The owners of Northgate González Market, a California Latino-themed grocery chain, launched “Juntos” a campaign to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring community and business leaders and donating $40,000 to nonprofits in Southern California. The newly created Juntos Award salutes outstanding leaders who uplift the Hispanic community through their humanitarian and philanthropic contributions. Visit the […]
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Save Mart Co. Partners With Starship On Contactless Robotic Delivery
The Save Mart Cos., based in Modesto, California, recently announced the launch of an on-demand grocery delivery service to its customers at the Save Mart flagship store in Modesto in partnership with robot delivery company, Starship Technologies. The Save Mart Cos. is the first grocer in the U.S. to partner with Starship Technologies. The debut of the advanced […]
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Albertsons Cos., FishWise Dive Into National Seafood Month
Albertsons Cos. and FishWise are honoring National Seafood Month this October by collaborating on a project focused on improving seafood traceability. Today, traceability is key to adapt and rebuild global seafood supply chains that have been altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Every year, as part of Albertons’ Responsible Seafood Program, the company works with Santa Cruz, California-based […]
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Fig & Walnut Salad Latest Addition To Simply Fresh Family-Sized Line
Ontario, California-based FiveStar Gourmet Foods has launched its latest extension to the family size line of Simply Fresh Salads with its new Fig & Walnut Salad at Costco. Other best-selling recipes in the Simply Fresh Salads Family Size line include Mexican Style Caesar Salad with Cilantro Cesar Dressing and limited-edition Harvest Salad with Apple Cider […]
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Pepperdine’s MBA Candidates Partner With Califia Farms
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Education to Business (E2B) Program has announced a partnership with Califia Farms where MBA students will help bring fresh marketing ideas to the table for the plant-based food and beverage brand. Los Angeles-based Califia Farms offers a diverse assortment of premium plant-based products spanning milks, coffees, creamers, butters and more. Through the […]
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Vallarta Supermarkets Opens New Store In Madera, California
Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino-owned supermarket chains in California, hosted the grand opening of its 51st store Sept. 23 in Madera, California. Madera Mayor Andrew J. Medellin, local officials and dignitaries joined Vallarta Supermarket’s executive team for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, following public health guidelines, to mark the official grand opening. The new store is […]
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The Republic of Tea, Sprouts Partner To Benefit School Gardens
Larkspur, California-based The Republic of Tea and the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation are continuing their partnership to support school garden programs through the launch of their limited edition Red Apple Harvest Herb Tea, in which The Republic of Tea will donate $1 to the foundation for each tin sold. The exclusive tea is now available at more than 350 Sprouts locations […]
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Milne Fruit Products Acquires Valley Processing Assets
Milne Fruit Products has acquired the assets of Valley Processing, a fruit ingredient processor based in Sunnyside, Washington. The acquisition includes juice and puree production facilities along with freezer and cold storage facilities, all located in Sunnyside. According to Michael Sorenson, Milne’s president, “This acquisition brings a lot of synergy to Milne’s existing product line […]