Good Earth Teas Inc., maker of bold herbal tea fusions, has relaunched the brand, complete with new product names, revamped fusions as well as a new look and feel. Built around Good Earth’s “Tea Untamed” mantra, all aspects of the brand now embody the belief that tea is potent and powerful and, like life, should […]
Author Archives: Kristen Cloud
Kristen was Editor at The Shelby Report.
Posted in, Executive News, National
Chobani Names New SVP Of Supply Chain And Operations
Chobani Inc., maker of America’s No. 1-selling Greek Yogurt brand, has named Andreas Sokollek as SVP of supply chain and operations, overseeing all new product launches, production planning and materials management initiatives. Sokollek, who brings more than 24 years of operations and project management experience to Chobani, will report to David Denholm, president and COO. […]
Posted in, Executive News, National
Bell-Carter Foods Finalizes Executive Team
Bell-Carter Foods Inc., a leader in the specialty condiment business and the nation’s largest table olive producer, has made some new hires and is growing its executive team. Matthew L. Amigh is CFO, Doug Reifsteck is EVP of operations and Tom Rickard is VP of retail sales. CEO Tim T. Carter and VP of Strategy, […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, West
New Stater Bros. Supermarket Opening In Moreno Valley Next Week
Stater Bros. will open its newest and most modern supermarket in Moreno Valley, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 13. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held in the parking lot at 8:15 a.m., and the new Stater Bros. North Moreno Valley store will open for business at 9 a.m. After Wednesday, the supermarket will be open daily […]
Posted in, National, Suppliers
Cargill Announces Labeling For Finely Textured Beef
Cargill Beef will begin labeling its branded, U.S.-made, fresh, ground beef products containing Finely Textured Beef, prior to the 2014 grilling season, with the declaration “Contains Finely Textured Beef.” “Our research shows that consumers believe ground beef products containing Finely Textured Beef should be clearly labeled,” said John Keating, Cargill Beef president. “We’ve listened to […]
Posted in, National, Suppliers
Murdock Completes Acquisition Of Dole Food Co.
David H. Murdock, Dole’s chairman and CEO, has completed his acquisition of Dole Food Co. Inc. The $13.50-per-share purchase price represents a total valuation of Dole at more than $1.6 billion, including net debt, fees and expenses. The going-private merger agreement was approved on Oct. 31 during a special meeting of the Dole stockholders. Dole’s […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Hershey Donates $100K To WWP, Participates In ‘Believe In Heroes’ Campaign
The Hershey Co. has donated $100,000 to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and is participating in the “Believe in Heroes” campaign. The donation will help support Wounded Warrior Project’s numerous programs, which are addressing the urgent needs of this generation’s injured service members. To promote the Believe in Heroes campaign and raise awareness of WWP, Hershey […]
Posted in, Executive News, Midwest
Spartan, Nash Finch Make VP Appointments For Combined Company
In an internal memo dated Nov. 1, Spartan Stores President and CEO Dennis Eidson named a number of VPs who will take on their roles once the merger of Spartan and Nash Finch is completed, expected by the end of the year. “These strong leaders have done a terrific job over the last months, working […]
Posted in, Grocery News, National
Domino, C&H Sugar Becoming Available In Flip-Top Dispenser
Domino Sugar and C&H Sugar will soon be available in a new, easy-to-use flip-top dispenser, featuring Quick Dissolve Sugar and Pourable Brown Sugar. Domino Foods Inc., a leader in the sugar category, has previously been credited with introducing the Domino Sugar 4-lb. canister into the marketplace. By mid-November, the new flip-top package redesign will be […]
Posted in, National, West
Idaho Potato Commission Appoints Three New Commissioners
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has appointed three new commissioners who will each serve a three-year term. Peggy Grover of BenchMark Potato in Rexburg; Ritchey Toevs, a grower residing in Aberdeen; and Tommy Brown of Lamb Weston in Pocatello were formally sworn in at the IPC’s October commission meeting in Sun Valley. The commissioners were […]
Posted in, National
NGA’s Larkin Appointed To Chamber Of Commerce Committee
