More than 200 members of the Stater Bros. “family” of employees, friends and suppliers as well as representatives from Operation Community Cares, a local organization that supports the U.S. troops, will gather to prepare 1,000 care packages for local military members currently serving overseas in celebration of Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 21. The event […]
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GMA Creates BPA Database To Help Industry Comply With Calif. Prop 65
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has created a database for food and beverage companies to list products whose packaging may contain bisphenol A (BPA), as required under a new California regulation, Proposition 65, that went into effect May 11. California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) implemented an emergency regulation on April 18 that […]
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Calif. Governor Signs Tobacco 21 Bill, Prevention Organization Responds
California Governor Jerry Brown last week signed into law a bill that raises California’s legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. The law is set to take effect on June 9. By increasing the tobacco age to 21, the nation’s largest state follows similar measures taken by others. The state of Hawaii […]
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Red Button Pies Win Blue Ribbons At National Competition
Red Button Vintage Creamery Premium Pies now are blue-ribbon winners. Its Dazzleberry Lattice and Apple Crumb pies recently were recognized at The American Pie Council (APC) National Pie Championship in Orlando, Florida. The two flavors won for Best Super Gourmet Pies in the Commercial Pie category and were selected from more than 400 entries. “We […]
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CST Brands Selling Stores In Two Western States To 7-Eleven
San Antonio, Texas-based CST Brands, which is in the midst of exploring its strategic alternatives, said May 5 that it has agreed to sell its 79 stores in California and Wyoming to 7-Eleven and its wholly-owned subsidiary, SEI Fuel Services Inc. The transaction involves 76 stores in California and three in Wyoming. The purchase price […]
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Marquez Bros. Mexican Products: Healthy and Authentic…Si!
by Sudie Crouch/contributing writer Marquez Brothers International Inc. is known for authentic, traditional Mexican products in several categories—dairy, canned and dry as well as meat products under several brands, including its El Mexicano® flagship brand. The products are distributed across the U.S., with distribution hubs in California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Chicago and Atlanta. Even […]
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Food City Holding Grand Opening ‘Fiesta’ In Phoenix
Food City says Cinco de Mayo will kick off a day early in west Phoenix as it opens the doors of its newly-remodeled location at the northwest corner of McDowell Road and 51st Avenue in Phoenix on Wednesday, May 4. In addition to several food sampling stations throughout the store, shoppers will be treated to […]
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Raley’s Named Official Grocery Partner Of NBA’s Kings
Raley’s Family of Fine Stores has been named the official grocery partner of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. The two organizations say they share a commitment to encourage health and wellness in Northern California residents. So as the Kings move into their newly built arena, Raley’s will join Golden 1 Center with two concessions kiosks that […]
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Bashas’ Going Cage-Free With Its Private Label Eggs This Year
Bashas’ will begin transitioning all of its private-label Bashas’-branded eggs to cage-free eggs starting this fall. The Chandler, Arizona-based chain, which will launch its cage-free-egg changeover this November, says it will be the first mainstream grocer in Arizona to make the transition with its own brand of eggs. “We are committed to being a good […]
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WinCo Foods Opening Two New Washington, California Stores On Oct. 22
WinCo Foods LLC, an employee-owned discount grocery chain, will open two new discount supermarkets on Thursday, Oct. 22. The stores are located at 21900 Highway 99 in Edmonds, Washington, and at 555 Grand Ave. in San Marcos, California. The stores are traditionally sized for WinCo, with Edmonds measuring approximately 87,000 s.f. and San Marcos coming […]
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New Seasons Unveils Plans For New Store At Public Market In California
New Seasons Market, a Portland, Oregon-based independent grocer, has plans to occupy a 35,000-s.f. store with a parking structure as part of the Public Market Emeryville development in Emeryville, California. New Seasons will be an anchor to the 14.5-acre mixed-use site, which includes the Public Market Food Hall, restaurants, retail, offices and housing. The new store will […]
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NorCal Chains Reach Tentative Agreements With Union
UFCW 8-Golden State has reached tentative contract agreements with both Safeway and Vons in California markets, the union announced Sept. 23. The tentative agreements were signed with Safeway stores in Northern and Central California and Vons in Fresno. The four-year agreement with Safeway “protects and enhances” the wages, benefits and workplace standards for about 9,000 […]
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NGA Sells Out Increased Expo Floor
The National Grocers Association (NGA) says the 2014 NGA Show Expo floor, which was increased by 45 percent, has sold out. The 2014 NGA Show will be held Feb. 9-12 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. “Interest shown by our trading partners for the 2014 Expo floor has been tremendous, as evidenced by the […]
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Vons Reopens Pavilions Store In Arcadia, Includes ‘Asian Zone’
After four months of construction and merchandising enhancements, Vons is celebrating the grand reopening of its Pavilions banner store in Arcadia. Located at 745 E. Naomi St. in the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, the newly remodeled Pavilions—which has served the community since 1969—has incorporated specialized areas into its floor plan for added customer convenience. In […]
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Unified’s New Hispanic Programs Target Shopper Marketing Dollars
With the launch of a new Hispanic marketing initiative for 2014, Unified Grocers Inc. says it is actively pursuing shopper marketing dollars on behalf of the largest “virtual” Hispanic chain in the country—the more than 400 Hispanic retail locations it serves throughout the western U.S. These retail locations combined serve about five million shoppers a […]
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Journalist Woodward To Kick Off 2014 NGA Show
Bob Woodward, famed Washington Post journalist, author and Watergate scandal reporter, will serve as the speaker of the opening general session at the 2014 NGA Show. Sponsored by Kraft Foods, the opening session is the kick off to the show, which will be held Feb. 9-12 in Las Vegas. Woodward is best known for his […]
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United States Bakery Wins Remaining Hostess Bread Brands
Hostess Brands Inc. has selected United States Bakery’s approximately $30.9 million offer as the winning bid for the company’s Sweetheart, Eddy’s, Standish Farms and Grandma Emilie’s bread brands, four bakeries and 14 depots, plus certain equipment. The United States Bakery offer was selected as the highest and best bid at an auction Friday. The company […]
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Lucky, Save Mart Supermarkets Roll Out Promotion For Halloween
Modesto, Calif.-based Lucky and Save Mart Supermarket Facebook fans are going to “like” the new Candy vs. Candy tournament and sweepstakes, which runs through the end of the month, according to the company. Each week, two well-known candies will face off in order to see who is more likable according to the Lucky and Save […]
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FaVe Debuts Line Of All-Natural Juices At The Fresh Market
In response to the growing U.S. diet and obesity crisis, the FaVe Juice Co. is launching FaVe, an all-natural blend of 100 percent fruit and vegetable juices, at all locations of The Fresh Market. FaVe comes in three flavors: Strawberry-Banana-Kiwi, Blueberry-Pomegranate-Goji and Orange-Tangerine-Pineapple. The Fresh Market, a grocer with locations across the Midwest, East Coast […]
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Activate Drinks Announces Opening Of ‘Get Activated’ Pop-Up Shop
Activate the nutrient-enhanced water beverage, has launched the Get Activated shop, part pop-up retail experience and part social experiment created to challenge the city of Los Angeles and motivate surrounding residents to get moving in support of the fight against obesity. Activate has partnered with the Get America Fit Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing education […]