Centerplate, the largest hospitality partner to North America’s premier sports stadiums, convention centers and entertainment venues, is introducing its exclusive hospitality menu for Super Bowl XLVI, held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. In more than 250 venues nationwide, Centerplate prides itself on bold, chef-inspired cuisine grounded in treasured local flavors. And the Super […]
Author Archives: Kristen Cloud
Kristen was Editor at The Shelby Report.
Posted in, Beverage News, National, New Products
Select 55 Introduces New 35- and 32-Calorie Packages
Select 55 now is introducing smaller-sized cans and bottles. Available at retailers nationwide, Select 55 “Little Lights” include sleek 8-oz., 35-calorie cans available in 12 packs; and 7-oz., 32-calorie clear glass bottles available in 6 packs. Select 55 offers a clean, crisp taste with fewer calories for adult beer drinkers. The new smaller-size cans and […]
Posted in, Midwest
Ohio’s Constantino’s Market Highlights Success of SBA Loans
Constantino’s Market in Cleveland, Ohio, has used three loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to expand its successful business and create 31 jobs, with the expectation of creating up to 50 more when its new store opens later this year near University Circle. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and U.S. Small Business Administrator […]
Posted in, Southeast
Publix Coming to Nashville Neighborhood
Boyle Investment Co. has kicked off a $9.5 million redevelopment of The Crossings, a shopping center in Nashville’s Donelson area, to make way for a new Publix Super Market, the Nashville Business Journal reports. The 110,229-s.f. shopping center is located at the northwest corner of Lebanon Pike and Fairway Drive, one block away from a […]
Posted in, Midwest
Capitol Day Brings Grocers to Madison, Wisc.
Brandon Scholz, president of the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA), spoke to The Shelby Report on Jan. 25 in Madison at the group’s annual “Grocers in the Capitol Day.” “It’s just so important to have our members come to the state’s capitol, whether it’s here in Wisconsin or any other state, to be a part of […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Center Store, West
Sweeten Valentine’s Day With Korbel Champagnes
Red roses, with their message of love, may always be the No. 1 Valentine’s Day gift, but sweet libations are clearly gaining ground, according to Korbel Champagne Cellars of California. Korbel Sweet Cuvee and Sweet Rose—produced using the time-honored methode champenoise (in which the bubbles are created by secondary fermentation in the bottle)—are a newer […]
Posted in, Southwest
‘Supermarket Chef Showdown’ Set For FMI2012
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has announced the inaugural FMI Supermarket Chef Showdown™, a unique cook-off competition exclusively for culinary professionals in the food retail industry. The contest is designed to promote the value and culinary expertise present in supermarkets and grocery stores, and FMI predicts the competition will be a premier event for supermarket […]
Posted in, Northeast
Campbell Soup Foundation Honors Community Heroes in Its Hometown
The Campbell Soup Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Campbell Soup Co., recognized two Camden community leaders at a breakfast held at the company’s world headquarters in January. The Campbell Soup Foundation Community Awards pay tribute to individuals who have made significant contributions to improving the lives of Camden, N.J., residents. More than 115 local […]
Posted in, West
McDougall Succeeds Stiles at Gelson’s
Robert Stiles, president of Gelson’s Markets in Encino, Calif., retired Jan. 4 after more than 51 years of service to the company, which operates 18 Gelson’s stores in California. Rob McDougall succeeded Stiles as president of Gelson’s, which is a subsidiary of Arden Group, a holding company based in Compton, Calif. Stiles had served as […]
Posted in, Beverage News, New Products, West
First Icelandic Craft Beer Arrives in U.S., California First
Einstök Ölgerd, an Icelandic craft brewery, has sent the first shipment of its ales to the United States. Initially, an Icelandic White Ale, Pale Ale and Toasted Porter will be distributed in California in a partnership with Wine Warehouse, one of the largest distributors in the U.S. Located just 60 miles south of the Arctic […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Multi Grain Cheerios Peanut Butter Hits Shelves
