In spring 2021, Los Angeles-based Wonderful Pistachios will launch two additions to its Wonderful Pistachios No Shells product line – BBQ and Sea Salt & Vinegar. BBQ Wonderful Pistachios No Shells have hickory-smoked flavor and are dashed with garlic, paprika and salt for a mix of sweet and smoky. Sea Salt & Vinegar Wonderful Pistachios No Shells […]
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Continental Mills Names CPG Veteran Neumann As Chief Growth Officer
As demand for its Krusteaz and other baking and breakfast brands continues to rise, Continental Mills has named Keith Neumann as chief growth officer, with responsibility for sales, marketing and R&D. He will report to Continental Mills President and CEO Andy Heily. Neumann brings a strong track record of contributing to growth at some of the […]
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Ontario Ranch, CA Welcomes 4th Stater Bros. Location
Stater Bros. Markets is opening a new supermarket to serve the community of Ontario Ranch in Ontario, California. It will be located at 3460 E. Ontario Ranch Road and will be the fourth to serve the city of Ontario. The new store will officially open for business on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6 a.m. with […]
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Cardenas Markets To Open Oct. 14 In Montclair, CA
Cardenas Markets will officially open its doors to the community of Montclair, California, on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Built from the ground up, the company’s 60th store is located at 5281 Holt Blvd. and stands at 41,652 sq. ft. Customers will find a variety of fresh and authentic product offerings that celebrate life, family and culture […]
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Teamsters Prepare To Strike Against Some SoCal Grocers
More than 4,000 Teamster warehouse workers and truck drivers that deliver food and supplies to Southern California grocery stores are facing the possibility of a work shutdown. Grocery supply chain workers and their employers – Albertsons (includes Vons and Pavilions) and Kroger (includes Ralphs and Food4Less) – have been in contract negotiations since early August. The workers’ contract expired on Sept. […]
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Good Food Holdings Appoints Stern New CEO To Replace Turnbull
Los Angeles-based Good Food Holdings, the food retailing holding company for Bristol Farms, Lazy Acres Natural Market, Metropolitan Market, New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Market, is appointing Neil Stern as its new CEO. Stern will be replacing Matt Turnbull, who has been with Good Food Holdings since 2012 and has served as its […]
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Gelson’s Closing Early Thanksgiving Day, All Day On Black Friday
In an unprecedented move, Encino, California-based Gelson’s says all its markets, distribution centers and offices across the Southland will be closed on Black Friday, Nov. 27, as a gesture of appreciation to all its employees and associates for their outstanding commitment during the Covid-19 pandemic. Stores will also close early on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. […]
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Frieda’s Spooky Foods Help With Healthy Halloween At Home
As the ghost of COVID continues to linger, Halloween is expected to look a little different this year, making now the perfect time to inspire shoppers and their families to try some new spooky foods in the produce department. According to a recent survey, 45 percent of shoppers are looking to find new and different […]