Yakima, Washington-based FirstFruits Farms is making strides in the fresh produce industry with the construction of an advanced cherry production line at its facility in Prescott, Washington. The production line will feature advanced technology offering total automation, putting FirstFruits Farms at the “forefront of retail integration.” “As a company, we are constantly looking to improve our […]
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Albertsons Reveals Redesign Of Open Nature Brand
Open Nature brand debuts new dairy-free plant-based products Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has introduced the redesign of its Open Nature brand as it hopes to become the brand of choice for health-conscious shoppers. Open Nature, which is part of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands portfolio, provides shoppers with foods made with ingredients that are free from unnecessary additives. As customers explore […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Donates $55K For American Heart Association
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets and its customers donated $55,975 for the American Heart Association’s Life is Why campaign. “We are so proud to partner with our local communities and caring customers to support the American Heart Association in their relentless fight against cardiovascular disease,” said Marisa Kutansky, communications director for Cardenas Markets, Cardenas Markets Foundation board […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Peter Pan Seafood To Purchase Trapper’s Creek Seafood Co.
Peter Pan Seafood has signed a letter of intent for an asset purchase of Anchorage, Alaska-based Trapper’s Creek Smoking Co., including a smokehouse facility in Anchorage and its brands: Copper River Smoking Company, Alaska’s Best, Trapper’s Creek and Eat Like a Grizzly. Peter Pan leadership plans to expand the company with the addition of smoking […]
Posted inExecutive News, West
URM Announces Retirement Of CFO Hilbert
Spokane, Washington-based URM Stores has announced the retirement of Stan Hilbert, CFO, secretary and treasurer. He has served with the company since June 2016. “It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Stan Hilbert,” the company said. “Stan has been an integral part of the leadership team of our company, whose commitment […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Wholesum Introduces ‘Dolci Belles’ Italian Sweet Peppers
Amado, Arizona-based Wholesum has introduced new Italian sweet peppers, Dolci Belles. Italian sweet peppers are characterized by its distinctive long, conical shape, texture and flavor. These peppers have firm, thin walls with few seeds that concentrate at the top rather than down the center of the pepper. With the launch of Dolci Belles, Wholesum hopes to reinvigorate […]
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Driscoll’s Launches ‘A Sophia Special’ Children’s Book
Watsonville, California-based Driscoll’s has introduced its first children’s book, “A Sophia Special.” Distributed by Chronicle Books and authored by children’s book writer Julie Falatko, the book builds on its brand journey to promote emotional connections through shared experiences. “We are delighted to share this heartwarming story with children and their caregivers. It reminds everyone to celebrate […]
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Fulfil Solutions Introduces Robot-Powered Automated Platform
Mountain View, California-based Fulfil Solutions has unveiled a fully automated platform to revolutionize online grocery, making it profitable and socially responsible. Unlike other automation being tested in the grocery industry, Fulfil’s robots do the picking and packing across all product categories and temperature states. As it emerged from stealth, the robotics startup also announced that it recently […]