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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1968
Page
3
The Associated Grocers warehouse at 625 S 25th Ave showcases why three local stores Smitty's Big Town Earl's Market and Earl's Shoppers offer fresh produce. The nine acre facility protects fruit and vegetables from sun and cold with humidity controlled storage and 50 degree temperatures.
The article details Associated Grocers Arizona operations with a 54 000 cubic foot high humidity cooler at 35 degrees and a 72 000 cubic foot dry storage at 38 degrees. It notes nine ripening rooms and up to 4000 banana boxes, plus lettuce on ice, under a tight enclosed warehouse system. For year ending July 31 1966 the firm reported 107 million dollars in volume across 640 members serving 860 stores, with 250 million in annual sales to grocers and consumers. It highlights cooperative buying allows small grocers to compete with chains, lists member stores in Scottsdale and broader participation by market retailers, and emphasizes the organization’s product distribution efficiency with over 18 000 items. The piece closes with spring cleaning advice and storage time guidelines for meats.
A reader reviews Joy of Cooking with Mrs. Rombauer’s notes noting lively chapters and quirky recipe titles while admitting uneven clarity. The piece also covers The Hickory Pit at 7110 E Oak St, now under new ownership, offering beef pork ribs ham and takeout with side dishes and a 946-8697 ordering line.
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