Food safety in the produce industry continues to be top of mind for consumers and industry leaders in 2012. Recognizing that ensuring consumer confidence in produce is crucial to building greater consumption, the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has pledged a donation of $900,000 to the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) over the next two years. […]
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Your Local Market Hosts Charity Benefit Friday
Your Local Market in Bellevue, Wash., will hold a benefit Friday, Jan. 13, for Bellevue LifeSpring (formerly Overlake Service League), a local charity that provides emergency services, youth programs and educational assistance within the Bellevue community. The event, FridayFest, is free and open to the public, with wine and beer tasting and free samplings all […]
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Fresh & Easy Shutters A Dozen Stores
Several Fresh & Easy grocery stores that are underperforming will be temporarily closing, KABC Los Angeles report. The company that owns the stores said it is shutting down 12 locations in California, Arizona and Nevada “At this time, there is simply not enough growth in sales and customers at these stores to keep them open. […]
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Mrs. Fields Famous Brands Names Board to Drive Global Growth
Salt Lake City-Utah-based Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, a franchisor of Mrs. Fields and TCBY, has appointed new board of directors. Led by incumbent Chairman Bruce Pettet, the board now includes: • Robert S. Morrison, the former chairman, president and CEO of The Quaker Oats Co., and an operating partner of Z Capital Partners, one of […]
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Onion Crunch Now Available at Ralphs
Onion Crunch has kicked off the New Year by announcing that Ralphs is its newest retailer in Southern California. Onion Crunch is an all-natural topping that can sprinkled on to bring out the crispiness of a roasted onion flavor on salads, sandwiches, dips, soups, spreads, baked potatoes, vegetables, steaks, pizza, hotdogs and hamburgers and more. […]
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Fresh & Easy Expands eatwell and Goodness Ranges
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is expanding its eatwell and Goodness ranges with more than 60 new products. “Customers are always seeking more ways to improve their lifestyles and save money,” said John Burry, Fresh & Easy chief customer officer. “Our new eatwell and Goodness products provide customers with healthier eating options that don’t compromise […]
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flipflop wines Adds Six New Varietals to Offerings
Livermore, Calif.-based flipflop wines has extended its wine line with six new varietals. The varietals, which include Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, Sweet Red, Bubbly Chardonnay, Bubbly Moscato and Bubbly Pinot Grigio, will be available in stores starting this month. In addition, flipflop will launch several of its existing varietals in the 1.5-liter size in several states […]
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Melton Promoted to Winemaker at Clos Du Val Winery
John Clews, COO and head winemaker at Clos Du Val Winery, has promoted Kristy Melton from assistant winemaker to winemaker at the Napa Valley winery. Melton, who was hired by the winery in 2010 to assist John in ongoing the enological modernization of Clos Du Val winemaking techniques and wine style, is expected to bring […]