As a “military brat,” Rick Reed – The Save Mart Companies’ VP of produce and floral – has lived all over the world. His family was living in Arizona when he got his start in the grocery industry at age 16. Reed, who credited his father with instilling a strong work ethic in him, worked […]
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California Milk Advisory Opens Dairy Innovation Competition
The California Milk Advisory Board has announced the return of its annual dairy innovation competition for the fourth consecutive year. The 2022 Real California Milk Excelerator, created in partnership with innovation consultancy VentureFuel, brings a focus to accelerate any dairy-based product from traditional consumer food and beverage items to textiles and haircare. The CMAB is […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, West
The Save Mart Co. Increasing Awareness Of Private Label Brands
The Save Mart Companies is continuing to invest several resources into its private label sector and increase awareness with customers. Rebecca Calvin, chief merchandising officer, said The Save Mart Companies has a three-tiered approach. Customers will see Bayview Farms products as the key opening price point brand. “Then we have national brand equivalents: Sunny Select, […]
Posted inExecutive News, West
Illuminators Name Five New Members To Board
The Illuminators have named five new board members to its Constellation of Hilites, along with the organization’s newest officer. The Illuminators is an organization of vendors and suppliers dedicated to developing and enhancing key relationships within the grocery industry by providing opportunities for education and leadership and financial support through the Illuminators Educational Foundation. The […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Genova Tuna, Simmons Partner For Dinner Party Collection Kits
Los Angeles-based Genova Premium Tuna and judge and cookbook author, Gail Simmons, are partnering to launch a dinner party collection that is packaged with an easy-to-make recipe guide and table settings inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle. Through June 30, dinner party pros and novices alike can enter to win one of 75 collection kits. The dinner party collection […]
Posted inAssociation News, West
CGA To Hold Emerging Brands Pitch Slam Contest During Conference
The California Grocers Association in partnership with the Navigator Lighthouse Foundation has announced its 2022 Emerging Brands Pitch Slam Contest at the CGA Strategic Conference. Set for Sept. 25, in Palm Springs, the selected brands will present their products to an audience of retailers and consumer packaged goods companies. Only 10 companies will be selected. […]
Posted inProduce News, West
The SF Market Hosts CA Official Ross, Highlights Food Redistribution
San Francisco-based The SF Market, a wholesale produce market home to 26 merchant businesses, hosted California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross May 20 for a store tour, highlighting the grocer’s food recovery program. Ross was joined by Natalie Krout-Greenberg, CDFA’s director for the division of inspection services; Joshua W. Bingham, CDFA’s public information officer […]
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Products Are Star, Price Is Hero At New-Look FoodMaxx
FoodMaxx is The Save Mart Companies banner that is committed to everyday low prices across the store, particularly those items customers buy most, such as milk, eggs, bread, diapers, produce and fresh meat. According to the company’s website, the store commits to the following principles in order to achieve this mission: Everything is designed to […]