The Kroger Co. and Loop, a circular reuse platform developed by TerraCycle, have launched a selection of products in reusable packaging rather than in single-use plastic. Customers can now walk into one of 25 Kroger-owned Fred Meyer stores in the Portland metro area and purchase more than 20 products from leading consumer brands packaged in […]
Category: West
Posted inROFDA Reports, Home Page Slider, West
Extending Relationships Has Helped ROFDA Remain Relevant
ROFDA board member Bob Obray’s fondest memories of the organization have always centered on building deeper relationships. “Across the industry, whether it’s with other cooperative members or vendors, service providers…it’s about relationships. And I think this kind of reinvention, revitalization, whatever you want to call it, ROFDA gives us an opportunity to expand and extend […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Barons Market, Home Page Latest News, West
Barons Market Sees Results Via Partnerships With Micro-Influencers
Southern California-based Barons Market has grown a community online through social media by showcasing employees, sharing news and drawing customers into its stores. Another one of those opportunities is working with micro-influencers in the same area. “Unlike typical celebrities, experts or public figures, they’re individuals who work or specialize in a particular vertical and frequently […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Seapoint Farms Introduces Vegan Crispy Snack: Mighty Lil’ Crunchy Corn
Huntington Beach, California-based Seapoint Farms, maker of natural foods and snacks, has unveiled Mighty Lil’ Crunchy Corn. Mighty Lil’ Crunchy Corn is a new addition to Mighty Lil’ Lentils, which are currently available in four flavors. Mighty Lil’ Crunchy Corn is available in two vegan flavors, pink Himalayan salt and zesty ranch. This duo is crunchy on the outside […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Weee! Appoints Executives To Leadership Team, Board Of Directors
Fremont, California-based Weee! has announced three executive appointments as the company expands to meet the growing demands of its customers. “Weee!’s recent appointments bring a depth of experience in grocery, retail and e-commerce to our leadership bench and our board of directors,” said Larry Liu, CEO and founder of Weee!. “We are at a pivotal moment in the transformation […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
RangeMe Introduces Direct Purchasing To Product Discovery Platform
San Francisco-based RangeMe has expanded its industry standard service offering by giving buyers the ability to purchase products directly from suppliers. This has created the world’s largest wholesale marketplace for retailers by the sheer volume of buyers and suppliers already using RangeMe for product discovery. The capability will boost regional and independent retailers who can now order […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
CHKN Not Chicken Launches Plant-Based Chicken In Sprouts Locations
Portland, Oregon-based CHKN Not Chicken, a plant-based chicken alternative, has announced its arrival at all 370-plus Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide. Shoppers can find the plant-based chicken products in the frozen plant-based meat section. Sprouts will offer customers four flavors of CHKN Not Chicken that replicate the flavor of chicken. Flavors available include: Naked CHKN in […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Calavo Announces Promotion And Retirement Of Sales Team Members
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc., a global leader in the avocado and value-added fresh food industries, has announced the promotion of Gordon Breschini to director of national sales for the Calavo Fresh team, and the retirement of industry veteran, Bob Collier. Breschini, who has been with the company since 2008, most recently as senior account manager, […]