Fresh Fig season is officially underway, according to the California Fresh Fig Growers Association. This year’s initial crop, known as the breba crop, delivered the first Mission figs of the season May-June. The main crop, now underway, is delivering plump varieties, such as Brown Turkeys and Sierras. Additional varieties will continue to become available through […]
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Meat District Debuts Burgers In Kroger, Celebrates With Giveaway
Los Angeles-based Meat District has expanded its burger distribution to the meat aisle of Kroger grocery stores nationwide. To celebrate the expansion, Meat District is giving away $10,000 in a contest. “Our partnership with Kroger, the nation’s largest grocery chain, marks a major milestone for us. We’re thrilled and honored to be partnering with Kroger,” said Zack Leveson, COO […]
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Fiji Water Transitions Bottle To Recycled Plastic
Los Angeles-based Fiji Water has transitioned its 500 milliliters and 330 milliliters bottles to 100 percent recycled plastic in the U.S. The move is a step in reducing plastic waste and replaces almost 65 percent of Fiji Water’s bottle volume in the U.S. with recycled material. The company is committed to continue shifting its entire portfolio […]
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Talking Rain, Olive Crest Partner For Donation Campaign
Throughout August, with the purchase of every bottle of Talking Rain’s Sparkling Ice sold in select Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions stores in Southern California, the company will donate .10 cents to Olive Crest. “Every child deserves safety and security. At Talking Rain, we believe in doing our part to enrich our communities and build a […]
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Cardenas Markets Begins Program For National Nonprofit Day
Ontario, California-based The Cardenas Markets Foundation is celebrating National Nonprofit Day on Aug. 17 by launching the Cardenas CARES Community Giving Program. Upon checkout, customers will have the opportunity to donate $1, $3 or $5 to the foundation. Funds raised through the Cardenas CARES program will benefit nonprofits in its local communities. In addition, by requesting […]
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Bashas’ Supermarkets Celebrating 90th Anniversary
Arizona-based Bashas’ Supermarkets is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2022. Bashas’ President Edward “Trey” Basha recently visited with The Shelby Report of the West’s EVP Bob Reeves about the history of the company. Trey Basha’s grandfather, Eddie Basha Sr., and his great-uncle, Ike Basha, both the sons of Lebanese immigrants, started Bashas’ in 1932 on […]
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Barons Market Renovates Flagship Store In Point Loma, CA
Barons Market has announced the full redesign and renovation of its first store at 4001 W. Point Loma Blvd. in San Diego, California. The community can explore the newly renovated store complete with a fresh salad bar, hot soup counter, olive bar, hot food bar and olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting bar. “Food brings people […]
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Reser’s Fine Foods Tours The U.S. With Picnic Experience
Beaverton, Oregon-based Reser’s Fine Foods is traveling the country with the Reser’s Fine Foods Picnic Experience after a two-year hiatus. The Reser’s Picnic Experience provides people with a place to rest, find shade, recharge cell phones and taste the company’s potato salad. It has shared more than 40,000 free samples of its Deviled Egg Potato […]