Los Angeles-based Pom Wonderful, the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the U.S., is launching its largest digital marketing campaign ever for its Pom Poms Fresh Pomegranate Arils. The campaign highlights Pom Poms not only as a healthy snack but also as a fun way to get antioxidants. Pom Poms, […]
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Jan Gee Looking Forward To Upcoming Retirement; Successor Ready For New Role
Jan Gee, the Washington Food Industry Association’s long-serving executive and lobbyist, said she is looking forward to her retirement, especially being able to spend more time with her family. Gee has served as president and CEO of the WFIA since 2006. Her successor, Tammie Hetrick, has been working with Gee during a transition phase and […]
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Sunions Tearless Onions Are Coming Back Onto The Shelf
Parma, Idaho-based Sunions, America’s first tearless and sweet onion, are hitting retail shelves. Decades of research and a tightly controlled testing protocol are to thank for these game-changing onions. “Sunions undergo a certification process unique to the onion category. A sensory panel determines the ship date of Sunions by following a protocol consisting of three […]
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Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Announces Net Sales Increase In Q3
Emeryville, Califorinia-based Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 ended Sept. 26. Net sales increased by 17.1 percent to $764.1 million from $652.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019; comparable store sales increased by 9.1 percent compared to a 5.8 percent increase in the same period […]
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Amazon Fresh Store Opens In Northridge, California
A new Amazon Fresh Store has opened in Northridge, California, at 19340 Rinalid St. Store hours are 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, with 7-8 a.m. reserved for customers who are 60 years or older, those with disabilities and those whom the CDC defines as high risk. The approximately 30,000-square-foot store features a wide assortment of national […]
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Pacific International Marketing Names Villalobos As Sales Executive
Pacific International Marketing has named seasoned produce salesperson Greg Villalobos as sales executive and commodity manger. Villalobos joins Pacific after 25 years in sales for other industry leaders such as Mann Packing Co./Del Monte, Dole and Earthbound Farm. Villalobos will be heading up the broccoli segment for Pacific, taking advantage of his sales experience in […]
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Gelson’s Offers Traditional Thanksgiving Favorites New Menu Items
With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, and many consumers staying put due to COVID-19, Gelson’s wants to make it easier to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast with family and friends. The Southern California retailer is offering a wide array of pre-cooked selections from traditional choices to plant-based dinners and an à la carte menu for […]
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Food City Invites Customers To Share Their Tamale-Making Memories
To celebrate the holiday season, Food City in Arizona is searching for the best tamale-making memories and photos. Now until Saturday, Nov. 14, Food City is inviting shoppers to submit their favorite tamale-making memory to Food City at myfoodcity.com/tamalada for a chance to win one of three $400 prize packages. Each winner receives a $200 Food City grocery gift […]