On November 14, AFS partnered with the Utah Food Bank in a large community effort. Two semi-trailers packed with food arrived at 11 a.m., and leaders from both groups spoke. Utah faces sharp hunger needs. More than 445,000 people do not know…
Read moreKent’s Market became a hub of holiday support Tuesday as more than 250 military families arrived to receive groceries and gift cards through Operation Homefront’s Holiday Meals for Military® program. The Veterans Day event, held at the Roy grocery store, brought together…
Read moreSomething exciting (and crunchy!) is happening in the snack aisle. Crav’n Flavor—the indulgent, flavorful private label that’s become one of AFS’s fastest-growing brands— has expanded once again, this time into snacking nuts. The move brings 35 Food Club items under the Crav’n…
Read moreRecently, Dan’s Foothill as team members, vendors, and guests gathered to celebrate the store’s re-grand opening. The ceremony took place in the upper parking lot overlooking the store. Jan Whiteley, director of construction and maintenance, Chris Otteson, regional director, Greg Welling, vice…
Read moreFor the third time, Associated Food Stores (AFS) has been recognized among the top retail distributors of Certified Angus Beef (CAB). At the 2025 CAB Annual Conference, AFS ranked #3 out of 115 retail distributors worldwide based on pounds of beef sold.…
Read moreDENVER — La Despensa Latina is opening a new grocery store with expanded offerings in Denver’s Green Valley Ranch area this week. The store, located at 18308 E. 47th Ave., will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday,…
Read moreOn Friday, September 19, 2025, Lin’s Market officially broke ground on its eighth store location in Enoch, Utah. The new 65,000-square-foot store will feature a drive-through pharmacy, an Arctic Circle restaurant, a Starbucks coffee house, and an ACE Hardware—all designed to bring…
Read moreRepresentative Celeste Maloy and her staff joined team members from Harmons and Associated Food Stores on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Farr West Distribution Center. Members of the Congresswoman’s staff enjoyed seeing the banana ripening rooms, driving (and not stopping) through…
Read moreMany store owners from members of Associated Food Stores and team members from Associated Retail Operations and AFS participated in the Utah Food Industry Association’s (UFIA) annual conference this week at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, Utah. Leadership Transitions and Recognition…
Read moreMacey’s beloved mascot, Kong, has turned 13, and Macey’s invited guests of all ages to join the celebration. Starting Monday, August 4, Macey’s kicked off a week of festivities including coloring pages, birthday doughnuts and special-edition Kong Kones and shakes available throughout…
Read moreBaggers. You likely interact with them every time you enter a grocery store, but many people aren’t aware that they are also elite athletes, not only bagging your items quickly, but ensuring nothing is crushed and one bag doesn’t weigh sufficiently more…
Read moreIt took nearly 2,000 miles on the road, but a truckload of Utah’s favorite foods made the trip from Farr West, Utah, to the U.S. Capitol last week to help celebrate the Beehive State’s Pioneer spirit. The journey was part of Flavors…
Read moreSupporting the community is a core value at Associated Food Stores, and over the past several weeks, they partnered with Make-A-Wish® Utah to raise funds that help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. This year’s campaign raised $84,943.73, $3000 more…
Read moreReynolds Market is marking a major milestone this year as it celebrates 100 years in business. What started in 1925 as a small grocery store in Glendive has grown into a trusted name in eastern Montana, known for its strong community ties,…
Read moreSometimes, the best ideas start with a little serendipity. For Red Button Vintage Creamery’s new line of ice cream novelties, the spark came after the 2024 Associated Food Stores (AFS) FoodShow. While watching a recap video from the event, Boyd Irving, vice…
Read moreOn Armed Forces Day, Kent’s Market in Plain City once again showed its deep commitment to military families by partnering with Operation Homefront for a large-scale grocery donation event. This year, more than 400 military families received roughly $700 worth of groceries…
Read moreNearly 1,500 children and adults with special needs spent a day in the sunshine recently, casting lines and catching fish during the 34th annual Kids Fishing Day at Salem Pond. The event wouldn’t be possible without the community effort behind it, especially…
Read moreFor several years, children have been able to experience a grocery store at their level. Whether pretending to be a shopper or a cashier, kids can create their own story at the Macey’s Grocery Store Exhibit in the Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum.…
Read moreAssociated Food Stores recently announced the promotion of Erik Colvin to director of store engineering. In this new role, Erik oversees facility design, remodels, maintenance strategies, and long-term capital planning—ensuring member stores are equipped to serve guests today and into the future.…
Read moreAssociated Food Stores is thrilled to announce the arrival of three delectable new flavors to the Red Button Vintage Creamery ice cream collection. These premium 56 oz. offerings continue the brand's commitment to small-batch quality and nostalgic taste experiences. "We're excited to…
Read moreSalt Lake City, UT (April 8, 2025) – Associated Food Stores (AFS) today announced several key leadership promotions within its pharmacy division, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, operational excellence and delivering outstanding patient care across its service area. Eliseo Faz has been…
Read moreMacey’s Market Little Cottonwood is the recipient of the 2025 Sandy City Corporate Citizenship Award, one of several honors presented at this year’s One Sandy Awards on April 4. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, and businesses that go above and beyond in…
Read moreThe 2025 Feed Utah Food Drive, held on March 15, brought together communities, faith-based organizations, and businesses across Utah to combat food insecurity—a crisis impacting 1 in 6 Utah children and 415,000 residents statewide. As a cornerstone partner, Associated Food Stores (AFS)…
Read moreThanksgiving Heroes partnered with Macey’s to bring hope and food to 480 local families in need through their Spring-Giving event on April 3 rd . With the support of Macey’s and 170 volunteers, the event was an example of community support. Steve…
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