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 […]
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Stater Bros. Charities, IWFC’s Virtual Walk Thanks Supporters With Prizes
The Virtual Believe Walk, presented by Stater Bros. Charities and Inland Women Fighting Cancer, is offering opportunities to win up to $3,250 in prizes through participation in a fitness challenge, contests and registration for a live, virtual kick-off event. “These contests are a fun incentive to bring our community together in a positive way to […]
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Amazon Fresh Woodland Hills, CA Store Now Open To Public
The Amazon Fresh grocery store is now open to everyone in Woodland Hills, California, after opening Aug. 27 to select customers. Low-priced items that are available every day include $0.15 bananas; $0.89 freshly baked bread; $1.79 freshly baked pizza slices; and $4.97 rotisserie chickens. In addition to those items, the store offers consistently low-prices across its aisles, […]
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Shopkick Names Gillespie New EVP Of Data And Analytics
Redwood City, California-based Shopkick, a shopping rewards app, has named marketing and data science executive Jaysen Gillespie as its new EVP of data and analytics. In this role, Gillespie will spearhead data and analytics initiatives to improve Shopkick’s messaging, strategy and user experience, as well as deepen relationships with both users and retail partners. “Jaysen’s […]
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Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Announces Changes To Board Of Directors
Matthew B. Eisen, principal at Hellman & Friedman, and Sameer Narang, partner at Hellman & Friedman, have resigned as members of the Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Board of Directors, effective Sept. 2. Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has appointed Carey Jaros to its board, effective Sept. 4. Jaros brings more than 20 years of strategy, finance and […]