San Diego-based Green Flash Brewing Co. has released its West Coast IPA lineup, which includes the West Coast IPA beer and two new additions, Imperial West Coast IPA and Hazy West Coast IPA. This year-round lineup is available in 12-ounce cans, nationally. Green Flash’s new lineup of core beers celebrates its West Coast IPA roots, […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
ASMI Reports Consumers Are Interested In Seafood Education
In celebration of National Seafood Month, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has released its latest effort to help consumers “Make the Wild Choice.” When shopping for seafood, the best ways to know if the seafood is sustainable are a labeled source and sustainability certification or asking the retailer. Studies show that 82 percent of consumers prefer seafood […]
Posted inProduce News, West
California Avocado Commission Prepares For IFPA Show
The California Avocado Commission team is in final preparation mode for IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show held Oct. 26-29 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Commission representatives will be available throughout the event and in booth No. 2343 on the expo days. “We are excited to greet customers and colleagues in person […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Announces Two Grand Openings
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market has announced the grand openings of locations in Tucson, Arizona, and Palmdale, California. The Tucson location will open its newest store Oct. 28 at 4800 S. Landing Way, hosting free samples, kids games and live music. The first 200 shoppers will also receive a reusable goodie bag filled with product samples from featured […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate Gonzalez Market To Hold Grand Opening In November
Northgate González Market will celebrate the grand opening of its store in early November located at 2603 Westminster Ave. in Santa Ana, California. The company is investing more than $25 million into the new store and the surrounding shopping center. The announcement builds upon Northgate González Market’s commitment to the residents of the Santa Ana community that began with the opening of its first store in 1995. “We are excited at the Santa Ana community’s overwhelming support and response to our […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Pacific Trellis Fruit Launches Black Jam Grapes
Los Angeles, California-based Pacific Trellis Fruit is ramping up programs for an exclusive black seedless variety of grapes. “JAM grapes deliver that jam flavor taste and are similar to the Concord variety in flavor and appearance, however, they are 100 percent seedless and have thinner skin,” said Josh Leichter, CEO. “They have been very well received […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Columbia Grain International Expands Footprint With New Facility
Portland, Oregon-based Columbia Grain International has expanded its footprint with the opening of a packaging facility in Nebraska. According to a survey from the Food Industry Association in the second quarter of 2022, 70 percent of retailers reported that supply chain turmoil is continuing within their businesses. Columbia Grain International has broadened its footprint across the supply chain, streamlining its operations as a supplier […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
Veryfi Analyzes Consumers’ Coke, Pepsi Shopping Patterns
San Mateo, California-based Veryfi analyzed the receipts of Coke and Pepsi buyers to discern consumer shopping patterns showing that Coke buyers are loading up their shopping carts with PepsiCo’s snack food brands, and are also favoring Pepsi’s Gatorade over Coke’s Powerade. This latest installment of Veryfi Insights analyzes data spanning more than 20 U.S. grocers nationwide to examine brand […]
Posted inCenter Store, West
Bounty, Brit + Co Partner For Paper Towel Design Competition
San Francisco-based Brit + Co, in partnership with Procter & Gamble’s Bounty, recently concluded a National Design Competition through which eight finalists will see their work featured on the new Brit + Co and Bounty paper towel collection themed, “A Clean Fresh Start.” “Brit + Co was created to give women a daily spark of […]
Posted inExecutive News, Bashas', Corporate Store News, West
Bashas’ Promotes Mayer To Chief Operations Officer
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Family of Stores has promoted Steve Mayer to COO for its more than 110 grocery stores across Arizona and in New Mexico. A member of the the company’s executive committee, Mayer will also represent Bashas’ on The Raley’s Companies executive leadership team. He will continue to report to Edward “Trey” Basha, president of Bashas’, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Snacks Brands, West
Blue Diamond’s CEO Jansen Announces Intent To Step Down
Sacramento, California-based Blue Diamond Growers Mark Jansen, president and CEO, has announced his intention to step down from the role he has held since September 2010. Jansen has decided to step away after a 12-year tenure as CEO because he believes the organization is well-positioned for future growth and the timing is right for him to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Plans Grand Opening Festivities
Cardenas Markets has announced that grand opening festivities are well underway for its recently acquired store locations in San Bernardino, Perris, Riverside, Fontana and Chino, California. On the respective dates below, Cardenas Markets will hold grand opening festivities for each location with live mariachis, ballet folklorico dancers, radio remotes and prize giveaways. Oct. 12 – 25745 Base Line St., San Bernardino, California; Oct. […]
Posted inDairy News, West
Tillamook County Creamery Announces Virtual ‘Farmers’ Auction
Tillamook, Oregon-based Tillamook County Creamery Association has announced its 2022 “All For Farmers” initiative, working to preserve farmland, assist farmers in financial need and support the overall future of farming. Now in its third year, funds generated by the TCCA “All For Farmers” initiative have been used to help protect more than 10,000 acres of farmland nationwide. The […]
Posted inAssociation News, Feature, West
Posey Ready To Guide Western Association Of Food Chains
Patrick “Pat” Posey took the helm of The Western Association of Food Chains as chief operating officer on Sept. 1, succeeding Carole Christianson, who retired but is staying on as an advisor. Scott Drew, 2022-23 WAFC president and chairman, made the leadership announcement last month, describing Posey was an “industry legend” who has “always made […]
Posted inProduce News, Merchant Distributors, West
Procurant Digitizes MDI’s Produce Inspections
Watsonville, California-based Procurant has announced that Procurant Inspect, its mobile produce inspection solution, has been selected by Merchants Distributors Inc. to use across its network of regional distribution centers. “Produce inspections are a critical yet labor-intensive part of bringing safe, high-quality products to our customers. Procurant Inspect lets us enhance and simplify that process for our […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Frozen Food, Supply Chain News, West
Motive Introduces Monitoring Solution For Refrigerated Fleets
San Francisco-based Motive has launched a new Reefer Monitoring solution for refrigerated vehicles and trailers. The solution helps businesses improve compliance with food transportation safety requirements and reduce costs related to reefer operations. Motive Reefer Monitoring includes a new Environmental Sensor that remotely monitors reefer temperature and humidity conditions in real time. With this capability, […]
Posted inProduce News, Supply Chain News, West
Procurant, Uber Freight Transform Produce Shipping
Watsonville, California-based Procurant and Uber Freight U.S. have announced a partnership to provide an new shipping option for retailers and suppliers of fresh produce. “This partnership is a game-changer for grocery retailers and their produce suppliers, and it will bring much-needed relief to an industry struggling with rising transportation costs and truck availability. With this partnership, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Foundation Provides $50K To Food Banks
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets Foundation has announced that $50,000 has been donated to 25 food banks and pantries in the areas where Cardenas Markets operates. According to Feeding America, one in six Hispanic people experience food insecurity, and Latino children are more than twice as likely to face hunger as non-Latino children. “We are honored to partner with our […]
Posted inExecutive News, Associated Food Stores, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
White Named EVP, COO Of Associated Food Stores
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores, a grocery wholesaler, has named Roger White as EVP and COO of the 82-year-old company. The move comes following the announcement that David Rice was named as president and CEO of Associated Food Stores. To read the full story on Rice’s promotion presented by The Shelby Report, click here. […]
Posted inProduce News, West
California Avocado Commission Announces Oberman As President
The California Avocado Commission Board of Directors has selected produce veteran Jeff Oberman to become the organization’s next president, effective Oct. 10. Oberman’s produce industry career has spanned 25 years. Since 2020, he served as VP of sales, business development for PRO*ACT and was VP of strategic programs for the previous two years. From 1997-2018, […]