Posted inFrozen Food, Health & Wellness, West

Ruiz Foods Opens Third On-Site Employee Health Center

Ruiz Food Products opened an on-site health center – the company’s third – for insured employees and their covered family members Feb. 12 at its plant in Dinuba, California.  In late 2023, the company opened similar centers at its plants in Florence, South Carolina, and Denison, Texas. The Ruiz Foods Health Center, operated by CareATC, […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West

Heritage Grocers Debuts Cardenas Loyalty Program

Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group has introduced Cardenas Rewards, a loyalty program designed to provide additional value and benefits to customers of Cardenas Markets. “We are thrilled to offer our new and innovative loyalty program to our dedicated customers and are thankful for their participation,” said CMO Adam Salgado. “This program is another great way […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Super King Markets, West

Super King Markets Partners With Ideal For Digital Circular

Super King Markets worked with Ideal by Design House on a digital circular to engage shoppers on mobile devices, featuring special products and deals, seasonal promotions and discounts. The circular includes traditional promotional content combined with videos, animations, recipes and list building. Programmatic media drives customers to the circular and follows them to the store, […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West

Chicken of the Sea Announces Appointments, Promotion

Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods (COSFF) has announced the appointment of three new leaders and a promotion within its commercial organization.  The company welcomes the industry veterans, who bring customer-centric expertise to ensure COSFF remains at the forefront of the seafood industry. Tiffany Hicks Tiffany Hicks has been hired as SVP of foodservice and […]

Posted inGelson's, Beverage News, Corporate Store News, West

Gelson’s Introduces Winemaker Series With Barrett

Gelson’s has introduced a new Winemaker Series in partnership with Heidi Barrett. Known as the “First Lady of Wine,” Barrett played a role in the 1992 creation of Screaming Eagle wine, which earned two 100-point scores from wine critics.  In partnership with Gelson’s, she has created a rich, ripe red blend that is a combination […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, West

Lazy Acres Accepting EBT SNAP Through Instacart

Lazy Acres Natural Market is accepting Electronic Benefits Transfer Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (EBT SNAP) online for same-day delivery and pickup through Instacart at six locations throughout Southern California.  “We are always looking at how we can expand our offerings to the community and make  shopping for local, organic products easier,” said Andrew Krysiak, […]

Posted inPackaging News, Produce News, West

Side Delights Updates Bakeables Packaging Design

Side Delights Bakeables has debuted its Bakeables microwaveable side dish in a new package that coordinates with its updated Side Delights portfolio of potatoes. “For a decade, Side Delights Bakeables have offered the perfect solution for shoppers seeking healthy, affordable meals for their time-crunched lifestyles,” said Kathleen Triou, president and CEO of Fresh Solutions Network. […]