During Associated Food Stores’ annual meeting, the company reported to its members an increase in sales and profits during the 2012 fiscal year. Associated Food Stores increased total sales by $88.8 million, or 4.6 percent, surpassing the $2 billion mark. Members of the cooperative also were able to enjoy an increase in patronage dividends of […]
Author Archives: Kristen Cloud
Kristen was Editor at The Shelby Report.
Posted in, Beverage News, New Products, Southwest
Celis Brand and Brewery Returning to Austin
After a long and tenacious pursuit of her famous family name, Christine Celis has successfully brought the Celis Beer brand back into the family fold. Christine, daughter of the world-renowned Belgian brewer, Pierre Celis, will be bringing Celis Beer and the brewery back to Austin, Texas. “It has been my personal dream and passion to […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
Russell Stover Will Pay $585K Clean Water Act Fine
Russell Stove Candies Inc. will pay a $585,000 penalty as part of a settlement relating to allegations that it violated the federal Clean Water Act. The Kansas City Business Journal reports that the settlement, announced late last week, stems from a 2008 Environmental Protection Agency audit that found problems at Russell Stover’s Iola, Kan., location, […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Duracell Rolls Out New Battery With Duralock Power Preserve Technology
Innovation has been within the core of Duracell for 60-plus years, according to the company. Since introducing the first AA and AAA batteries in the 1960s, Duracell has continued to invest and lead innovation to drive the category. Now the brand reports that it is launching its greatest innovation since Coppertop—guaranteeing Duracell power for up […]
Posted in, Beverage News, West
Southern California McDonald’s Introduces New Flavors
Two new summer flavors are now available at Southern California McDonald’s® restaurants: the Spicy Chicken McBites and McCafe Chocolate Chip Frappe. Like January’s limited time Chicken McBites, the new Spicy Chicken McBites are crispy, poppable pieces of juicy white chicken breast, seasoned to create heat and flavor that builds with every bite. Spicy Chicken McBites […]
Posted in, Southeast
Dole Recalls Some Bagged Salads Over Risk of Listeria
Dole Fresh Vegetables is voluntarily recalling 1,077 cases of bagged salads distributed in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The products being recalled are Kroger Fresh Selections Greener Supreme (coded N158 211B 1613 KR04, UPC 11110 91039), Kroger Fresh Selections Leafy Romaine (coded N158 111B KR11, UPC 11110 91046), and Walmart Marketside […]
Posted in, Center Store, West
Unified CEO: It’s Probably Time To ‘Redefine’ Center Store
by Kristen Cloud/staff writer While perimeter store sales have seen a substantial uptick in recent years, perhaps taking away from purchases consumers would normally make in the center store, Al Plamann says the center store category shouldn’t be dismissed as a disappearing one. Rather, he notes, the definition of center store simply needs updating. Plamann, […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, Midwest
Alto-Shaam Adds Grease Collection System For Gas Combitherm Line
Alto-Shaam has introduced a new grease collection unit that safely and conveniently collects grease and meat by-products from its electric Combitherm ovens in high-volume production facilities. This same innovative technology that creates a safer way to collect and dispose of grease is now available in its gas Combitherm units. The Combitherm Automatic Grease Collection System […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National, New Products
Simpli OatShake Beverage Innovation Wins Third Award In Six Months
On a hot streak of awards for its innovative Simpli™ OatShake beverage, Simpli OatShake Coffee received the sofi™ Silver award for Outstanding Cold Beverage from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade Inc. (NASFT). This marks the third award received by Simpli OatShake within the last six months, an unprecedented event for a newcomer […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
Congressman Bested By Teteak In Bagging Competition
The National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) held its first National Best Bagger Congressional Competition (sponsored by Kellogg’s, Bunzl and Pan-Oston) on Wednesday on Capitol Hill. (Click here to view more pictures.) The 2012 national champion, Stephanie Teteak from Larry’s Piggly Wiggly/Kaukauna, Wis., who won the competition at this year’s N.G.A. Show competed against her member of […]
Posted in, National
PMA Commends Senate’s Passage of the 2012 Farm Bill
