Hospitality & Tourism July 13, 2020 8:51:56 pm

1908 Brands expands Pasta Jay’s sauces to Safeway, Costco

Several pallets of Pasta Jay’s Creamy Tomato and Classic Marinara sauces prepared to ship to Costco by July 15. Photo courtesy Steve Savage, CEO and founder of 1908 brands.

By Ali C.M. Watkins

BOULDER — The popular pasta dishes of Italian eatery Pasta Jay’s Inc. can now be replicated at home for Safeway and Costco shoppers.

The Boulder staple of more than 30 years will sell its pasta sauce in 100 Costco Wholesale Corp. (Nasdaq: COST) and Safeways, a subsidiary of Albertsons Cos. Inc. (NYSE: ACI). All four flavors — Classic Marinara, Creamy Tomato, Tomato Basil and Tomato Marsala — are currently on Safeway shelves, said Steve Savage, founder and CEO of 1908 Brands, Inc.