Bloomington, California-based RPP Products, a national privately held manufacturer and distributor of automotive oil and additives to the convenience and grocery channels, shifted production to make in excess of 20,000 gallons of FDA-approved hand sanitizer daily, for as long as it’s needed. The company continues to ramp up its production capacity by tens of thousands […]
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Earthwise: Properly Clean, Disinfect Reusable Bags After Each Use
Customers have focused on ways they can positively impact the environment, and that has led them to purchasing and shopping with reusable bags. In the midst of this pandemic, many changes have been enacted to err on the side of caution to keep the public safe and healthy. One of those changes has affected the […]
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UFCW 8-Golden State Members Ratify Agreements With Raley’s
Members of UFCW 8-Golden State have voted overwhelmingly to ratify new agreements with the Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill supermarket chains in California. “Our members appreciate the value and security this contract provides, which would not be possible without the continued solidarity with their union,” UFCW 8-Golden State President Jacques Loveall said after the […]
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Stater Bros. Markets Extends Operating Hours In All Locations
Effective Monday, April 27, all 169 Stater Bros. Markets locations will modify their temporary operating hours to 8 a.m.-11 p.m. The stores will continue to offer an exclusive senior shopping hour from 7- 8 a.m. daily. These store hour modifications will be effective until further notice. “We are dedicated to serving our community by offering […]
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CA Governor Suspends In-Store Takeback, Single-Use Bag Ban
As part of the California Grocers Association’s (CGA) work with Gov. Gavin Newsom and labor advocates, the association pressed Newsom to provide relief from CRV redemption requirements and flexibility in terms of grocery bag policies. On April 23, Newsom suspended regulations requiring grocer participation in the CRV redemption program and the statewide ban on single-use […]
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Dollar General Opens First Store In Washington State
Dollar General has opened its first store in Washington state, increasing its national presence to 46 states. The store opened in Cathlamet in Wahkiakum County. “Dollar General is proud to extend our store presence and bring our mission of serving others to Washington state residents. We are proud to be able to open and operate […]
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La Tropicana Market Sees Growth From E-Commerce Platform
La Tropicana Market has implemented Local Express, the provider of an e-commerce platform for community-based retailers, to help the company bring online shopping to its customers. La Tropicana Market, based in the northeast Los Angeles neighborhood of Highland Park, serves a diverse and vibrant community and sells a finely curated assortment that includes many upscale grocery items, […]
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Continental Mills Purchases New Facility To Expand Production Capacity
Tukwila, Washington-based Continental Mills Inc., the maker of baking, breakfast and snack brands including Krusteaz speed-scratch mixes and others, has purchased a 175,000-s.f. facility in Effingham, Illinois, located adjacent to its existing manufacturing facility in Effingham. Acquired from Hodgson Mill, the facility will provide the company the capacity it needs to support continued growth. “This […]