Bryan Silbermann, president and CEO of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), has issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate’s passage of the 2012 farm bill: “PMA commends the Senate for their attention to the needs of specialty crops throughout the 2012 farm bill. This success would not have been a reality without […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National, New Products
Fair Oaks Farms Introduces Core Power High-Protein Milk Shake
Whether you have just wrapped up a high intensity kick boxing workout, a long run, a bike ride or just a relaxing walk after a full day, nothing supports rapid recovery better than the smooth, clean taste of all new Core Power. This high protein milk shake starts with fresh, natural, top quality real milk […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
N.G.A. Holding First National Best Bagger Congressional Competition Today
The National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) is holding its first National Best Bagger Congressional Competition (sponsored by Kellogg’s) at 4 p.m. (EST) today, June 20, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The national champion, Stephanie Teteak from Larry’s Piggly Wiggly in Kaukauna, Wis., who won the competition at this year’s N.G.A. Show, will compete against her […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National
A Consumer Take On Food, Beverage Packaging
From purchase off the shelf through consumption, packaging for food and beverages evolves to intersect with consumer needs and priorities. Food and beverage categories and brands have benefited significantly when manufacturers and retailers have managed to fuse packaging innovation with emerging consumer trends. To further take advantage of the dynamic environment, according to “Food and […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, Southeast
Publix Recognized as a Best Place to Work in IT
For the eighth consecutive year, Publix has been honored as one of IDG’s Computerworld top workplaces for information technology (IT) professionals. This honor is part of the weekly IT publication’s 19th annual Best Places to Work in IT survey, published in the June 18 issue of Computerworld and online at www.computerworld.com. “Our I/S associates’ contributions […]
Posted in, Northeast
Farmers Market Program In Pa. Offering Vouchers To Older Adults, WIC Participants
Low-income older adults and Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program participants can now use vouchers to purchase fresh, local produce at farmers markets and farm stands across Pennsylvania. Agriculture Secretary George Greig, Aging Secretary Brian Duke and Health Secretary Dr. Eli Avila joined U.S. Department of Agriculture Undersecretary of Food Nutrition and Consumer Services Dr. […]
Posted in, Southwest, West
Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage Files For IPO
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. on Monday filed to raise as much as $115 million through an initial public offering, the Denver Business Journal reports. The Lakewood, Colo.-based company’s prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission said it envisions trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NGVC.” The family-owned company, […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National, Northeast
Frito-Lay Sales Associates Honored As PepsiCo’s Top Sales Performers Worldwide
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America division congratulates its 42 U.S.- and Canadian-based sales associates who were recently honored as PepsiCo’s top sales performer in a ceremony held earlier this month at PepsiCo global headquarters in Purchase, N.Y. The honorees are among 226 sales people in 2012 inducted into the company’s “President’s Ring of Honor,” which was […]
Posted in, National, New Products
34 Degrees New Sweet Crisps Hit Stores Nationally
34 Degrees, maker of all-natural, wafer-thin crisps, has added Sweet Crisps—Caramel, Chocolate, Cinnamon and Graham—to its popular product line. Now available nationally, 34 Degrees Sweet Crisps provide a new twist on snack food, pairing perfectly with nut butters, fruit spreads, a variety of cheeses and ice cream for hors d’oeuvres and desserts as well as […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food Hiring 900 Part-Timers With Acquisition of Genuardi’s Stores
Giant Food Stores said it will hire 900 part-time employees as part of its acquisition of 15 Genuardi’s stores. The Philadelphia Business Journal reports that Giant made the announcement Friday after receiving Federal Trade Commission approval to buy the Genuardi’s Family Markets from Safeway Inc. The stores are in the Philadelphia area. Giant, of Carlisle, […]