Tillamook County Creamery Association is bringing 13 awards back to its headquarters in Oregon following the 128th International Cheese and Dairy Awards (ICDA) hosted June 28-29 in Stafford, United Kingdom. The International Cheese and Dairy Awards competition gathers dairy experts and judges from all over the world to evaluate product entries, such as Tillamook, based on aroma, […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, The Kroger Co., U.R.M. Stores, West
Sprinkle To Retire As URM CEO, President In 2025
Ray Sprinkle, URM CEO and president, has announced he will retire from his position, effective July 2025. Sprinkle has been with URM Stores Inc. for 22 years and worked in the industry for more than 50 years. A graduate of Kansas State University, Sprinkle began his career in the grocery business working for companies such […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
Green Day Partners With Keurig On Punk Bunny Coffee
Rock band Green Day – made up of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – has partnered with Keurig Dr Pepper to introduce Punk Bunny Coffee. The new brand builds on the core values of their decade-old Oakland Coffee company, which was established to provide curated organic, Fair Trade Certified coffee with an […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
The Save Mart Companies Acquired By The Jim Pattison Group
The Save Mart Companies, a Modesto, California-based grocer operating in the state and neighboring western Nevada, has been acquired by the Jim Pattison Group. The two parties have yet to publicly share details about the deal. But according to the UFCW 8-Golden State union, which was informed of the move, The Save Mart Companies “intends […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Ocean Mist Farms Shares New Logo As Part Of Rebranding
Ocean Mist Farms – which is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2024 – has launched its new company logo as part of a comprehensive rebranding initiative. This fresh visual identity marks a significant milestone in the company’s evolution and highlights its commitment to innovation, growth and leading the company and brand into the next century. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, West
Jack’s Country Store Honored By WFIA For Community Service
Jack’s Country Store’s roots in Ocean Park, Washington, date back to 1885, when the area was still known as the Washington Territory. Founded by John Morehead, Jack’s is believed to be the oldest continuing retail business in the state. Over the years, leadership and location changed (the store burned down in 1937 and was relocated, […]
Posted inAssociation News, West
WFIA Names Top Retailer Of The Year, Other Honorees
The Myers Group, owner and operator of grocery stores, hardware stores, gas stations and restaurants in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, recently was recognized by the Washington Food Industry Association as its Retailer of the Year for 2023-24. WFIA President and CEO Tammie Hetrick made the presentation May 13 during a surprise ceremony at the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Grubhub Adds Albertsons Cos. To Delivery Marketplace
Grubhub and Albertsons Cos. have partnered to bring almost 1,800 Albertsons Cos. stores to Grubhub’s marketplace for delivery, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME and Tom Thumb. Availability is based on delivery locations through the grocery section on the app and website. “We’re pleased to grow our grocery offering with Albertsons Cos., one of the […]