San Diego, California-based The Bumble Bee Seafood Co. has hired Sebastian Castro-Malaspina as VP of national grocery accounts. He will be responsible for providing strategic leadership by utilizing category, customer and consumer insight information to support development and execution of effective and sustainable sales initiatives for the company. With nearly 20 years of experience working across several […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Superior Grocers Launches EBT SNAP Payment Option Through Instacart
Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior Grocers will now accept Electronic Benefits Transfer Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program for same-day delivery and pickup via Instacart. With this program, EBT SNAP participants will now be able to use their benefits to access fresh food and pantry staples online from Superior Grocers’ 47 locations across California. This launch follows […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Plant-Based News, West
Next Meats USA Expands To Grocery Stores And Restaurants In U.S.
Next Meats USA, Inc., a Japanese-based manufacturer of eco friendly plant-based meat alternative products, is now in six Tokyo Central stores and four Marukai stores throughout Southern California and the Bay Area. Japanese specialty market Tokyo Central first introduced Next Meats’ three plant-based products earlier in January. Marukai Corp. President Koichi Toyo said customer response […]
Posted inPackaging News, Produce News, West
Wild About Sprouts Introduces New Packaging Labels
Sacramento, California-based Rä Foods and its brand, Wild About Sprouts, has created new packaging labels that highlight each variety option to attract attention to the packaging on the shelf and to the entire category section. The company has also announced new expansion into additional Kroger divisions across the country as well as its introduction into Meijer […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Supply Chain News, West
Superior Grocers Expands Curbside Grocery Pickup Offerings
Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior Grocers is expanding it curbside grocery pickup to offer more options to Southern California residents. After a successful pilot in select stores, the company’s curbside grocery pickup will be available at 20 select locations across Southern California. “Our curbside grocery pickup pilot was quickly embraced by our customers and demand for this […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, West
Supporters Of WAFC, USC FIM Program Hailed
Food industry professionals gathered Feb. 15 for a luncheon that honored donors who support the Western Association of Food Chains and the University of Southern California Food Industry Management Program. According to its website, the programs at USC Marshall School of Business are “designed exclusively for high-potential individuals of proven ability.” “[They] have the choice […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, West
HF Foods Appoints Lin As Chief Operating Officer
Las Vegas-based HF Foods Group Inc. has appointed Xi Lin “Felix Lin” as chief operating officer of the company, effective May 1. Lin will report directly to Peter Zhang, CEO. “With Felix joining the team, I look forward to further strengthening our capabilities through new initiatives that will increase our presence in existing markets and improve […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Stater Bros. Markets ‘Brings It Home’ In Rebranding And Ad Campaign
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has launched its newly refreshed brand, beginning with its “Bring It Home” ad campaign. The campaign shows how Stater Bros. helps Southern California families bring home the joys of life with fresh food and meal solutions for their table. On April 4, the brand came to life on screens and […]