What’s in Store 2019: Discovery

From packaging/labeling to trendy ingredients, and full customer service to automation, the grocery business has never seen a more competitive or complex era. It’s important to stay abreast of everchanging consumer preferences and industry disruptors.

Bren Herrera Wins Sabra Ultimate Hummus Challenge at Expo West 2019

March 14, 2019 Sabra

Sabra, maker of America’s best-selling hummus, and famed TV chef Einat Admony named Hummus + Minted Avo Almost Vegan Bowl a la Cubanathe winner of the “Ultimate Hummus Challenge” at the Sabra Hummus Eatery during Expo West 2019. Herrera’s transitional, plant-forward dish, deliciously demonstrated the versatility of hummus, winning her a chef-coveted Aura knife. The recipe will be shared on House of Bren.

Mastronardi Produce and John Paul DeJoria Announce Partnership to Revolutionize Fresh Food Availability

March 14, 2019 Mastronardi Produce

Mastronardi Produce®, the leading greenhouse company in North America, announced today that it has teamed up with John Paul DeJoria to make quality, flavorful produce more widely accessible. The partnership will focus on developing Advanced High-Density Farming Systems to grow local fresh food in underserved markets around the globe.

Fox Solutions Expands Regional Sales Team

March 14, 2019 Fox Solutions

Leading equipment supplier Fox Solutions™ is proud to announce the hire of Thomas Summers as a new California based regional sales representative. Summers brings nearly 30 years of industry experience and an extensive background in packaging equipment sales, service and support.

California Giant Adds Product Locator To Website

March 14, 2019 California Giant

California Giant Berry Farms just added a new software tool within their website helping shoppers to find California Giant brand berries ‘at a store near you’. The new product locator tool allows shoppers to simply enter their zip code on the company website to narrow the search for California Giant berries closest to their address, taking the guessing game out of whether or not their local store carries their branded berries.