Smart & Final, the company founded by J.S. Smart and H.D. Final, has a new branding campaign that it said places the ampersand (“&”)—already in the 144-year-old company’s name—front and center to showcase its relationship with both its customers and the communities it serves. The rollout includes print, radio, television and outdoor advertising in select markets […]
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Clorox Executive Chairman Knauss To Retire July 1
The Clorox Co. Executive Chairman Donald R. Knauss has decided to retire from the company and the board, effective July 1. Knauss served as chairman and CEO of the company from October 2006-November 2014, when he stepped into a newly created executive chairman role and Benno Dorer was appointed CEO. “Don was an outstanding CEO […]
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Team ShelbyUSA Readying For First-Ever CF Running Event
In the past few years, Team ShelbyUSA has walked, climbed, hiked and biked to fight cystic fibrosis. Now, it is building the first Team ShelbyUSA Running Team. This will be the first-ever CF running event for Team ShelbyUSA and the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation, Orange County Chapter. It will take place in Long Beach, California, […]
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Michael Teel Becomes Majority Owner Of Raley’s
A May 18 statement from Jim and Joyce Raley Teel revealed that the couple will transfer majority ownership of Raley’s Family of Fine Stores to their son, Michael Teel, who is president and CEO. Michael is the third generation owner of the family business. His four sisters will hold minority ownership of the West Sacramento, […]
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Raley’s And Partner Break Ground On Newest Urban Farm
Raley’s Family of Fine Stores and the Center for Land-Based Learning have partnered on the groundbreaking of the Food for Families Urban Farm. This unique partnership offers new pathways to developing urban farms in West Sacramento, California, thereby increasing access to fresh local produce, promoting community sustainability, encouraging volunteerism and stimulating educational opportunities. Twenty-five percent of the […]
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Frieda’s Karen Caplan To Be Recognized At 2015 Reception Honoring Women In Produce
Karen Caplan, president and CEO of Frieda’s Inc., headquartered in Los Alamitos, California, and the first female chairperson of the United Fresh Board of Directors, will be the honoree and featured speaker at the Reception Honoring Women in Produce on Tuesday, June 9, at United Fresh 2015 in Chicago. Held each year in conjunction with […]
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Superfresh Apricots Are Two Weeks Early This Season
Domex Superfresh Growers of Yakima, Washington, says it is looking forward to a “sweet” Washington State apricot crop this season—as weather has been ideal for growing the tree-ripened fruit in the premiere growing regions of Central Washington. This vintage crop should provide above-average sizing and flavor. The industry estimates approximately 8,000 tons, which is an […]
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Whole Foods To Open Store In University Place, Washington, On Thursday
Whole Foods Market will open in University Place, Washington, on Thursday. It will mark the first Whole Foods Market store in Pierce County and the eighth location for the Austin, Texas-based grocer in Washington State. “We’re thrilled to be opening our first store in Pierce County, and we’re very grateful for the warm welcome we’ve […]