Western Grocer Serving the industry since 1916
Sustainable Ingredients from the Ground Up Avena Foods is constantly striving to identify actions that will reduce the negative social, environmental and economic impacts of our business, both in the communities where we operate and for our stakeholders. By doing so, we are helping to protect healthy ecosystems for today, …
March, 2020
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31 March
International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Cancels Annual Trade Show due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Madison, WI — The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association, (IDDBA), announced today that IDDBA 2020 scheduled for May 31-June 2 in Indianapolis, IN is cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier in the month, Association leadership remained optimistic the industry’s leading show for over 50 years would still go …
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31 March
PRETTY LADY VINEYARDS HIRES INDUSTRY EXPERT; EMPHASIZES FOOD SAFETY
Pretty Lady Vineyards Welcomes 30+ Year Industry Veteran Vince Gambero and Highlights Their Unique Top Seal Packaging MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, March 31st, 2020 — Pretty Lady Vineyards is pleased to welcome industry veteran Vince Gambero to their team. Gambero will be serving as sales manager and will be responsible for building …
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31 March
VERSACOLD SUPPORTS FRONT-LINE EMPLOYEES DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
March 30, 2020 VersaCold provides an essential service, ensuring the safety, quality and freshness of the food families eat. As the world faces the challenges presented by COVID-19, that purpose has more relevancy than ever before. VersaCold has sought to help limit the potential spread of COVID-19 by ensuring that, …
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30 March
Fresh Direct Produce Announces Passing of Co-founder, Kam Chiu Lee
In loving memory of our Co-founder, Kam Chiu Lee We are disheartened to share with you the news that Kam Chiu Lee (Kam, Chiu gor), our dear friend, spirit leader, and a Co-founder of Fresh Direct Produce, passed away peacefully on March 24th at VGH after his short battle with cancer. …
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27 March
Essential Services Declaration for food industry will maintain BC’s food supply chain.
March 27, 2020 NEWS RELEASE Vancouver – B.C. Food & Beverage (BCFB) applauds the announcement by the BC government designating the food and beverage manufacturing sector as an essential service, which will offer more protection to secure the food supply in BC. The announcement by the province comes after advocacy efforts …
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27 March
Save-On-Foods partners with Girl Guides of Canada to sell cookies at stores across Western Canada
March 27, 2020 – Langley, B.C.) Save-On-Foods is sending boxes of Girl Guides of Canada’s famous chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies to all 175 of its Save-On-Foods and Urban Fare locations to sell the cookies on behalf of Girl Guides amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Girl Guides sell cookies as a major …
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27 March
2020 NEXTY Consumer Choice award winner: PATCH
Finally! A Good news story. We are so thrilled to have won the 2020 NEXTY Consumer Choice award in Natural Living / Personal Care category! A sincere thank you to everyone who voted, it really means the world to us. Have you seen our latest campaign?
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26 March
Level Ground Trading – COVID-19 Response: Dear Friends
Modified Tuesday, March 24th at 9:15 am to reflect producer partner updates. Dear friends, We want to let you know of some of the measures we’re taking to keep our staff and customers safe and supported. As an audited food manufacturer, we are fortunate to have established food safety practices …
