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Berry Growers Commit to 100% Recycle-Ready Packaging

In another step to further reduce the produce industry’s environmental impact, major North American fresh berry producers have committed to use 100 percent recycle-ready packaging by 2025. The California Strawberry Commission, the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), Asociacion national de Exportadores de Berries (Aneberries, Mexico), members of the National Berry Crops Initiative (NBCI) and South […]

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Instacart Drives Job Creation, Revenue Growth For Grocery Industry

A new study by Dr. Robert Kulick of NERA Economic Consulting released Feb. 12 reveals the positive economic impact that Instacart has on the broader U.S. retail grocery industry. The study leverages statistical analysis to quantify Instacart’s role—deemed “The Instacart Effect”—in driving significant increases in retail grocery employment and revenue. The study found that by […]

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Back To The Roots Is Redefining Gardening Category

Oakland, California-based Back to the Roots, an organic gardening company and pioneer in small-space, indoor gardening, has launched a new small-space, organic craft gardening category in big-box retailers nationwide. Back to the Roots will kick off 2020 launching in more than 2,300 Walmart stores across the country and accelerating its growth as the gardening brand […]

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Fourth & Heart Innovates Ghee Category With Woke Bars Launch

Venice, California-based artisanal food brand Fourth & Heart has transitioned to a lifestyle platform with the debut of its Woke energy bars. Harnessing its background in the ghee industry, the Woke bars will give consumers access to the benefits of clarified butter and collagen through an on-the-go format designed to power active lifestyles. Ghee is […]

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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Cave Creek, AZ, Store Feb. 19

Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Cave Creek, Arizona, at 5355 East Carefree Highway on Wednesday, Feb. 19. More than 100 new team members will be led by Store Manager Tom Critz, who has been with Sprouts in various leadership positions since 2011 and most recently managed the store at Scottsdale and Pinnacle Peak Roads. “Tom […]

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Updated: Service Set for Twain Harte Market Owner Parriott

Family and friends of Robert (Bob) Bernard Parriott, owner of Twain Harte Market in Twain Harte, California, will gather at 11 a.m. at the Black Oak Casino Conference Room in Tuolumne on March 8, 2020, to honor the life of a passionate grocer, loving father and grandfather, and devoted husband. Mr. Parriott died in a […]

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Green Gorilla Certified Organic Botanical CBD Balm Available Across U.S.

Green Gorilla, a manufacturer and brand of certified organic hemp cannabidiol products, is offering its highest strength Certified Organic botanical CBD balm in a 750-mg concentration. Each 1.75-oz. jar of the CBD balm contains 750 mg of active cannabidiol and has a suggested retail price of $99.99. The balm is available at retailers nationwide. Based […]

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4Keeps Roses Available In Select 7-Elevens This Valentine’s Day

Beverly Hills, California-based 4Keeps Roses Inc. has its specially preserved roses available for purchase at select 7-Eleven stores across the United States for Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Grown in the rich agricultural region of the Andes Mountains, the roses are picked at their peak. They are shipped directly to the company’s Southern California workshop for […]