Albertsons and Instacart are teaming up to combine organic products and online grocery in a one-stop digital shop. This week, the pair announced the launch of O Organics Market, a virtual store offering organic, natural and better-for-you-foods, beverages, and grocery items. “With nearly 3,800 items from O Organics, Open Nature and other organic and natural brands, O Organics Market is another […]
Author Archives: Alissa Marchat
Staff Writer at The Shelby Report.
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More Help Is Available For Kansas’ Struggling Rural Grocers
by Terrie Ellerbee/editor-Midwest Many independent grocers in Kansas’ rural communities struggle to remain open. This year alone, at least five independent grocers already have closed, according to David Procter, director of the Center for Engagement and Community Development (CECD) at Kansas State University (KSU). “We know of several stores that have closed this year, so […]
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Dollar Tree Opens $110M Distribution Center In Warrensburg, Missouri
Dollar Tree Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its new distribution center in Warrensburg, Missouri, July 11 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by associates and their families, management and representatives from the local community. The new DC is Dollar Tree’s 23rd such facility. “We are pleased to celebrate the grand opening of our new Warrensburg distribution […]
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Kroger’s Third Natural Foods Summit Draws 50-Plus Emerging Brands
The Kroger Co. hosted its third Natural Foods Innovation Summit in partnership with 84.51°, in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 12. More than 50 brands participated in the expo, bringing the total to 150 different small businesses Kroger has engaged with during its three Summit events. “Kroger’s natural and organic category achieved $16.7 billion in sales last […]
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Heritage Meets Innovation In New Hudsonville, Michigan, Meijer
Meijer opened a new supercenter July 12 in Hudsonville, Michigan, offering shoppers a number of ways to shop through what the retailer is calling a mix of heritage and innovation. The 155,000-s.f. store features design elements that honor the retailer’s nearly 50 years in Ottawa County. It also is re-introducing baggers to help decrease time […]
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Village Super Market Patriarch James Sumas Dies At 84
Wakefern Food Corp. and ShopRite are mourning the loss of James Nicholas Sumas, longtime patriarch of Village Super Market Inc., which owns and operates 30 ShopRite supermarkets in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Maryland. “Jimmy,” as he was affectionately called, was an influential member, mentor and guiding force at Wakefern Food Corp., a retailer-owned cooperative. […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Grocery News, Home Page Latest News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Study Finds Beef In A Mediterranean-Style Diet Supports Heart Health
Research released this month from Purdue University found that following a Mediterranean-style eating pattern that includes lean red meats like lean beef is just as effective in supporting a healthy heart as a Mediterranean-style diet that limits red meats. This new study adds to the growing body of scientific evidence demonstrating lean beef can be […]
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Banner Wholesale Grocers Moving To A Larger Warehouse This Fall
Chicago, Illinois-based Banner Wholesale Grocers, a family-owned and -operated independent grocer specializing in American and Hispanic products, will move to a brand new 75,000-s.f. facility in the fall. Designed from the ground up, the new building gives customers the opportunity to utilize the entire warehouse during shopping hours. Banner’s current facility has housed the 92-year-old […]
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Campbell Names Palmieri VP And CMO Of U.S. Meals And Beverages
Campbell Soup Co. has appointed Diego Palmieri to the role of VP and chief marketing officer, U.S. meals and beverages, effective July 18. Palmieri will report to Roberto Leopardi, president, meals and beverages. As CMO, Palmieri will be responsible for all aspects of marketing and consumer connection in the U.S. across the division’s portfolio of brands, which […]
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Fiji Water Ends Distribution Partnership With Keurig Dr Pepper
Fiji Water, a supplier of imported bottled water, is making a change to its distribution network that will result in the brand directly handling more of its own product delivery. Fiji is discontinuing its distribution partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) in favor of a new distribution model that “will ensure a focused, superior experience for […]
