In recognition of Veterans Day, Bashas’ stores in Arizona’s Valley donated $1 for every 6.3-oz. bag of Kettle Heroes popcorn purchased on Tuesday to Military Assistance Mission, an Arizona nonprofit that provides financial and moral aid to current Arizona active duty military, their families and wounded warriors. Kettle Heroes also had a truck set up […]
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Probar Partners With Utah Food Bank To Donate 50K Meal Bars
Probar, creator of convenient, healthy, plant-based food products, is partnering with Utah Food Bank in support of Feeding America’s nationally recognized BackPack Program. Probar has made a commitment to donate 50,000 Meal bars over 12 months starting this month. The BackPack Program works in conjunction with after-school programs to ensure that children at risk of […]
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Oregon’s GMO Labeling Initiative Remains Too Close To Call
Measure 92, Oregon’s mandatory GMO-labeling initiative, remained too close to call Wednesday morning. KGW.com reports that, with 100 percent of precincts reporting, the Secretary of State’s office showed the measure failing by about 51 to 49 percent. However, the Yes on 92 campaign said it likely would be a few days before the race is […]
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Fry’s Food Stores, Smith’s Ratify Labor Agreement With UFCW In Arizona
Associates of Fry’s Food Stores and Smith’s Food and Drug in Arizona have ratified a new labor agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 99. “Fry’s is pleased to reach an agreement that is good for our associates. The agreement offers our associates a competitive compensation package,” said Fry’s President Steve McKinney. “This agreement comes […]
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Washington Food Industry Association Hands Out Annual Awards
The Washington Food Industry Association (WFIA) last week presented its annual awards during a surprise ceremony that highlighted the many achievements of the state’s grocery industry. Vashon Thriftway recognized with excellence award Norm Mathews, owner of Vashon Thriftway, was presented with the 2014 Excellence in Operations Award by the WFIA. “Norm has worked tirelessly to […]
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Wonderful Halos, Mulholland Citrus Collaborate To Expand Mandarin Market
Paramount Citrus, America’s largest citrus grower, has partnered with Mulholland Citrus, one of the top California-based mandarin farming, packing and selling operations, to become the exclusive sales agent for Mulholland Citrus’ mandarins. The goal of the partnership is to expand the consumption and category of mandarins across North America by consolidating volume in the No. 1 […]
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C.H. Robinson Will Manage New Robinson Fresh Ops Facility In Calif.
C.H. Robinson has begun operations out of a new, state-of-the-art facility in Corona, California, in order to provide Robinson Fresh customers with expanded and efficient supply chain solutions. The service center has more than 187,000 s.f. of warehouse space that includes more than 135,000 s.f. of temperature-controlled operations, eight cold rooms with varying temperature zones, […]
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Mi Pueblos In NorCal Offering All Western Union Services
Mi Pueblo Food Centers has partnered with Western Union to offer shoppers access to Western Union Money Transfer®, money order and bill payment. The services are available at Mi Pueblo stores in the Bay Area, Monterey Peninsula and Central Valley of California. The collaboration is part of Western Union’s efforts to strengthen its independent retail […]