Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market was recognized as the ninth “Most Admired Company” in the state by the Portland Business Journal, selected by 271 state’s top executives. Joining New Seasons Market – and more than 100 honorees – on the list are organizations like Columbia Sportswear Co., Intel and Nike, as well as the grocer’s peers in […]
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Posted inProduce News, West
FirstFruit Farms Celebrates National Opal Apples Day
Prescott, Washington-based FruitFirst Farms is celebrating the inaugural National Opal Apples Day on Dec. 9, officially recognized on NationalToday.com. Opal apples are a cross between a Golden Delicious apple and a Topaz apple, but beyond its flavor and hue, the apple has natural non-browning properties, an attribute allowing this fruit to remain fresh after cutting. Opal […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Hires Gmelich As SVP, CMO
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market has announced that Alisa Gmelich has joined the company as SVP and CMO. Gmelich reports to Nick Konat, Sprouts president and COO, and will oversee the company’s marketing, advertising and customer engagement. “We’re thrilled to welcome Alisa to the Sprouts team,” Konat said. “Her experience in building brands and growing customer engagement will […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate González Market Hosts Community Holiday Events
Anaheim, California-based Northgate González Market delivered turkey vouchers, food and cash donations to more than 5,500 families this holiday season. “The upcoming holidays are a time for families to come together around the dinner table to share a warm meal, laughter, and love,” said Oscar González, Northgate Market co-president. “We want to thank our community partners, Hyundai […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Association News, West
CGA Names Darling As Incoming Board Chair
Dennis Darling, owner of Foods Etc., was elected chair of the board of directors for the 2022-23 California Grocers Association at its annual meeting Dec. 1. As board chair, Darling will oversee CGA’s legislative, educational and industry-related programs. CGA is comprised of more than 350 retail companies, operating more than 6,000 stores in the West. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Hosts National Hiring Events
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market will host a national hiring event Dec. 9-10 at all locations, excluding the Yuma, Arizona, store. The grocer has stores in 23 states with nearly 400 locations. Sprouts’ approach to grocery shopping means potential employees should share a passion for the fresh, natural and organic products offered throughout the store. Those […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Upcycled Foods Named To ‘Next Big Thing In Tech’ List
Fast Company has named Berkely, California-based Upcycled Foods to its second annual “The Next Big Things in Tech” list. Recognized as one of four innovators in the food and agriculture sector, recipients are selected as they’ve reached key milestones in order to have a proven impact in the next five years. The company powers the B2B upcycled food […]
Posted inRaley's, Corporate Store News, West
The Raley’s Cos. Launches Holiday Hope Food Drive
West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Cos. has begun its Holiday Hope Drive, collecting donations from customers and employees for local Feeding America partners to help those facing food insecurity. The Raley’s Cos. and their divisions, Raley’s, Bashas’ and fieldTRUE, have united to fight hunger within their communities by committing 100 percent of customer donations made […]