StixFresh has come up with a way to extend the freshness of fruit naturally with a sticker. The company claims the stickers can extend the shelf life of fruits for up to two weeks longer. An all-natural compound contained on the sticker creates a protective layer around the fruit. Scientists at StixFresh have used a […]
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Sprig Said To Be Most Widely Distributed CBD Beverage In U.S.
With distribution now covering 17 states, Los Angeles-based Sprig says it is now the most widely-distributed CBD beverage in the United States. The company’s distribution agreements with independent Anheuser-Busch and Pepsi wholesalers gave the beverage entrée into eight additional states, the company said March 26. Cannabis-infused Sprig now is sold in more than 4,000 accounts […]
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Sunwink Sparkling Detox Ginger Herbal Tonic Available Nationwide
Sunwink Detox Ginger Herbal Tonic, launched in 2018, is now available nationwide. Sunwink also makes Tumeric Cleanse and Immunity Berry flavors. Consumers can purchase Sunwink products online or at 150 stores in the San Francisco Bay area or Erewhon in Los Angeles. Since Sunwink launched Sparkling Detox Ginger in 2018, the company had to increase […]
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Raley’s Food For Families Names 2019 Board Officers
Raley’s Food For Families has named the officers of its 2019 board of directors, with Jennie Teel-Wolter as board president and Heather Dubinetskiy as VP. Other approved officers include Raley’s executive team members Ken Mueller, CFO; Kevin Konkel, chief operations officer; and Becca Whitman, senior manager of community relations for Raley’s and executive director of […]
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Bashas’ Offers Special Discounts On Fresh Crusty Bread
Bashas’ supermarkets are offering customers special discounts on its fresh-baked bread. It’s one of several promotions currently occurring at Bashas’. Through March 26, customers can purchase Crusty Bread varieties such as Multi-grain, Poppy Seed, Sesame and Original, for a special discounted price of $1.50 each. To celebrate National French Bread Day on March 21, Bashas’ […]
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Funeral Services Planned For John Berberian, Founder Of Jons Market
John Berberian, founder of Jons Market in California, died March 12, 2019, due to a heart attack. Funeral services are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, at St. Mary’s Church, 500 South Central Avenue, Glendale, California. Burial will be at God’s Acre, Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles. A Hokejash (memorial […]
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Seattle’s Central Co-Op Hires Catherine Cleveland As CEO
The board of trustees for Seattle-based Central Co-op has hired Catherine Willis Cleveland as CEO. Central Co-op, a community-owned natural foods cooperative, is a full-service grocery store dedicated to sustainable practices and the Washington food economy. It sells organic produce, humanely raised meat and wild seafood, a large selection of bulk goods and herbs, an […]
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Swire Coca-Cola, Monster Energy Reach Agreement For Distribution
Swire Coca-Cola USA has come to an agreement giving the company and other Coca-Cola franchise bottlers the rights to distribute Monster Energy Co. products in parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. The terms of the deal give Swire Coca-Cola USA, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, Deming Coca-Cola and Durango Coca-Cola distribution rights for Monster Energy products throughout Arizona […]