The Save Mart Companies, a Modesto, California-based company, has selected SymphonyAI Retail CPG as its AI solution partner for customer-centric, data-driven category management decision-making. “The Save Mart Companies is thrilled to partner with SymphonyAI as its retail solutions strategically fit our growth plan around a customer-first experience driven by deep data insights,” said Shane Sampson, […]
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Tasteful Selections Introduces Sustainable Fiber Trays
Arvin, California-based Tasteful Selections, a specialty potato brand from RPE LLC, has introduced a new sustainable fiber tray for its Organic Sea Salt and Herb bite-size potatoes. With a range of baby potato types and varieties, Tasteful Selections strives to meet consumers’ culinary aspirations by offering new products and flavors. Anchored by its sustainability pillars […]
Posted inProduce News, West
California Avocado Season Winds Down
Irvine, California-based California Avocado Commission has begun to conclude its 2023 season. Mother Nature tested the resilience of California avocado growers this year, with the latest test being heavy rainfall and winds from Tropical Storm Hilary and a moderate earthquake in the Ojai area on the same day. Luckily for many farmers, these events will […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
ReposiTrak Reports First No-Scan KDE Record
Salt Lake City, Utah-based ReposiTrak has created a no-scan Key Data Element (KDE) record, which it bills as a breakthrough to revolutionize the advancement toward tech-enabled food traceability as defined by the FDA’s FSMA Section 204(d) regulation. “This is a major milestone for the industry and proves that FSMA 204 compliance is in fact achievable,” […]
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Shammo Picked As Next President Of Peirone Produce
Spokane, Washington-based Peirone Produce, a distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables to independent grocers in the Inland Northwest, has named Brent Shammo as its new president. He succeeds Michael Kamphaus, who is retiring after leading the company for nine years. To ensure a smooth transition, Kamphaus’ last day with the company will be Dec. 1. […]
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California Treasurer Ma Visits GrubMarket Facilities
California Treasurer Fiona Ma and her team visited two GrubMarket wholesale/distributor facilities, JC Produce and SGS Produce, on Aug. 18 in Los Angeles. “We are thrilled to host California State Treasurer Fiona Ma at GrubMarket’s JC Produce and SGS Produce facilities in the Los Angeles area,” said Mike Xu, CEO of GrubMarket. “As an Asian American […]
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SpartanNash Donates Food, Water For Maui Disaster Relief
Michigan-based SpartanNash has donated two truckloads of food and bottled water for wildfire disaster relief efforts in Maui, Hawaii. The company partnered with Convoy of Hope to ship products quickly and efficiently for disaster relief. In addition to its product donations, SpartanNash provided $25,000 in financial support to the Hawaii Community Foundation, in collaboration with the American Logistics Association. […]
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Partnership Paying Off For Yoke’s Fresh Markets
Thanks to its partnership with DailyPay, Washington-based Yoke’s Fresh Markets has reported a 34 percent increase in employee tenure among staff who use the on-demand pay method. On average, employees who use DailyPay stay 31 days longer on the job than those who do not, according to Yoke’s, an employee-owned chain of grocery stores. Through […]