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Ralphs To Reopen Sawtelle Supermarket In West Los Angeles On June 1

Ralphs Grocery Co. this week will celebrate the grand reopening of its remodeled supermarket at 11361 National Boulevard in West Los Angeles’ Sawtelle neighborhood. Following more than three months of ceiling-to-floor renovations, the supermarket is set to reopen on Friday, June 1. As part of the celebration, the first 300 customers will receive coupons for free breakfast items, […]

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Industry Veteran Lutz To Join PMA In June As West Region VP

Produce industry veteran Steve Lutz will join the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) as regional VP–U.S. and Canada West in June. In this newly created senior-level position, Lutz will be responsible for expanding PMA’s West Coast presence. He will engage with members in the region to help them make the most of PMA to grow their […]

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USC Marshall Launches Master Of Science In Food Industry Leadership

The USC Marshall School of Business has launched a new online degree program. The master of science, food industry leadership (MS.FIL), is designed for current and future food industry executives. Developed through conversations with senior-level food industry management (FIM) program alumni and the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC), the MS.FIL will deliver relevant and […]

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Eddie Lund Takes The Helm Of Allen Lund Co. After Father’s Passing

The Allen Lund Co. (ALC) has promoted VP of Sales and Operations Eddie Lund to the role of president. He transitions into the position after the recent passing of his father, Mr. D. Allen Lund. Lund began his career with ALC in 1994 as a broker in the Portland office and was promoted to assistant […]

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Tribali Foods Launches Clean Meat Patties At Super Targets Nationwide

Tribali Foods, a purveyor of “clean” free-range chicken and grass-fed beef patties, has launched two of its varieties— Mediterranean Style Beef and Chipotle Chicken—in 185 Super Target locations from coast to coast. The patties are Paleo certified, Whole30 approved, Non-GMO Project Verified and free of gluten, dairy and soy.  Launched in San Marino, California, in […]

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Recommended: Albertsons To Remodel Idaho store, Plans 5 New Stores

The ParkCenter Albertsons is ready for a makeover that will bring a new Starbucks kiosk, new check stands and cold cases, and an expanded salad bar. The remodel comes as Albertsons is adding stores across Ada County. The $230,000 remodel will include new floor tiles and lass doors in the dairy section of the store […]

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Stater Bros. Honors Two Men Who Have 50 Or More Years’ Service

Stater Bros. Markets recently recognized “family” members who reached milestone years of service in their careers, including 55-year and 50-year team members. Through the “Family” Service Awards Program established in 1987, Stater Bros. team members reaching five, 10 and 15 years of service are recognized with a gold pin that signifies their years with the […]

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PCC Community Markets Commits To Improving Chicken Welfare

PCC Community Markets (PCC), a Seattle-based community-owned food market, is committing to improve the welfare of chickens raised for meat by meeting the standards of Compassion in World Farming’s Better Chicken Initiative (BCI) and the Joint Animal Protection Organization Statement on Broiler Chicken Welfare. PCC says it is the first retailer in the country to comprehensively address broiler chicken […]