Seattle, Washington-based Talking Rain Beverage Company, the maker of Sparkling Ice beverages, has launched its third annual “Cheers to Heroes” campaign to honor and celebrate America’s veterans. This year’s campaign will have a focus on saluting U.S. veterans by partnering with two charitable organizations, Honor Flight Network and Homes For Our Troops, using new flavor launches to […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, West
Fresh Cravings Rebrands, Introduces New Flavors, Donates $250K
Phoenix, Arizona-based Fresh Cravings, a family-owned snacking brand, has debuted a new look and expanded its portfolio of hummus products at Walmart stores. Sporting all new packaging and brand imagery, Fresh Cravings Everything Bagel, Honey Jalapeño and Spicy Red Pepper Hummus join its three original flavors: Roasted Red Pepper, Classic and Roasted Garlic, in the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Advantage Solutions Acquires Brandshare From Investors
Irvine, California-based Advantage Solutions has acquired Brandshare, a provider of omnichannel brand experiences through product sampling and digital engagement, from private equity investors Aperion Management, Leeds Novamark Capital and Ocean Avenue Capital Partners. Brandshare partners with consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers to bring to life e-commerce, venue-based and event-based sampling, digital marketing campaigns and […]
Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, Retailer of the Year, West
The Save Mart Co. Rooted In The Region, Understanding Of Customers
Zeb Early, VP of frozen, dairy, deli and dry grocery, has been with The Save Mart Companies for close to 20 years. He attended college at Chico State and, while there, started working for a grocery store on the night crew. He later worked with a small independent group that was acquired by Fleming, which […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Stater Bros. Markets, FirstFruits Donate 20K Pounds Of Apples
Stater Bros. Markets recently donated 20,000 pounds of apples to Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino as part of the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program sponsored by FirstFruits Marketing of Washington. The donation helps local food banks to provide fruit to the underserved in the local community. “No one should ever go hungry, and everyone should have access to […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, West
Cornerstones Of Communication, Connections And Cohesion
Headquartered in the heart of California’s Central Valley, The Save Mart Companies serves more than 200 communities across the state and neighboring Nevada. The company has been in business for 70 years with Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California, FoodMaxx and Maxx Value Food stores, distribution centers and a transportation facility employing more than 14,000 team […]
Posted inMarketing News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ To Commemorate Navajo Police Officers Day May 13
Arizona-based Bashas’ Diné Markets will honor the commitment and dedication of the Navajo Nation law enforcement community with complimentary treats on May 13 for Navajo Police Officer’s Day. The nine grocery stores on the Navajo Nation will serve free pumpkin cookies and donuts from their bakeries, as well as free 12-oz. coffees and 24-oz. soft […]
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Select Save Mart Stores Serve As Innovation Labs
In 1952, the first Save Mart opened in Modesto, California, with the aim to offer Central Valley families the freshest food at the greatest value, according to the company’s website. “It was the foundation for Save Mart’s service-oriented grocery store experience. Since then, Save Mart has grown to 83 stores from Tehachapi to Chico and […]