Posted inDairy News, Grocery News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, Industry News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, Sustainability News
Plant-Based Product Claims See 62% Increase Over Five-Year Period
Growing consumer interest in health, sustainability and ethics is driving plant-derived ingredients and products to high popularity. Innova Market Insights reports that plant-based product claims increased by 62% globally from 2013-2017, with growth occurring on platforms such as plant proteins, active botanicals, sweeteners, herbs and seasonings, and coloring foodstuffs. “The dairy alternatives market has been a particular […]
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Food Does Not Equal Meal
Sponsored content by Tyson Foods Inc. Deli is more than convenience. At Tyson Foods, we’ve worked with families and challenged them to use prepared foods for meals and then showed them tips and tricks when their dinners fell short of their expectations. We’ve partnered with leaders in industries across the nation to get their unique […]
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Black Forest Gummy Bears Are Getting A New Look
Confectionary brand Black Forest is giving its gummy bears a makeover. Reaching stores July 15, the new gummy bears will be “richer and brighter in color,” the company says. They also will feature a signature Black Forest tree on their bellies. “This vibrant, yet subtle design is a physical emblem that further differentiates a product […]
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Smucker Co. Selling Pillsbury, Hungry Jack, Other Brands For $375M
The J.M. Smucker Co. is selling its shelf-stable baking business, including the exclusive U.S. rights to the Pillsbury brand, along with the Hungry Jack, White Lily, Jim Dandy, Martha White and Funfetti brands, to equity firm Brynwood Partners VII LP and Brynwood Partners VIII LP for $375 million. The Pillsbury brand license agreement is a royalty-free, perpetual agreement […]
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FIM Program Teams Present Capstones At WAFC; First Up, Team ‘Waste To Wealth’
On Jan. 8 of this year, 32 people embarked on the 16-week Food Industry Management (FIM) Program at USC’s Marshall School of Business. The students were divided into six teams to work on capstone projects, each team tackling an industry issue or opportunity that will be important in the next five to 10 years. The […]
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Kroger Launching ‘Dip’ Apparel Brand With Fashion Designer Joe Mimran
The Kroger Co. has developed a new apparel brand, Dip, in partnership with fashion designer Joe Mimran. Known for the Club Monaco, Joe Fresh and Pink Tartan brands, Mimran brings 30 years of industry expertise to the exclusive clothing line that “makes effortless style easy and affordable to achieve,” says Kroger. “We’ve worked closely with Joe […]
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Supervalu Letter Urges Stockholders Not To Vote For Blackwell Nominees
Supervalu Inc. today revealed plans to mail a letter to its stockholders in connection with the company’s upcoming stockholders meeting, scheduled for Aug. 16. Supervalu’s board of directors is urging stockholders to vote for all nine of the company’s director candidates—as opposed to the six candidates nominated by activist investor Blackwells Capital LLC. Stockholders of record […]
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AI-Enabled Personalized Marketing Will Drive FMCG Forward
By Mike Bristol/VP Personalized Marketing, Symphony RetailAI Sometimes, the world seems to just turn too quickly; work projects kick into overdrive, kids’ schedules get too hectic, and even taking the time to pick out a somewhat healthy meal at the grocery store seems like a daunting task. As both consumers and busy, complex people, many […]
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Walmart Highlights Diverse Suppliers With New Online Showcase
Walmart is launching a new “Supplier Inclusion Showcase” on Walmart.com to spotlight products from its community of diverse suppliers, including companies operated by minorities, women, veterans, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, and people with disabilities. The Supplier Inclusion Showcase is launching at Essence Festival in New Orleans, a multicultural event, which Walmart […]
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U.S. Salty Snacks Market To Reach $29 Billion By 2022
How Americans eat has evolved to match the frequently hurried, harried and hectic lifestyles of today’s consumers, says market research firm Packaged Facts. That shift has been a boon to convenient food options, including salty snacks such as potato chips, popcorn and pretzels. In its new report, “Salty Snacks: U.S. Market Trends and Opportunities,” Packaged Facts […]