When Bristol Farms opens its new store in Yorba Linda, California, this month, it will become the first grocery store in the country selling plant-based meats and entrees in the butcher section. The selection will include plant-based chicken burgers and breakfast sausage from Huntington Beach, California-based Before the Butcher, as well as items like no-meat […]
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Fresh Cravings Salsa Dramatically Increases Distribution
FoodStory Brands’ Fresh Cravings salsa has increased its distribution by 125 percent in 12 months. Fresh Cravings refrigerated salsa received numerous new authorizations from prominent grocery stores, including international retailer Walmart Canada. Fresh Cravings salsa is now available in more than 9,000 fresh produce departments. The salsa is made in the USA and is part […]
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Bashas’ Diné Market In Sanders Is First New Store In A Decade
The new Bashas’ Diné Market in Sanders, Arizona, is the grocer’s first new-build store since 2009. A special grand opening celebration was held Wednesday, April 3. Representatives of the Navajo Nation, members of the Na’Ha’Ta Dzill Commission and members of the Basha family were on hand for the grand opening ceremony. The Na’Ha’Ta Dzill Veterans […]
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Bonduelle Fresh Americas Initiates Water Safety Plan For Growing Season
In the wake of recent outbreaks involving leafy greens and possibly linked to agricultural water, Irwindale, California-based Bonduelle Fresh Americas initiated a plan with its growers to ensure the safety of its leafy greens supply through the 2019 California growing season. “Safety has always been our highest priority and Bonduelle Fresh Americas continues to be […]
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Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofit groups for its annual Neighborhood Grant program. The Sprouts Neighborhood Grant program is available to nonprofit programs that support children’s health and nutrition education. “Through Neighborhood Grants, we’re working to shift the landscape of health by focusing on programs that empower children with the access, […]
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106-Year-Old Lehi Mills Rebrands, Expands Nationwide
After 106 years in business, Utah-based Lehi Mills has launched its baking mixes for nationwide distribution, along with a new brand design. “We are thrilled to announce the national launch of our products and new look,” said Steve Brailsford, president of Lehi Mills and KEB Enterprises. “Lehi Mills was founded over a century ago by […]
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Albertsons Debuts Open Nature Compostable, Sustainable Products
Albertsons Cos.’ Own Brands has unveiled new environmentally conscious items in its Open Nature brand, such as compostable products and items made with sustainable bamboo. Coinciding with the beginning of Earth Month, new eco picnic ware continues an Own Brands history of responsible environmental practices. “The driving belief behind our Open Nature brand is that […]
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Ventura Foods Promotes Euser, Hires Noonburg-Morgan
Ventura Foods has promoted Andy Euser to the newly-created role of chief administrative officer and hired Erika Noonburg-Morgan as CFO. Euser has served as Ventura Foods’ chief human resources officer and EVP for the past nine years. Ventura Foods’ newly formed chief administrative office will include information technology, human resources and corporate communications. “In Andy, […]