In conjunction with Allen Lund Co.‘s annual managers’ meeting and awards banquet, Bill Bess was the recipient of the inaugural Allen Lund Legacy Award. The award has been created to honor an Allen Lund Co. employee who exemplifies the unique leadership qualities and character of founder Allen Lund. “I am very excited to announce the creation of […]
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Instacart Hiring 300,000; Western Grocers Taking Actions In Response To Pandemic
The number of cases of Covid-19 continue to increase across the United States daily and while some industries are at a virtual standstill, the grocery industry is hard-pressed to keep up with consumer demand. While California-based Instacart is planning to hire 300,000 people nationwide, Western grocers Smart & Final, Superior Grocers and Albertsons Cos. are […]
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Western Suppliers, Grocers Addressing Needs During Global Pandemic
As the global Covid-19 pandemic continues to dominate headlines, those on the front lines of keeping America fed and supplied with essentials are dealing with increased demand. Consumer tissue and bleached paperboard supplier Clearwater Paper is among suppliers in the West trying to keep up with a huge increase in demand for its paper goods. […]
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Just Expands Partnerships Globally, Adds Former Coca-Cola Executive
Just, a San Francisco-based company that applies cutting-edge science and technology to create healthier, more sustainable foods, has announced a host of partnerships to manufacture and distribute its award-winning Just Egg across North America, Latin America, Europe and East Asia. Just Egg is a breakfast protein made from plants that scrambles just like eggs. This […]
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Gold Coast Launches After-School Program In Santa Maria Valley
Gold Coast Packing, a grower, shipper and processor of fresh produce, has launched its first after-school program, Fantastic Fridays, to bring fresh vegetables to children throughout the Santa Maria Valley in California. On Fantastic Fridays, Gold Coast personally delivers on average 200 to 250 pounds of fresh produce to schools in the Santa Maria Bonita […]
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Northgate Gonzalez To Open Early To Help Elderly During Pandemic
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 […]