Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market will eliminate single-use plastic bags at checkout by the end of 2023. With this decision, the retailer will remove more than 200 million single-use plastic bags from circulation each year. Sprouts has eliminated single-use plastic bags at 132 California stores and will roll out this initiative company-wide in phases in April, beginning with […]
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Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, West
IFG Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of The Cotton Candy Grape
Bakersfield, California-based International Fruit Genetics, a large table grape breeder with 48 patented table grape varieties, 10 patented sweet cherry varieties and its first patented raisin variety, is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the breeding of the Cotton Candy grape. The Cotton Candy grape was first naturally bred in 2003 by David Cain, geneticist, horticulturalist and […]
Posted inExceptional Independents, West
Shelby Publishing Honors West EIA Winners
On the following pages, Shelby Publishing is proud to present its inaugural Exceptional Independents Awards. Nominations were open to independent retailers, wholesalers, technology and other service providers. “Independents are the backbone of our industry, and this new awards program is an opportunity to recognize them for their contributions,” said Stephanie Reid, Shelby president. “Independents are […]
Posted inExecutive News, West
Cardenas Markets Promotes Stover To CEO
Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group has announced the promotion of Eric Stover to the position of Division CEO of Cardenas Markets. In this position, Stover will continue to report to Doug Sanders, chairman and CEO for Heritage Grocers Group, its parent company. “Eric’s promotion to Division CEO supports the company’s strategy and overall growth plan. Serving […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Corporate Store News, West
Stater Bros. Showcases Remodeled Store In Oceanside, CA
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has announced the grand reopening of its enlarged, remodeled supermarket at 3770 Mission Ave. in Oceanside, CA. The store has expanded by 10,000 square feet and the additional space has allowed it to add amenities, such as stations for fresh-cut fruit and sushi and an expanded beer department. The store has also received an updated interior that matches other recent stores. Shoppers […]
Posted inProduce News, Feature, West
Official: Fresh Organic Produce Industry Has ‘Optimistic Future’
Top trends in 2023 include sustainability, CEA, regenerative Organic produce is a vibrant industry with an optimistic future, according Matthew Seeley, CEO of Organic Produce Network in Monterey, California. “People are going to want to continue to eat healthy, nutritious products, and organic fits that bill,” he said. “And that’s why I think we’ve got an […]
Posted inPackaging News, Sustainability News, West
Traditional Medicinals Introduces Compostable Tea Wrapper
Rohnert Park, California-based Traditional Medicinals, a botanical wellness company, has announced a new compostable, plastic-free tea wrapper, the first compostable tea wrapper to receive a Biodegradable Products Institute certification. After more than 10 years of development with ProAmpac, Traditional Medicinals will transition to the BPI-certified wrappers starting with 10 organic teas in 2023. The company has also […]
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California Avocado Commission Hires Splane As VP, Marketing
The California Avocado Commission has hired food industry veteran Terry Splane as VP of marketing. Splane fills the role vacated by Jan DeLyser, following her retirement last month. He has more than 30 years of sales and marketing experience in the foodservice and retail channels, most recently as head of partner success and strategy for […]