Seattle-based Jones Soda Co. has secured a new placement for its Root Beer bag-in-box cane sugar syrup with all Costco Business Centers across the U.S., further expanding the company’s presence in the foodservice channel. The listing introduces the Jones fountain beverage program to Costco’s large members-only wholesale clientele, including restaurants, bars, convenience stores, offices and other […]
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New Seasons Market To Open In Milwaukie, OR
New Seasons Market will open a new location in Milwaukie, Oregon, filling the vacant grocer space in the Milwaukie Marketplace at 10830 SE Oak St. The store is anticipated to open in fall 2023. The property is owned by an affiliate of Kimco Realty. “As New Seasons Market continues to thoughtfully grow our community, Milwaukie […]
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Casey’s To Host ‘Here For Good’ Hiring Events, March 23-24
Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s will host two in-person hiring events at its over 2,400 stores March 23-24 with the goal of filling 5,000 positions across the 16 states where it operates. Casey’s stores will hold open interviews from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and welcome all potential applicants to come by its stores. The company is seeking […]
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Bristol Farms Newfound Market Opens In Orange County, CA
Bristol Farms is opening its new concept, Bristol Farms Newfound Market, March 17 in Orange County, California. The nearly 34,000 square foot location features seven chef-created restaurant brands, serving dishes made with local and global ingredients. The market features an open and modern environment designed to bring a unique shopping experience to Orange County. “This […]
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BetterBrand Appoints Polonowski As President And CCO
Los Angeles-based BetterBrand Inc. has appointed Steve Polonowski as president and Chief Commercial Officer. The move comes as the company scales up its manufacturing capabilities and prepares for retail distribution in 2022. Polonowski joins BetterBrand from Simple Mills, where he served as chief sales officer, building a high-performing sales organization and implementing initiatives that multiplied annual revenue. […]
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Weee! Partners With Disney For ‘Turning Red’ Inspired Recipes
Fremont, California-based Weee! has teamed up with Disney and Pixar to create three recipes inspired by the movie “Turning Red.” Additionally, Weee!’s Chief Creative Officer, Jon M. Chu, sat down with the movie’s director, Domee Shi, to talk about her favorite foods from childhood, what she eats when she’s stressed, and her journey as a director. She […]
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Natural Products Expo West Recaps Successful Convention Week
Informa Markets’ Natural Products Expo West welcomed the in-person return of the industry’s largest trade show March 8-12 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Now in its 41st year, the event drew more than 2,700 exhibitors and 57,000 plus registered attendees to experience the newest innovations in natural and organic foods, beverages, clean beauty, home products, supplements and ingredients. Expo […]
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Organic Valley Launches Program To Reach Carbon Neutrality
Organic Valley announced the launch of its program to reach carbon neutrality through a new carbon insetting program during a panel of industry experts held March 8-12 at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. With the help of key partners and consumers, the cooperative of small, organic family farms plans to work toward a […]