Island Pacific Supermarket, with locations in California and Nevada, has opened its 17th location at 317 N. Nellis Blvd. in Las Vegas, Nevada. This newest location is within 5 miles of Nellis Air Force Base, which employs 9,500 military and civilian personnel with a total military population of more than 40,000, including family members and retired military personnel. Island […]
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Wonderful Pistachios Celebrates World Pistachio Day With New Flavors
Wonderful Pistachios is celebrating World Pistachio Day on Feb. 26 by introducing the new flavors of BBQ and Sea Salt & Vinegar Wonderful Pistachios No Shells. Available now at select online retailers and hitting store shelves nationwide in the U.S. and Canada by early April, the new Wonderful Pistachios No Shells flavors are a good source […]
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AFS Celebrates First Supermarket Employee Appreciation Day
Food Marketing Institute, in partnership with Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores, introduced Feb. 22 as Supermarket Employee Appreciation Day, with the first established day to observe supermarket employees and recognize the critical role they play in the communities they serve. Team members at Associated Food Stores received 5 percent off all purchases made Feb. […]
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Amazon Fresh Store Now Open In Fullerton, California
The new Amazon Fresh grocery store in Fullerton, California, is now open to the public. It is the seventh Amazon Fresh store to open in southern California and the 10th store in the country. Amazon Fresh has introduced new ways to make grocery shopping more convenient, including the Amazon Dash Cart, which enables customers to skip […]
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New Tillamook Creamery Collection Yogurts Adds Customization
Tillamook County Creamery Association, the 112-year-old farmer-owned dairy co-op, is expanding its offering of high-quality snacks to now include Tillamook Creamery Collection yogurt. The new line includes six side-by-side flavor combinations served in a reusable cup – a first-of-its-kind offering for the cultured category. “Often times, yogurts make you choose either satisfying protein or great taste, function or flavor,” said Lara […]
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Gelson’s To Be Acquired By Pan Pacific International Holdings
Pan Pacific International Holdings and TPG Capital have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which PPIH will acquire Gelson’s Markets. The premier Southern California-based supermarket chain is currently owned by TPG Capital. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021 and is subject to customary closing conditions. TPG Capital is […]
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Companies Hailed For Steps Toward Diversity, Equity And Inclusion
In the March print editions and online, Shelby Publishing unveils the recipients of its inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion awards. The first-of-its-kind program recognizes retailers, wholesalers, distributors, suppliers/vendors and solutions providers that are working to advance and uphold diversity, equity and inclusion in the U.S. grocery industry. In both their workplaces and the community at […]
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Avocados From Mexico Brings Back Taco Tip-Off Program
Avocados From Mexico is teaming up with Mission Foods, a tortilla brand in the U.S., for the second consecutive year for the return of “Taco Tip Off.” The promotional program celebrates the college basketball season and championship and offers a full court advantage to boost avocado sales and increase basket size with Mission brand pitas, […]