Ocean Mist Farms, a year round producer of fresh California artichokes, is expecting a large spring crop from its growing region in Castroville, California. “The storms that devastated parts of California during the winter months put the season behind about four weeks,” said Ben Wilson, artichoke commodity manager. “That being said, we have recovered nicely, and are […]
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Posted inAnniversary Issues, West
Fermanian Family Marks Milestone, Focused On Future
The Fermanian family of Super King Markets in Southern California is living the American dream, finding success through much hard work and determination. This year, they are celebrating the company’s 30th anniversary. Of Armenian heritage, the family lived in Lebanon before moving to Abu Dhabi to escape the war. Peter Fermanian, his wife, Mary, and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Sprouts Launches New Retail Media Network Through Instacart
Instacart has announced that Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market is leveraging Carrot Ads to power its new retail media network. Carrot Ads helps retailers establish and grow retail media networks on their websites and apps. In addition to allowing brands to increase the reach of their Instacart Ads campaigns to include the Sprouts e-commerce experience, brand partners […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, West
Affiliated Foods Accelerates Efforts To Comply With Food Traceability Rule
Wholesaler selects ReposiTrak Traceability Network solution Affiliated Foods Inc., a wholesaler serving more than 800 member stores across the Southwest, has accelerated its efforts to comply with the FDA’s new food traceability rule (FSMA 204) by adopting the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. The move enables Affiliated Foods’ suppliers to seamlessly exchange the complex Key Data Element […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
New Seasons Market To Open 22nd Portland Metro Area Store In 2025
West Coast grocer to create more than 100 jobs in Hillsboro’s Tanasbourne Area New Seasons Market is planning to open its 22nd store, located in Hillsboro’s Tanasbourne Town Center, in the second quarter of 2025. It will fill the 27,271-square-foot space formerly held by Office Depot at 11000 NE Evergreen Parkway. “We are excited to expand our presence […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, West
Tyson Foods, Albertsons Introduce Chairman’s Reserve Products
Tyson Foods and Albertsons are launching two new Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork products: the bone-in pork tomahawk chop and bone-in pork chop. Both products are available in Albertsons stores in the Portland, Oregon, market. “With grilling season upon us, we are delighted to expand our Chairman’s Reserve Prime Pork product offerings for Albertsons shoppers,” said […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Home Page Latest News, Super King Markets, West
Super King Markets Celebrates 30th Anniversary
The 30th anniversary of Super King Markets in 2023 is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its founders, the Fermanian family. But it is also a celebration of the company, its values, family-style management approach and tremendous loyalty and support from a fervent customer base. For this special section, The Shelby Report […]
Posted inProduce News, West
FPFC Names 2023 Apprentice Program Class
The Fresh Produce and Floral Council has selected 12 people to participate in its 10th FPFC Apprentice Program. The participants are Dan Addiego, FreshSource; Shane Aldrich, D. Gardikas Produce; Morgan Bahri; Jake Beggin, Local Bounti; Noah Lines, Westlake Produce Co.; Courtney Ludford, Wonderful Citrus; Abby McPherson, Frieda’s; Jackie Nakashian, Trinity Fruit; Nick Schiavo, Allen Lund Co.; Elyse Seiler, Monterey Mushrooms; Alexis Storm, JLZ Produce; and Fernando […]