Membership-based Thrive Market has announced it will begin accepting SNAP EBT, making it the first online-only retailer to receive USDA approval to do so. Beginning Feb. 26, SNAP EBT will be accepted on Thrive Market in the U.S. All EBT cardholders who join as new members are eligible for a free membership. Founded in 2014, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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. […]
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Millerchip Moves From Kroger To Costco As CFO Galanti Steps Down
Costco Wholesale Corp. has shared that Richard Galanti will step down as CFO, effective March 15. The board of directors has named Gary Millerchip as EVP and CFO. Millerchip brings extensive retail and finance experience to Costco, serving as SVP and CFO at The Kroger Co. since April 2019. He spent 15 years at The […]
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Island Pacific Supermarket Turns To Defensor As CEO
Island Pacific Supermarket, a grocery chain specializing in Filipino and Asian products, has appointed Maite Defensor as CEO. With more than two decades of diverse experience, Defensor brings knowledge and expertise to Island Pacific. Her career spans several industries, including marketing, construction, mining, finance and public service. Defensor helped establish Island Pacific Global, an initiative […]
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ReposiTrak Adds Four Seafood Suppliers To Network
ReposiTrak, a food traceability and regulatory compliance network, has added four seafood suppliers, including a North American sustainable fishery and a major global seafood distributor, to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. These new members will exchange intricate, FDA-required key data elements for each critical tracking event in their supply chains, ensuring compliance before the January 2026 […]