California-based Farmstead and Forage have announced a new partnership intended to help combat food insecurity in two ways: Farmstead will integrate Forage’s technology into its own e-commerce operations by Q2 2022 so that it can begin to accept EBT/SNAP payments for e-commerce orders – making it the first online-only grocer to do so. Farmstead will […]
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DoorDash Partners With Bristol Farms For On-Demand Delivery
DoorDash, a last-mile logistics platform, and Bristol Farms, a food retailer serving the greater Los Angeles market, are partnering to offer on-demand grocery delivery across Southern California, from Santa Barbara to Palm Desert. DoorDash will feature thousands of items from Bristol Farms, including premium and organic produce, fresh baked goods, full-service premium meats, fresh fish, […]
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Croff Promoted To Chief HR Officer Of The Raley’s Companies
In anticipation of the acquisition of Bashas’ Family of Stores later this month, West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s has promoted Laura Croff to chief human resources officer of The Raley’s Companies, a newly formed enterprise that will oversee the organization’s independent operating divisions. Croff has served in various leadership capacities at Raley’s over the past 20 […]
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Tattooed Chef Names Guarrasi As Chief Operating Officer
Paramount, California-based Tattooed Chef Inc. has appointed Gaspare “Gasper” Guarrasi as its new chief operating officer, effective Nov. 29. As COO, Guarrasi is responsible for the plant-based food company’s global operations and production. He will report to Sam Galletti, president and CEO. The company’s current COO, Stephanie Dieckmann, will remain with the company as CFO. […]
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Clover Sonoma Partners With Alpina To Facilitate Growth In U.S. Market
Petaluma, California-based Clover Sonoma has entered into a partnership with Alpina, a family-owned food company based in Colombia. Both family-owned companies hold a shared vision for the future of dairy and that means taking a global perspective. The alliance will support the growth of Clover Sonoma’s business operations, sustainability efforts and product innovation, while strengthening […]
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Northgate González Market, Hyundai Partner To Give Turkeys, Gift Cards
Anaheim, California-based Northgate González Market teamed up with Oportun and Hyundai last week to donate more than 5,000 turkey vouchers, groceries and cash gift cards to provide some relief and holiday cheer to families dealing with food insecurities. “We recognize many people are hurting, and through our business and nonprofit partnerships, we are honored to […]
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Jones Soda COO Chastain Named President Of New Beverage Division
Seattle, Washington-based Jones Soda Co., the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-designed label artwork, has promoted longtime executive team member Eric Chastain to serve as president of the new Jones Soda Beverage Division. The position was created as part of a leadership expansion related to the upcoming launch of a new […]
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Gelson’s Customers Asked To Support Annual Toy Drive
Gelson’s customers across Southern California are encouraged to take part in the company’s annual toy drive this December and donate a toy to a child in need. The toy drive will benefit disadvantaged children throughout the region and will take place at all 27 Gelson’s stores, as well as internally at the corporate office and warehouse. […]