Sprouts Farmers Market has teamed up with MyFitnessPal to support the health and fitness platform’s users with healthy recipes, articles and challenges. Sprouts is the first retailer sponsor on MyFitnessPal and helped introduce a new enhancement to MyFitnessPal’s Recipe Discovery feature that allows users to search and cook more than 100 healthy recipes, highlighting fresh ingredients available at […]
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The Shelby Report of the West covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
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Nominations Open For Shelby West ‘Women Of Influence’ Program
The Shelby Report of the West is seeking nominations of female trendsetters for “Women of Influence in the Food Industry,” a recognition program to be published in November. The program has enjoyed overwhelming support for more than 16 years in The Griffin Report of the Northeast. Now, it is being expanded to the entire country […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Talking Rain Beverage Co. Promotes Three To Leadership Team
Talking Rain Beverage Co., the maker of Sparkling Ice beverages, has promoted three corporate leaders as the company continues its growth across the global beverage industry. Adam Lapp has been promoted to SVP of sales, Nina Morrison has been promoted to SVP of community experience and Ken Sylvia has been promoted to chief operating officer. […]
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Cardenas Markets Partners With GetUpside To Offer Shoppers Cash Back
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets has partnered with retail technology company GetUpside to offer personalized, cash-back incentives to its customers. “Cardenas Markets is committed to providing our customers with the freshest, most authentic products at the prices that make it possible for them to feed their families,” said Adam Salgado, chief marketing officer. “Our partnership with […]
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Fiji Water Highlights Source In New Campaign Featuring Hans Zimmer
Fiji Water, a premium imported bottled water in the U.S., is chronicling the journey of its water: from the clouds, to rain, through rocks, into a deep artesian aquifer and bottled at the source. Told in four installments, the story comes to life with music by 11-time Academy Award-nominated composer Hans Zimmer. Zimmer composed four 15-second scores for […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
AFMA Education Foundation Awards 2021 Scholarships
The Arizona Food Marketing Alliance Education Foundation recently awarded $165,500 in scholarships to 99 individuals going to college in Arizona. The scholars include employees who plan to stay in the industry, employees wanting to better themselves through education and the dependents of AFMA member employees. In addition, the foundation supports three Legacy Scholarships that were […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Remodeled Tustin, CA, Store July 17
Sprouts Farmers Market at The Market Place in Tustin, California, will host a grand reopening of the newly remodeled store from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on July 17 at 3011 El Camino Real. The day will kick off with a ribbon cutting followed by a sample fair where customers can discover new items from top and trending brands throughout the store. All […]
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Stater Bros. Markets To Open New Store In Riverside, California
Stater Bros. Markets said plans are in place to build a new store at the southeast corner of Arlington Avenue and Van Buren Boulevard in Riverside, California. The new store, which will replace an existing location at Arlington Avenue and Tyler Street, will occupy 49,922 square feet of a former 96,864-square-foot Kmart building. Construction will […]
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Nature’s Sunshine Appoints Tariq H. Hassan To Board Of Directors
Lehi, Utah-based Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc., a natural health and wellness company, has appointed Tariq H. Hassan to its board of directors effective July 1. Hassan will serve on the audit committee and Nature’s Sunshine’s board will now consist of nine directors with eight serving as independent directors. Hassan brings more than 25 years of […]
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Bashas’ Expands Navajo Nation Presence With New Diné Market
Bashas’ is expanding the reach of its grocery offerings for the Navajo people with the introduction of a Bashas’ Diné Market in Shiprock, New Mexico. The Diné Market – Bashas’ ninth grocery store on the Navajo Nation and second New Mexico location – will soon occupy what is currently a City Market. The City Market […]
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Herdez Taqueria Street Sauce Line Expands With Two Varieties
The makers of Herdez brand salsa have announced the launch of two new varieties in the Herdez Taqueria Street Sauce line – Avocado Cilantro and Cilantro Lime. “Following the successful introduction of the line in 2018, we’ve been hard at work perfecting the next additions,” said Giselle Olson, brand manager. “We’re playing into crave-worthy ingredients that are reminiscent of […]
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The Wonderful Co. Wins Awards For Pistachios, POM Teas
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells recently announced that one of its newest flavors, Sea Salt & Vinegar, has won several awards. A tart and tangy snack, it was selected as a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2021 Healthy Snack Awards in the Nutritious Nuts & Legumes category and won Gold for “Best Savory Snack” in Delicious Living’s 2021 Best Bite Awards […]
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Sprouts Glendale Store Relocating To Phoenix July 21
Sprouts Farmers Market will soon finish construction on its new store in Phoenix, Arizona, at 4201 West Thunderbird Road, which will replace an existing location at Peoria and 51st Avenues. The new 25,000-square-foot store will open at 7 a.m. on July 21, next door to the Arizona State University West Campus, a location that will […]
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Sparkling Ice Extends Superfruit Line With Natural Sweetener
As health and wellness continues to remain top-of-mind for many consumers, Preston, Washington-based Sparkling Ice is launching an extension of its full-flavored, zero-sugar sparkling water line featuring the flavors of superfruits. Sparkling Ice Superfruit is a better-for-you beverage delivering B, C and D vitamins. This is the brand’s first non-alcoholic line extension that is sweetened with […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Introduces 10 Exclusive Products In July
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market has introduced 10 exclusive products for busy families looking to balance their plates with healthy and indulgent meals. Convenience and functionality is a kitchen priority this month. July exclusives landing in store now include: Sprouts’ lineup of ready-to-cook One Pan Meals expand with two new recipes: Sprouts One Pan Meal – […]
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Quotient Releases Digital Coupons In Microsoft Bing And MSN
Quotient, based in Mountain View, California, will have its digital coupons experience incorporated into the Microsoft Bing environment. Coupons available on Quotient’s national network will now also be available for shoppers to select on Microsoft Bing. With the integration, consumers will be able to access and redeem coupons, and soon cash back rebates, from Quotient’s […]
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Raley’s Names Benson, Wingo To Key Leadership Roles
West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s has promoted two key leaders within the organization. Craig Benson has been named SVP and head of technology, and Levi Wingo has been named VP of operations. “This is an exciting time for Raley’s – we have built a strong leadership team that will support the advancement of our vision and purpose,” said Laura Croff, […]
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Grocery Outlet Expands With 400th Store Opening In Hailey, Idaho
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp., an extreme-value retailer, has opened its 400th store and its first location in Hailey, Idaho. Located at 615 N. Main St., just south of the Sun Valley ski resort and east of Boise, the newest store is run by independent operator Shane Anderson. Anderson is a Grocery Outlet veteran who previously worked […]
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Alden’s Organic Turns Classic Beverages Into Ice Cream
Eugene, Oregon-based Alden’s Organic is launching a collection of ice cream bars inspired by classic beverages: Strawberry Lemonade, Root Beer Float and Horchata. “Our team has done an incredible job bringing these popular beverages to life through our novelties. With each bite you get true-to-flavor taste from our organic ingredients. For example, the Root Beer […]
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Frieda’s Fire Dragons Fruit Now Available And In Season
Straight from the volcanic hills of Nicaragua, Frieda’s Specialty Produce’s non-irradiated Fire Dragons red dragon fruit is in season and ready to fire up Fourth of July displays. According to research, 38 percent of shoppers say they are more likely to shop at stores that carry red dragon fruit, and 62 percent of shoppers say these bright-fleshed […]