Pastry Smart LLC has launched its latest organic and American Humane Certified brioche bread, Miettes de Pain. The bread is available in Whole Foods Market stores throughout Northern California and Reno. An exclusive brand for Whole Foods Market, Miettes de Pain is a line of French-inspired handcrafted brioche breads—light, airy and rich with the flavors […]
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Unified Grocers Advancing Waste Reduction Efforts
Unified Grocers, the largest wholesale grocery distributor in the western U.S., is making significant advancements in its ongoing effort to reduce waste and encourage earth-sustaining practices throughout the organization, the Commerce, Calif.-based wholesaler says. As part of Unified’s commitment to being a good steward of the earth while responsibly growing its business, the company has […]
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The Independent Impact On The West
In the West, independent grocers provide 178,335 direct jobs, along with $6.4 billion in direct wages. West grocers do $33.2 billion in sales annually and pay approximately $6 billion in taxes. In terms of sales, California brings in the most with $19.7 billion each year, followed by Arizona ($3.6 billion) and Washington State ($3.2 billion). […]
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Sprouts Opening 35th L.A. Area Store On May 1
The countdown is on in Westwood, a neighborhood in the north-central portion of Los Angeles’ Westside, as Sprouts Farmers Market gets closer to opening its 35th store in the area. The 22,558-s.f. store will open Wednesday, May 1, at 1751 Westwood Blvd., just off Santa Monica Boulevard. “We’re pleased to be moving into such a […]
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Fresh & Easy Confirms Exit From U.S.
U.K. retail giant Tesco has confirmed its exit from the U.S., saying earlier today that its Fresh & Easy venture is being treated as a “discontinued operation.” Philip Clarke, Tesco’s chief executive, said “the announcements made today are natural consequences of the strategic changes we first began over a year ago and which conclude today. […]
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City Of Hope’s ‘Angels’ Host Another Successful Fashion Show
The City of Hope’s Angels of the Southern California Food Industries Circle hosted its annual fashion show earlier this month, raising $250,000 from key industry sponsors alone. Those title sponsors for the “100 Years of Hope” fashion show and luncheon included PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, QTG-Quaker Tropicana Gatorade, Nestle Purina PetCare and Unilever. Actor and entertainer Florence […]
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Van Helden Appointed President, COO Of Stater Bros. Markets
Peter Van Helden will become president and COO of Stater Bros. Markets when Jim Lee retires as of June 1. Van Helden is a 36-year veteran of the supermarket industry. Prior to joining Stater Bros., he was EVP of retail operations for Supervalu. Van Helden began his career in 1977, working for Rosauers in Libby, […]
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Stater Bros. President Announces Retirement
Jim Lee, president and COO of Stater Bros. Markets, plans to retire May 31. He made the announcement Thursday in Pomona, Calif., after being inducted into the California Grocers Association Educational Foundation (CGAEF) Hall of Achievement. Lee joined San Bernardino-based Stater Bros. Markets as group SVP of retail operations in 2002, bringing to the company […]