General Mills has added to its popular Cheerios line with new Multi Grain Cheerios® Peanut Butter cereal. The first line extension of the Multi Grain Cheerios brand has five whole grains and 110 calories per serving. In addition, it provides 16g of whole grain per serving (at least 48 grams recommended daily). “We wanted to […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Kashi Rolls Out All Natural Four Cheese Pizza
Kashi® Four Cheese Pizza has been added to Kashi’s frozen pizza line. It features Provolone, Mozzarella, White Cheddar and Fontina cheeses with a real tomato and vegetable-blend sauce on top of a thin crust made with Kashi 7 Whole Grains & Sesame™ with flax seed. The three-serving vegetarian pizza provides 6g of fiber, 15g of […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
Moore Named Supervalu EVO/CMO
Michael Moore has been named EVP and CMO for Minneapolis-based Supervalu, the company announced Jan. 24. Moore, 47, joined Supervalu in 2011 as business transformation officer, working on the implementation of Supervalu’s business turnaround. Moore was named to the top marketing post following the recent decision by Julie Dexter Berg to leave the company and […]
Posted in, Northeast
C&S Awarded Grant for Expansion
Two businesses in Orange County, N.Y., have been awarded state grants to aid in expansions that will create jobs, www.poughkeepsiejournal.com reports. One is C&S Wholesale Grocers, which is buying an existing 175,000-s.f. facility and constructing a 345,000-s.f. refrigerated addition along with acquiring and installing machinery and equipment to expand the company’s operations in Chester, N.Y. […]
Posted in, Southeast
Rouses Donating $50K to Interactive Grocery Exhibit at Museum
Thibodaux, La.-based Rouses Markets will be donating $50,000 for a new interactive grocery exhibit at the Bayou Country Children’s Museum. The museum installation, called Rouses Farmers Market, will feature Cajun recipes and mini grocery carts for the children to fill with seafood, fruits and vegetables indigenous to the bayou region along with goodies found in […]
Posted in, National, West
Safeway Employees Contribute One Million Volunteer Hours in 2011
Pleasanton, Calif.-based Safeway Inc.’s companywide effort to mobilize its workforce and transform communities resulted in employees volunteering one million hours in 2011. “The number of hours along with the stories about employees who unselfishly gave their valuable time are inspiring and humbling,” said Larree Renda, Safeway EVP and chair of the Safeway Foundation. “Through their […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, National
WMMB Launches 3rd Annual Macaroni & Cheese Blog
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) has invited 30 of the country’s top food bloggers to participate in the third annual “30 Days, 30 Ways with Macaroni and Cheese” blogger program. The blog relaunched Jan. 20 in celebration of National Cheese Lover’s Day. A new blogger-created recipe will be unveiled each day for 30 days. […]
Posted in, Midwest, Northeast
Roland Supports Indianapolis ‘Taste of the NFL’ Event
American Roland Food Corp. is supporting the Taste of the NFL event for the second year in a row. Held annually on the eve before the big game, the Taste of the NFL brings together the country’s top chefs, NFL players and hundreds of volunteers to “Party with a Purpose®.” The game is in Indianapolis, […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National, Perishables
Dannon’s Super Bowl Ad to Feature Oikos Greek Yogurt, Stamos
The Dannon Co.’s first-ever Super Bowl yogurt commercial will feature Dannon Oikos® Greek yogurt and actor John Stamos. The ad will run during the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVI and also will be released on the Dannon Oikos Facebook and YouTube pages as part of a fully integrated marketing campaign. Stamos appeared in the […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National, Organic Natural, Southeast
North Carolina Sauce Lauded in Bon Appetit Magazine
Original Cackalacky™ Spice Sauce was featured in the February 2012 issue of Bon Appétit Magazine, with editors declaring it a favorite in their “Savor The South” issue. The sauce was notable as an example of “… a fresh crop of artisans [who are] giving the Southern pantry a whole new shelf life.” Created in Chapel […]