As summer hits its stride in Arizona, AJ’s Fine Foods has ramped up several programs that aim to educate and indulge Arizonans of all ages. Through July 31, AJ’s is on the search for a pint-sized kitchen phenom through its Little Chefs Cooking Contest. Children ages 4 to 12 are encouraged to create AJ’s signature Fruit […]
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Cardenas Markets Announces Launch Of New, Bilingual Website
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets, one of the largest Hispanic grocery chains in the country, has launched its redesigned bilingual website: cardenasmarkets.com. The revamped site features a contemporary design, improved navigation and user-friendly interface in both English and Spanish. “Our primary goal during the redesign process was to create an engaging, user-friendly, bilingual and responsive experience […]
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Plenty Executives Honored With Fruit + Vegetable 40 Under 40 Awards
San Francisco, California-based Plenty, one of the flavor-first vertical farming companies, said two senior executives – Dr. Michael Schwieterman and Brian Pedersen – were both recognized in the Fruit + Vegetable 40 under 40 Awards by Fruit Growers News and Vegetable Growers News. The list is reserved exclusively for outstanding young industry professionals who demonstrate […]
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Hatch Chile Season Returns To Gelson’s With Live Events, Roastings
Encino, California-based Gelson’s once again will continue the tradition of celebrating Hatch Chile Season, and some stores will offer a variation of heat levels depending on the crop. Live roastings are back at a few stores this year including Westlake Village on Aug. 7, La Costa/Carlsbad on Aug. 14, Valley Village/NoHo on Aug. 21 and Long […]
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Stater Bros.’ First ‘Local Fare’ Forum To Showcase California Suppliers
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has created a “Local Fare” forum to offer greater opportunities for local brands to connect with new customers and gain the attention of a regional retailer, which can be challenging for smaller, local brands. The Local Fare will take place July 26-Aug. 6 on the online product discovery and […]
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Rogue Creamery Named A 2021 ‘Best For The World’ B Corporation
Certified B Corp. and artisan cheese maker Rogue Creamery has been recognized as a 2021 “Best for the World” B Corporation, ranking in the top 5 percent of B Corps. worldwide for its positive impact on people and planet. Central Point, Oregon-based Rogue Creamery was named Best for the World specifically for its Environmental Impact […]
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Cascade Organic Flour Releases New Retail Line With 5 Lb. Bags Of Flour
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, […]