National Grocers Association (NGA) President and CEO Peter Larkin has been appointed to serve on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Committee of 100 (C-100). “Congratulations to Peter on his appointment to the U.S. Chamber’s Committee of 100. This is a great honor for Peter and for NGA and is a testament to the important role […]
Posted in, C-Store News, National
Convenience Retailers ‘Fuel’ The Capitol Christmas Tree
Convenience retailers from the Northwest to the East Coast are providing the fuel and refreshments for the 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree caravan as it travels on its 25-day trip from Washington State to Washington, D.C. The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) is serving as a lead sponsor of the 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree and […]
Posted in, Executive News, Northeast
Former Tesco Exec Appointed President Of Giant Landover
Ahold USA has appointed Gordon Reid, a former executive with Tesco, as president of its Giant Landover division, effective Nov. 4. Reid replaces Bhavdeep Singh, EVP of operations, who has served as interim president since September. Singh continues to serve as EVP of operations for Ahold USA. Reid will manage all aspects of the division […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National, New Products
Hiland Dairy Debuts Festive-Flavored Milks For The Holidays
Hiland Dairy is introducing four holiday-inspired flavored milks, including Chocolate Mint, Pumpkin Spice, Red Velvet and Snickerdoodle. These new flavors are perfect cold, warm or as a creamer for coffee and tea and can even be incorporated into many holiday recipes, according to Hiland. “We wanted to offer our customers a festive, sweet treat to […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Red Robin Releases Steak Fries At Grocery Retail
For more than 40 years, Red Robin restaurants have served signature Bottomless Steak Fries. Now, a frozen version of those fries—Red Robin’s Seasoned Steak Fries—are available in the grocery retail sector. The fries are available in frozen food aisles nationwide, prepared with Red Robin Seasoning Salt. Red Robin’s first product for retail distribution, the take-home […]
Posted in, Southeast, Store News
The Fresh Market To Open Fourth Northeast Florida Store Next Year
The Fresh Market will open its fourth Northeast Florida store in the Riverside community of Jacksonville in October 2014. The Jacksonville Business Journal reports that The Fresh Market will anchor Shoppes on Riverside, a new retail development in Brooklyn along Riverside Avenue. The 20,400 s.f. store will be surrounded by another 29,470 s.f. of small-shop […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Grocery News, National
Sparkling Fruit(2)O Goes National With Dr Pepper Snapple As Dist. Partner
Sunny Delight Beverages Co. (SDBC) is partnering with Dr Pepper Snapple Group on the national launch of SDBC’s new Sparkling Fruit(2)O fruit flavored water. SDBC says Sparkling Fruit(2)O offers taste in balance—subtle, simple fruit flavors consumers love, recognize and can pronounce, balanced with sparkling, pure and refreshing water; no calories, sugar, carbohydrates or caffeine. Following […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National, Suppliers
U.S. Beer Consumption Is Up; Rising Demand For Higher-Priced Offerings
The beer industry saw gains in both dollar and volume in 2012 after a three-year downturn. Well-marketed new products and slight improvements in the unemployment rate contributed to the beer industry’s overall growth. Although the second half of the year didn’t fare as well from an economic standpoint, the industry was still able to see […]
Posted in, National, New Products
DeLallo Rolls Out SaladSavors
DeLallo has introduced five salad topping combinations conveniently packaged for the produce department’s refrigerated section. SaladSavors include a featured specialty cheese with a combination of complementary flavors. The product is portioned to accompany one bag of lettuce. “Great food is one of the simplest pleasures of every day, but it’s hard to find time,” says […]
Posted in, Grocery News, National
New Sun-Maid Products Attract New Consumers
Don’t let the yellow sun that appears behind the iconic Sun-Maid girl fool you—California-based Sun-Maid raisin and dried fruit products are available year round. In fact, the company has a number of new products rolling out, particularly for the holiday season. “We have a lot of exciting new products,” Sun-Maid Marketing Director Jackie Grazier told […]