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 […]
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AFS And Microsoft Team Up To Celebrate ‘Teams Week’
Working from home came with a unique set of challenges – one of which was the challenge of collaboration between coworkers. Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores took advantage of Microsoft Teams, a communications tool that helped the company maintain a strong and efficient working environment. “Our team thrives on collaboration,” said Bob Obray, […]
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Calavo Growers’ CFO Leaving, Aslan To Assume Role On Interim Basis
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc. says Kevin Manion, CFO, will be departing the company effective July 16. Farha Aslam, a financial expert serving on Calavo’s Board of Directors, will assume the CFO role on an interim basis. The company has engaged an executive search firm to identify candidates as Manion’s successor. He will continue to […]
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Young, Miller And AFS Raise Money For AIS Golf Tournament
For 35 years, American Indian Services has put on the annual Great American Scholarship Golf Tournament, and Associated Food Stores has partnered with AIS from the beginning. The proceeds from the tournament provide financial assistance to academically qualified Native American college students who are in financial need. The tournament took place June 21 at the […]
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Jones Soda Birthday Cake Slurpee Drink Debuts In Select 7-Eleven Stores
Jones Soda Co.’s birthday cake flavor will be available as a Slurpee drink in participating 7-Eleven stores across the Pacific Northwest from now through August. The sweet, buttery, vanilla birthday cake flavor, reminiscent of yellow cake, is a fan favorite that was recently relaunched in bottles as a 25th anniversary limited-edition item. 7-Eleven will celebrate its 94th birthday during the month of […]
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Albertsons Cos., DoorDash Partner To Offer On-Demand Grocery Delivery
DoorDash and Albertsons Companies have formed a new partnership to offer on-demand grocery delivery from nearly 2,000 Albertsons banner stores across the country, including Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and more from the DoorDash marketplace app. As expectations for convenience, speed and ease continue to grow, consumers can now order groceries and essentials on-demand for delivery within an […]
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Northgate González Market Opens New Store In South Gate
From a new taqueria serving Mexican food in front of the store to a new “botica” section for homeopathic remedies and a medical clinic inside the store, the new Northgate González Market in the City of South Gate, California, opened June 16. The new store is in the heart of the community at 4155 Tweedy Blvd. As […]
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Stater Bros. Selects Mercatus To Expand Digital Presence
Mercatus, a provider of grocery e-commerce solutions, will work with Stater Bros. Markets to expand the grocer’s digital grocery presence with a retailer-branded and -controlled online shopping experience that will scale with its business. With 170-plus stores, the San Bernardino-based company is the largest privately owned supermarket chain in southern California. The chain turned to Mercatus […]
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Associated Retail Operations Celebrates Teachers
While many professions were hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers experienced some unique challenges. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week May 3-7, Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores and its Associated Retail Operations awarded four teachers, who went above and beyond, a $100 Food Club gift card. Associated Food Stores is an independent, […]
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Gelson’s Rewarding VIP Customers With Sampler Box
Encino, California-based Gelson’s has introduced the Rewards Program Sampler Box as a way to not only reward and thank their most loyal customers, but also to showcase some new products. VIP customers receive a box each quarter highlighting new items with samples and high-value coupons. The box enables customers to try new products risk-free that […]
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Mike’s Market Opens New Location In Garden City
Mike’s Market has opened its new location at 557 N, Bear Lake Blvd. in Garden City, Utah, showcasing a new store which includes an Ace Hardware. Grand opening celebrations took place on June 10, when the local fire department helped raise a 18×12-foot American flag in the Mike’s Market parking lot for the first time and a […]