Arizona-based Bashas’ has begun a 90-day celebration to commemorate its 90th anniversary. The grocery chain will have grocery card giveaways, a local charity challenge and will attempt to break a Guinness World Records title. “We are honored to celebrate our 90th anniversary with our team members, customers, vendors and charity partners,” said Edward “Trey” Basha, president […]
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Tillamook Named Official Ice Cream Of Six Flags Park
Tillamook, Oregon-based Tillamook Ice Cream has been named the “Official Scoopable Ice Cream” of Six Flags’ theme and water park locations nationwide. Tillamook Ice Cream is available in eight flavors, including Butter Pecan, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Cookies & Cream, Mint Chocolate Chip, Oregon Strawberry, Rocky Road, and Vanilla Bean. Tillamook Ice Cream is made with […]
Posted inProduce News, West
SAVRpak Debuts Moisture Control Technology To Triple Produce Shelf Life
San Juan Capistrano, California-based SAVRpak has launched its SAVRpak Drop-In, the first moisture control technology that extends the shelf life and freshness of produce up to three times. The technology does this by eradicating the No. 1 cause of premature molding, wilting and spoilage of peel-less and packaged produce, including berries, leafy greens and mini cucumbers: condensation. Trials […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, West
Great Falls’ Everyday IGA Stores Ready To Launch E-Commerce Program
All things considered, Rich Chadwick’s two Everyday IGA stores in Great Falls, Montana, and Teeple’s IGA in Browning are enjoying a strong state and local economy. “I think the economy has grown in Great Falls. I think wages have grown quite a lot in the Great Falls area,” said Chadwick, adding that there are several […]
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Alden’s Organic Gives Away Scoops For National Ice Cream Month
To celebrate National Ice Cream month in July, Eugene, Oregon-based Alden’s Organic is giving away 10,000 scoops of organic ice cream. Consumers will have opportunities to win through giveaways hosted on the Alden’s social media accounts. To complete each prize pack, the family-owned brand Edward & Sons, will also be providing organic ice cream cones […]
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Verloop Named Executive Director, CEO Of California Walnut Board
The California Walnut Board and the California Walnut Commission have named Robert Verloop as executive director and CEO, effective July 11. The CWB and CWC represent more than 4,500 California walnut growers and nearly 90 handlers, producing more than 1.4 billion pounds of walnuts in 2021 that ship to 50 countries. “We are excited to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
The Trade Desk, Albertsons Partners For Retail Media Advertising
Ventura, California-based The Trade Desk has begun a partnership with Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm for Albertsons Companies, to bring verified-buyer audience and measurement solutions to The Trade Desk platform, helping advertisers understand the connection between ad campaigns and customer sales. Albertsons will be the first grocer in the U.S. to enable audience and measurement solutions across […]
Posted inC-Store News, West
Bluedot Finds People Put C-Stores On Par With Fast Food Restaurants
San Francisco-based Bluedot has introduced the first Convenience Experience Report, a benchmark study that explores consumer sentiment and the customer experience at gas stations and convenience stores. The research was based on a survey of 1,570 American consumers and was conducted in May. The inaugural report explores how consumers think about c-stores and gas stations and what […]