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 […]
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WAFC’s Retail Management Certificate Lauded By White House
At an April 24 gathering at the White House centered on “Upskilling America,” the Western Association of Food Chains’ (WAFC) Retail Management Certificate received recognition. According to a statement from the White House’s Office of the Press Secretary, “Labor leaders such as local affiliates of SEIU and AFL-CIO, nonprofits like Goodwill and industry groups such as […]
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Hawaii Becomes First State To Pass Bill To Up Tobacco Purchase Age
On Friday, Hawaii became the first state in the nation to pass legislation to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21. The bill now goes to Gov. David Ige for his signature. Hawaii joins at least 64 cities and counties in seven states that have raised the tobacco age […]
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Lenny & Larry’s Launch New Snickerdoodle Complete Cookie At Venice Beach Event Today
Lenny & Larry’s is rolling out its Snickerdoodle Complete Cookie. Made with ground cinnamon and sugar, plus a little twist, the Snickerdoodle is an all-natural, high-protein morsel. To introduce the Snickerdoodle into the Lenny & Larry’s “fit family,” a launch event will be held for all ages today at California’s Muscle Beach on the Venice […]
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Setton Farms Becomes Official Sponsor Of Upcoming Produce For Kids Campaign
Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc.—the nation’s second largest pistachio processor and maker of Setton Farms Pistachio Chewy Bites based in California’s Central Valley—is now the official sponsor of the upcoming Acme Markets and Produce for Kids campaign. The promotion will help raise funds for Philabundance, the largest hunger relief organization in the Delaware Valley, […]