptance online for 380 Sprouts stores across the country. “Sprouts is a leader in making […]