Royal City, Washington-based Cascade Organic Flour is introducing 5 lb. retail bags of Organic All-Purpose Flour. This follow the successful launch in April of its 5 lb. retail bags of Organic Whole Wheat Flour. Cascade Organic Flour is a family-owned producer of organic wheat and organic wheat flour in the Pacific Northwest. Cascade Organic Flour’s modern flour […]
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Dole Packaged Foods Rolls Out Functional Line Of Juices, Fruit Bowls
In its next step toward achieving the goals outlined in The Dole Promise, part of which commits to eliminating added sugar in all its products by 2025, Dole Packaged Foods launched two new product lines: Dole Fruitify and Dole Essentials. “We understand that today’s consumer seeks products that are not only good for their health and fit their lifestyle, […]
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Gelson’s Irvine Store Hosts Grand Reopening Starting July 30
Gelson’s is celebrating the grand reopening of its Irvine, California, store – located at 5521 Alton Pkwy. – July 30 through Aug. 1. Designed to reinvent the customer shopping experience, the remodeled store will serve as a local hangout complete with a wine, craft beer and tapas bar and Gelson’s first stand-alone sushi bar. […]
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WAFC Appoints Hendry As Business Development Manager
The Western Association of Food Chains has appointed Dana Hendry as its new business development manager. “It is a pleasure to welcome Dana Hendry to the newly created position of business development manager,” said Carole Christianson, WAFC chief operating officer. “As the WAFC continues to evolve, Dana’s energy and passion for the food industry makes […]
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Plant-Based Pies Made With Fresh Seasonal Fruits
Raised Gluten Free, a women-owned business bringing small-batch, plant-based pies to market, is celebrating the flavors of spring and summer with two seasonally inspired offerings: Southern Peach and Blueberry Bliss. Both are 100 percent vegan and allergy-friendly and are crafted at a dedicated, certified gluten-free bakery in Northern California. They are also free of dairy, […]
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Teamsters At Columbia Distributing Ratify Record-Setting Contract
Members of Teamsters Local 174 working at Portland, Oregon-based Columbia Distributing came together recently to ratify what the union is calling an “industry-leading contract.” The five-year agreement includes record-setting wage and pension increases, along with “outstanding” medical benefits to approximately 310 warehouse and delivery employees. This contract settlement comes on the heels of a unanimous strike […]
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Victorville Resident Wins Cardenas Markets’ El Gran Sorteo De Loteria
Cardenas Markets named Victorville resident Araceli I. as the grand prize winner of the company’s inaugural El Gran Sorteo de Loteria Scratcher Sweepstakes Tournament. Cardenas Markets Chief Marketing Officer Adam Salgado presented her with keys to her new 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport at a car presentation ceremony held at the company’s Victorville location on […]
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Super A Foods Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Founder Amen’s Legacy
A year after the death of its beloved founder, Lou Amen, Commerce, Calilfornia-based Super A Foods is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Click below on The Shelby Report of the West‘s special section which commemorates the life and times of Amen, as well as the thriving supermarket chain he built that is run today by several of his […]