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Associated Retail Operations Celebrates Teachers

While many professions were hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers experienced some unique challenges. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week May 3-7, Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores and its Associated Retail Operations awarded four teachers, who went above and beyond, a $100 Food Club gift card.   Associated Food Stores is an independent, […]

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Gelson’s Rewarding VIP Customers With Sampler Box

Encino, California-based Gelson’s has introduced the Rewards Program Sampler Box as a way to not only reward and thank their most loyal customers, but also to showcase some new products. VIP customers receive a box each quarter highlighting new items with samples and high-value coupons. The box enables customers to try new products risk-free that […]

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Albertsons Cos. Names Saenz EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has named Jennifer Saenz as EVP, chief merchandising officer, effective July 12. Saenz will be responsible for all areas of merchandising within the company, including Own Brands. Saenz also will be responsible for further strengthening the company’s relationships with its brand partners. She will join the company’s senior leadership team and […]

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Rogue Creamery Wins National Sustainability Award

Rogue Creamery, a small Southern Oregon artisan creamery internationally known for its handcrafted cheeses, has been awarded the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for Outstanding Dairy Processing and Manufacturing during June Dairy Month. The awards program is managed by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, which was established under the leadership of dairy farmers and dairy […]

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Suzie’s Brewery Introduces Mountain Pack Multipack Flavors

Suzie’s Organic Hard Seltzers Mountain Pack is now available in stores across the country. The package is highlighted by a nostalgic logo graphic featuring the saying “The Mountain is Calling.” Suzie’s Hard Seltzers are USDA Certified Organic.   Suzie’s Mountain Pack features three new flavors: GreenApple, CherryLime and Raspberry to go along with VeryBerry. The Mountain pack includes 12 12-oz. cans and retails […]

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Driscoll’s Kicks Off Summer With Return Of Rosé Berries

This summer, Driscoll’s, headquartered in Watsonville, California, will help berry lovers kick off the season with the anticipated return of Rosé Berries – blush-colored strawberries and raspberries – and its Sweetest Batch strawberries and raspberries, each selected for their extra-sweet flavor profiles. Both berry collections were developed to deliver a premium produce experience. Driscoll’s Rosé […]