Digimarc Corp. is collaborating with Walmart to improve the management of packaged fresh foods. The program is intended to reduce fresh food waste and provide everyday lowest prices by automating the markdown process. “We are working closely with Digimarc to innovate and apply new technologies that will aim to reduce waste, help improve our overall […]
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Gelson’s Slobom Elected Chair Of CGA Education Foundation Board
Gelson’s Markets Senior Director of Store Operations Jacquie Slobom has been elected chair of the California Grocers Association Education Foundation Board of Trustees. Slobom succeeds Brad Askeland of North State Grocery Inc., who had served as chair for three years. “I am honored to serve as the chair of the CGAEF Board of Trustees,” said […]
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Renaissance Food Group Names St George VP-Business Development
Renaissance Food Group has hired industry veteran Kim St George as VP of business development. St George will work to develop a strategic plan to support existing business channels while focusing on new growth opportunities as they align with overall company goals and initiatives. Rancho Cordova, California-based Renaissance Food Group is a fresh food company […]
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Central Valley Meat Holding Co. Acquires Harris Ranch Beef
Central Valley Meat Holding Co. has acquired Harris Ranch Beef Holding Co., including its Harris Feeding Co. and Harris Ranch Beef Co. subsidiaries. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Central Valley Meat Co. is a family-owned meat processor in Hanford, California, that was founded in 1993. Harris Ranch Beef has operated in California’s […]
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Stanmar International Introduces New Products To U.S. Market
Stanmar International, based in Canada with its U.S. headquarters in San Diego, presented several products it wants to market in the U.S. at Natural Products Expo West, held March 6-9 in Anaheim, California. One of those products is the Simply Delish line of vegan, non-GMO gelatins and puddings. “We were introduced to this particular group […]
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Pilot Successful, Raley’s Implements Itasca Magic Computer Ordering
Raley’s is implementing Itasca Magic computer generated ordering and inventory optimization in all of its 129 locations. After a successful pilot run for Magic, Raley’s will roll out the and industry-standard DSD receiving service to its remaining stores. Itasca Magic is a computer-generated order and inventory management system that optimizes inventory. The system forecasts consumer […]
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Consumer Reports Rates Gelson’s Markets ‘Best In The West’
Gelson’s Markets has been rated “Best in the West” among Consumer Reports’ annual Grocery Store and Supermarket Rankings released earlier in April. Southern California-based Gelson’s Markets also was rated fourth in the nation in Consumer Reports’ rankings of 96 grocery brands. In Consumer Reports’ Grocery Store & Supermarket Rankings published on April 17, which include […]
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Cacique Acquires Arizona Salsa Maker El Sol Foods
Cacique Inc., a maker of authentic Mexican style cheeses, cremas and chorizos, has acquired family-owned El Sol Foods, a maker of homestyle salsas headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona. The acquisition will be the Monrovia, California-based Cacique brand’s entrance into the salsa category. It allows Cacique to extend its portfolio of authentic Hispanic foods to consumers across […]