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Save Mart Cos. Deploys Autonomous Inventory Robots With Simbe

The Save Mart Cos. launched a pilot program, in partnership with Simbe, to roll out the autonomous inventory robot, Tally, in select Save Mart, Lucky/Lucky California and FoodMaxx banners in the Modesto, California and East Bay areas. Tally robots autonomously audit store shelves to ensure products are in stock and in the correct location on […]

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Cabo Fresh Launches Only Avocado In Squeeze Pouch

Cabo Fresh has launched Only Avocado, supplying avocados on demand in a squeeze pouch guaranteed to stay green for 10 days after opening. With only three natural ingredients and zero preservatives, it offers perfectly green avocado for days. The magic is in the cap. Airlock technology allows Only Avocado to stay green by eliminating air […]

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Zespri Starts SunGold Marketing Campaign In Mid-May

Orange County, California-based Zespri begins shipping its kiwifruit in mid-May. Leading the sales growth is Zespri’s SunGold, which is now the No. 1 largest and top-growing kiwifruit. Shoppers are better able to locate SunGold in the produce section with its newly designed vertical packaging, which is stackable and easier to merchandise. “Zespri is the world […]

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Lazarus Naturals Earns B Corporation Certification

Portland, Oregon-based Lazarus Naturals, a CBD company, has achieved B Corporation certification. As one of a handful of CBD companies with this certification, Lazarus Naturals has joined the global movement of 4,000 B Corps. across 150 industries and 74 countries with one unifying goal: to redefine success in business. “Our mission is to provide high-quality, […]

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USC Marshall School Of Business Honors Christianson

The USC Marshall Food Industry Management certificate program will honor Carole Christianson, chief operating officer of the Western Association of Food Chains, as its 2021 Executive of the Year. Christianson will be the keynote speaker at the April graduation banquet and help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the WAFC. Christianson is a graduate of the […]

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Impossible Foods Hires Turner As Chief Experience Officer

Redwood City, California-based Impossible Foods has hired former Apple creative leader Steve Turner as chief experience officer. In this newly created role, Turner will be in charge of building brand awareness and accelerating the global consumer movement to a sustainable food system. He’s a key member of the company’s senior executive team and reports directly […]

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Dole Food Co. Partners With Beanstalk To Extend Brand Offerings

Dole Food Co. is partnering with global brand extension licensing agency, Beanstalk, to extend its brand into food categories that further empower consumers to experience healthy living through association with the DOLE brand. For generations the Dole brand has represented the highest quality in produce with a mission to make the world a healthier place […]

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Beyond Meat Expands U.S. Retail Distribution Within Grocery Chains

El Segundo, California-based Beyond Meat has made several major product expansions within its existing footprint at retailers nationwide. As demand for plant-based meat continues to rise, this increased distribution strengthens the company’s retail presence at approximately 28,000 retail outlets across the U.S. The expanded retail product availability includes: Beyond Meatballs: Newly available at Kroger (approximately 1,500 stores), Target (750 stores) […]