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WEST: Cameron Relaunches Plus 3 Alliance, Rejoins As President

Francis Cameron has announced the relaunch of Plus 3 Alliance and has rejoined the organization as president. Plus 3 Alliance is a consulting service company founded by Cameron and his wife Teri in 2007 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Plus 3 provides services to retail, wholesale and the consumer package goods industries.  Cameron is […]

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4505 Meats Launches Its First Keto-Friendly Snack Mix

San Francisco-based 4505 Meats takes keto-friendly snacking to the next level with the launch of its first-ever snack mix, Cheese-Charrones. The product features a blend of 4505’s Chicharrones, Cracklins and Whisps Cheddar Cheese Crisps. The keto-friendly snack mix will be launched exclusively in Whole Foods stores nationwide and on Amazon. 4505 Cheese-Charrones Snack Mix features bite-sized pieces of Chicharrones and […]

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Save Mart Cos. One Of Forbes Best Employers for Women In 2020

The Modesto, California-based Save Mart Cos. has been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women for 2020. This annual award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., a statistics portal and industry ranking provider. “The Save Mart Companies has long been committed to inclusivity and cultivating a culture that supports women,” […]

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Mighty Lil’ Lentils Is Seapoint Farms’ New Healthy Superhero Snack

Huntington Beach, California-based Seapoint Farms has introduced its latest innovation – Mighty Lil’ Lentils, a new plant-based artisan crafted snack that comes in four flavors. The launch of Mighty Lil’ Lentils follows the introduction of the company’s Organic Edamame Pasta and Riced Veggie lines. Seapoint Farms has taken this nutritional powerhouse and created a variety […]

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Fortun’s Finishing Touch Soups And Sauces Launches Plant-Based Soups

Kevin G. Fortun, founder of Stockpot Soups and owner of Fortun’s Finishing Touch Soups and Sauces, has launched a new line of vegan soups available for retail and foodservice customers nationwide. The plant-based soups come in eight flavors from around the world. They include: Tom Kha, Thai Coconut Lime, African Peanut, Broccoli & Cheese, Creamy […]

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Market Profile: Pandemic’s Efforts Stretch From Bay Area To Oregon Line

by Cynthia Weifenbach, contributing writer The grocery industry has been at the forefront of feeding Northern California communities and doing its best to provide safe environments throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, not unlike other areas of the country, there are differences even within the region, such as San Francisco Bay and Sacramento. “We have these patches,” […]

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Kronos Advanced Technologies Accepted As Walmart.com Online Supplier

Los Angeles-based Kronos Advanced Technologies says it has been approved by Walmart Inc. as an online supplier at Walmart.com. The company’s air purifiers and other products soon will be available on Walmart.com. Walmart expanded its e-commerce marketplace and joined forces with Shopify, an all-in-one commerce platform used by more than one million businesses, to open […]