Posted inIndependent Store News, West

New Lazy Acres Natural Market Serving ‘Really Unique Neighborhood’

Lazy Acres Natural Market, which features organic and locally-sourced offerings, opened July 29 at 1841 N. Western Ave in Los Feliz, California.  The store has a made-to-order juice, smoothie and coffee bar and food venues that serve Mediterranean cuisine, California barbecue and fish tacos. Also available are expanded Lazy Acres staples, such as hot and […]

Posted inPackaging News, West

Harpak-ULMA Opens Customer Experience Center

Harpak-ULMA has opened a new customer experience center in Costa Mesa, California. The center is accessible from the western U.S., located 10 minutes from Orange County’s John Wayne Airport.  The new facility will enhance Harpak-ULMA’s presence in the West, offering a variety of customer-focused experiences and services available at the company’s flagship customer experience center […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West

Foodland Launches CitrusAd-Powered Retail Media Network

Foodland, Hawaii’s largest and oldest grocery chain, is launching its first retail media network utilizing technology from CitrusAd. The retail media network will combine Foodland’s privacy-protected first-party data and CitrusAd’s relevancy algorithm to match brand compatibility and shopper history with the most suitable audiences.  Both large and local brands can engage with Foodland shoppers and […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Bakery News, West

Campbell Expands Goldfish Production With Facility Investment

Campbell Soup Co. is investing about $160 million in its Richmond, Utah, manufacturing facility to expand production of Goldfish crackers to help meet increased consumer demand.  The new line will increase the bakery’s output of Goldfish by 50 percent and produce more than five million Goldfish per hour or 1,500 Goldfish every second. The expansion […]

Posted inAlbertsons, Beverage News, Online Grocery Technology, West

Safeway, Albertsons Uncork Vine & Cellar Wine Delivery

Safeway and Albertsons have introduced Vine & Cellar, a collection of curated wines available online with home delivery in one to three business days. Offered only in California, Vine & Cellar features an expanded assortment of wine varietals and global wine regions selected by Curtis Mann, master of wine and group VP of alcohol for […]

Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, West

Natural Grocers To Celebrate Store Relocation Aug. 8 In Beaverton, OR

Natural Grocers will relocate its Beaverton, Oregon, store to a renovated, larger space on Aug. 8. The retailer will host a ribbon cutting and food bank donation ceremony in front of the new Beaverton location at 3805 SW 117th Ave. Natural Grocers Crew will welcome the community with gift card giveaways, discounts and prize sweepstakes. The current Natural […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West

Wild Planet Foods Introduces 5 Sustainable Seafood Products

McKinleyville, California-based Wild Planet Foods has introduced five new seafood items to Whole Foods Market shelves nationwide. Wild Planet Foods brings these new SKUs to consumers looking to make a positive impact on their health and the planet’s by purchasing canned sustainable seafood products. The seafood company uses selective harvesting methods that target one species at a […]