Understanding the special needs of its senior citizen and disabled customer population during the coronavirus pandemic, Northgate González Market now will open all 41 stores starting Tuesday, March 17, at 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. for seniors 65-years and older and disabled. “During these challenging times Northgate González Market is here to serve as your […]
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Filipino American Supermarket Chain Island Pacific Gives Back
The Filipino American supermarket chain, Island Pacific Supermarket, currently with 16 locations serving communities in California and Las Vegas, is shifting its organization culture for 2020. The purpose-driven focus of the Island Pacific company will specifically develop tangible and measurable community initiatives to create opportunities for partnerships that transform its store space as the hub […]
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Whole Foods Market Honors Frieda’s During International Women’s Month
In support of March being celebrated as International Women’s Month, Whole Foods Market is celebrating women with its Women Makers Raising the Bar campaign, a movement highlighting the accomplishments of notable women makers. This year, Frieda’s Specialty Produce is a focal point in the produce department as a Female First for being a female-led trailblazing […]
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Clif Bar Features Women Athletes On Packaging For First Time Ever
For the first time in its 28-year history, Clif Bar will replace the iconic climber on the most popular flavors of its Clif Bar packaging with real-life trailblazers—six women athletes representing six different sports. This change celebrates the athletes who require sustained energy to push boundaries and go farther in their discipline. The limited-edition packaging […]
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Ocean Garden Products Appoints Lopez As New CEO
Ocean Garden Products Inc., the California-based seafood company known for its wild caught and farm raised Mexican shrimp, has named Celso Lopez its new president and CEO. Lopez has served until now as Ocean Garden’s CFO and has been with the company for 17 years. He has broad experience in multiple divisions of the company […]
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Diestel Family Ranch Introduces Sous-Vide Turkey Meatloaf
Diestel is introducing its Sous-Vide Turkey Meatloaf as an easy-to-prep dinner solution for families. Available in traditional and Florentine flavors, the fully-cooked turkey meatloaf is made from butcher-quality, whole-muscle cuts to deliver authentic turkey flavor and premium texture. The sous-vide cooking method ensures a moist and tasty loaf every time, all while making it simple […]
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Kind Snacks Founder Partners With Ellenos Yogurt To Accelerate Growth
Ellenos, the Greek yogurt brand born in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, has received new investment from Daniel Lubetzky, founder and executive chairman of Kind Snacks. The strategic partnership not only will further propel Ellenos’ market expansion but also will leverage Lubetzky as a mentor to Ellenos’ founders and leadership team. Founded in 2013, Ellenos was […]
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US Foods To Acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores
US Foods Holding Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management Inc. for $970 million in cash. Smart Foodservice operates 70 small-format cash and carry stores across California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Montana that serve small and mid-sized restaurants […]