On Aug. 13, in Los Angeles, the Pop-Tarts x Lyrical Lemonade Experience will open for business and transform basic items – backpacks, notebooks, skateboard decks and sneakers – into Pop-Tarts flavor-themed collectibles. Pop-Tarts and Lyrical Lemonade, along with special guests, will work with fans to customize their items with paint, exclusive patches, custom stickers and live artist illustrations. The experience will take […]
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Peet’s Coffee Introduces Line Of Flavored Coffee For Home Brewing
Emeryville, California-based Peet’s Coffee has introduced its first line of flavored coffee for home brewing with the launch of its new flavored coffee K-cup pods. Pairing Peet’s coffee with natural flavors for a cup at the press of a button, the new line features three choices: caramel brûlée, vanilla cinnamon and hazelnut mocha. Peet’s expansion […]
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McCollam Leaves Retirement To Serve As Albertsons Cos. President, CFO
Sharon McCollam will be joining Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. as its new president and CFO, reporting to CEO Vivek Sankaran, effective Sept. 7. She will succeed Bob Dimond, EVP and CFO, who will be retiring and will remain with the company as an advisor through February 2022 to ensure a seamless transition. McCollam, 59, retired […]
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Superior Grocers Names Fujimoto As New Chief Operating Officer
Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior Grocers has named Steve Fujimoto as its chief operating officer, effective Aug. 16. Fujimoto was VP of retail operations for the Portland Division of Albertsons in the Northwest. He led the operations of 141 stores in addition to the extensive support team to drive top sales and earnings performance in […]
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Amazon Fresh To Open Jackson Street Store In Seattle On Aug. 12
The new Amazon Fresh store in Seattle, Washington, located at 2301 S. Jackson St., will open on Aug. 12. This will be the second Amazon Fresh store to open in the Seattle area and the first in the Central District. To celebrate the grand opening, customers can visit the store on opening day for product […]
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Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Non-Dairy, Vegan Mochi Flavors
Bubbies Ice Cream, a mochi brand, has debuted three new non-dairy mochi flavors in six-pack retail boxes: Vegan Strawberry Mochi, Vegan Chocolate Mochi and a newly created flavor, Vegan Mango Mochi. Made with a base of coconut milk and wrapped in sweet mochi dough, the new varieties are now available in select Whole Foods Market […]
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Food City And Bashas’ Team Up To Challenge Arizonans
Arizona grocers Food City and Bashas’, along with Blue Clover Distillery and state celebrity chef Mark Tarbell, are on a search to find the best #HatchAtHomeAZ recipes featuring the Hatch Green Chile, which is in season now through mid-September. The chile is available at more than 100 Food City and Bashas’ stores throughout the state. […]
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Del Monte Fruit Infusions Offers Fruit Cup With Added Benefits
Walnut Creek, California-based Del Monte Foods Inc. has launched Del Monte Fruit Infusions, expanding the brand’s presence in the produce refrigerated aisle. This new line of products incorporates fruit chunks infused with antioxidants. According to a 2021 survey by the International Food Information Council, one in five Americans actively seek health benefits from foods, with energy, digestive […]