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Gelson’s Celebrates Mardi Gras With Crawfish And Shrimp Boil

Encino, California-based Gelson’s is highlighting a new dish for the Mardi Gras holiday festivities – Gelson’s Crawfish and Shrimp Boil.  The chef-inspired recipe is an homage to the Big Easy delicacy, packed with crawfish, extra-jumbo shrimp, Andouille sausage, fresh vegetables, Cajun garlic butter sauce and broth. Order online at gelsons.com/crawfishboil or pick up in-store from the self-serve […]

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American Seafoods Announces CEO Transitions

Seattle, Washington-based American Seafoods Group, a provider of sustainable protein and an at-sea processor of wild Alaska pollock and Pacific hake, has appointed Einar Gustafsson to CEO, effective upon completion of his transition. Gustafsson will succeed Mikel Durham. “Einar brings to American Seafoods proven senior leadership and exceptional strategic capabilities in developing and growing worldwide seafood […]

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Food City Adds First Starbucks Café Inside Store In Phoenix, AZ

Food City has announced the addition of a Starbucks café to its grocery store located in Phoenix, Arizona. The grocery store, located at 9020 W. Thomas Road, is the first of the company’s stores to open a Starbucks café in the state.  “It’s an honor to bring a brand-new Starbucks café to the inside of this […]

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Sprouts Appoints Konat As President And Chief Operating Officer

Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has announced Nicholas Konat as president and COO of the company, effective March 21. He has most recently served as chief merchandising officer at Petco Health and Wellness Co. Inc. Konat will report to Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts. “I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Nick to the Sprouts […]

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Prime Roots Announces Koji Deli Meats And Charcuterie

Berkeley, California-based Prime Roots is launching the first line of Koji Charcuterie and fully sliceable bulk Koji Deli Meats. Prime Roots’ Koji Meat line will include umami-rich hams, turkey, and salami, all of which can be hand-sliced in true deli style. Instead of using soy, wheat or peas, Prime Roots’ meats are made with koji, the fungi behind […]

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Columbus Craft Meats Launches New Marketing Campaign

Hayward, California-based Columbus Craft Meats has announced its new integrated marketing campaign – the “Like This” campaign. “Like This” shows consumers how they can use Columbus brand products to create charcuterie boards and bites. The campaign offers inspiration through easy charcuterie builds to deliver elevated experiences. Many of the featured flavor combinations are part of the new Perfect Charcuterie Bite […]

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Chicken Of The Sea Wins Brandspark’s Best New Product Award

San Diego, California-based Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods has announced that it’s Crispy Stuffed Shrimp Creamy Garlic and Spinach has earned a spot on BrandSpark’s “Best New Products Awards” list as a winner in the food and beverage category for frozen shrimp. “Best New Product Awards” surveyed consumers to determine which new products in 2022 they not only tried […]

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Cardenas Markets Now Accepts EBT SNAP Payments Via Instacart

Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets, one of the largest Hispanic grocery chains in the country, has announced that the company’s online storefront will accept Electronic Benefits Transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments via Instacart.  Cardenas Markets is the first Hispanic retailer to accept EBT SNAP Payment via Instacart.   “We are proud to be the first […]