California Made Network
Honoring California grocery leaders
Celebrating organizations that helped shape California grocery retailing.
Honoring the past. Appreciating the present. Building the future.
Certified Grocers of California
Founded in 1926, Certified Grocers united independent retailers to strengthen buying power, share best practices, and advance the success of California grocers.
Boys Markets
Serving Californians since 1947 with a focus on freshness, service, and family values across the state.
Lucky Stores
A beloved California chain known for quality, value, and community connection for generations of shoppers.
Fleming Companies (California)
A leading distributor and retail partner, supporting grocers with quality products and outstanding service across California.
Alpha Beta
One of the nation's largest retail service organizations, helping independent grocers compete and thrive.
Hughes Markets
A California original, Hughes was known for innovation, quality, and its commitment to customers and communities.
Other retail pioneers and wholesalers
Honoring the many wholesalers, distributors, and independent retailers whose vision, entrepreneurship, and hard work built California's strong grocery heritage.
Including Thrifty, Gemco, Cala Foods, Zodys.
Strong leaders. Strong communities. Strong California.
Thank you to all who built the grocery industry we rely on today.