Marvin Young, a well-known grocery industry executive in the Southeast, has passed away. Mr. Young died after suffering a massive heart attack while attending a trade show in Chicago on Tuesday. Mr. Young served as director of center store for Rouses Markets in Louisiana, a position he took in March. Prior to this role, Mr. […]
Author Archives: Kristen Cloud
Kristen was Editor at The Shelby Report.
Posted in, National, Suppliers
Kraft Foods Group Creates Two New Business Units
Kraft Foods Group plans to create two new standalone business units: Meals and Desserts, and Enhancers and Snack Nuts. With the creation of these new business units, the company says it will be able to place even greater focus on brand building while reducing the complexity of managing a portfolio with many distinct brands and […]
Posted in, National
Calif. Cantaloupe Producers Implement Mandatory Food Safety Program
As the summer cantaloupe season moves into full swing and consumers see larger melon displays at their local supermarkets, many will be pleased to learn about a new mandatory food safety program in place to ensure the safety of the majority of cantaloupes produced during the summer months. “Beginning this year, California cantaloupe farmers and […]
Posted in, National
Journalist Woodward To Kick Off 2014 NGA Show
Bob Woodward, famed Washington Post journalist, author and Watergate scandal reporter, will serve as the speaker of the opening general session at the 2014 NGA Show. Sponsored by Kraft Foods, the opening session is the kick off to the show, which will be held Feb. 9-12 in Las Vegas. Woodward is best known for his […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Kellogg Debuting New Snacks This Summer
Kellogg Co. snack brands are introducing a variety of new cookies, crackers, chips and bars that the company says are sure to delight consumers. “Snacking is an important part of peoples’ diets, and consumers are constantly seeking new options,” says Brian Huff, president of Kellogg U.S. Snacks. “We continue to respond with flavors, ingredients and […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Center Store, National
Red Diamond Rolls Single-Serve Coffee And Tea
Red Diamond, one of the three oldest coffee, tea and foodservice companies in the U.S. continuously operated by the same family, will offer its coffee and tea products in a single-serve format, leveraging LBP Manufacturing’s UpShot Solution. This next-generation “flow-through” technology offers the ideal single-serve experience, according to a news release. The unique filter features […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Marketing News, West
Essentia Water Sponsoring Super Summer Hydration Giveaway
Essentia Water will kick off its Super Summer Hydration Giveaway on Friday, June 21. The 50-day online promotion that runs through Aug. 9 is hosted at www.EssentiaWater.com/Super and on Essentia’s Facebook page. Contestants over the age of 18 will share their favorite ways to stay hydrated by posting a brief paragraph or photo on Essentia’s […]
Posted in, National
Whole Foods Shares What Produce Department Would Look Like Without Bees
One of every three bites of food comes from plants pollinated by honeybees and other pollinators. Yet, major declines in bee populations threaten the availability of many fresh ingredients consumers rely on for their dinner tables. To raise awareness of just how crucial pollinators are to the food system, the University Heights Whole Foods Market […]
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NGA, Brick Meets Click Release Digital Check-Up For Grocery
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and Brick Meets Click (BMC) on Wednesday announced the publication of the “NGA/Brick Meets Click Digital Check-Up.” The paper, which analyzes data from an online survey of more than 22,000 grocery customers, includes data on digital shopper readiness and retailer engagement. The results show that grocery shoppers are not just […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Atkins Adds New Entrees To Frozen Meals Line
Atkins Nutritionals Inc., a leader in the weight-management category, is introducing three new entrees to its current line frozen meals. • Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry: Grilled white meat chicken breast, broccoli florets, green beans and red bell peppers in a sesame sauce; • Chicken Marsala : Grilled white meat chicken breast, Portobello mushrooms, green beans and red […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
AFM Donates, Delivers 38K Bottles Of Water For Tornado Relief
After devastating tornadoes destroyed many communities in the Texas and Oklahoma areas, Affiliated Foods Midwest Cooperative has donated to the tornado relief efforts. In addition to Norfolk, Neb.-based Affiliated Foods Midwest, the co-op’s retailer Buy for Less, and Premium Waters all collaboratively donated 38,304 bottles of water to the Red Cross in Oklahoma City to […]
Posted in, Northeast, Store News
Giant Unveils 100 Percent Pa.-Produced Milk During Dairy Month
Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets recently announced that its store brand milk now qualifies as PA Preferred, meaning 100 percent of the milk is produced in Pennsylvania, keeping dollars in local communities and supporting local jobs. “I applaud Giant for giving customers what they want—fresh, locally produced food,” Lt. Gov, Jim Cawley said […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, Midwest
Piggly Wiggly Midwest Partners With Ibotta To Offer Cash Rewards
Ibotta Inc., makers of one of the fastest growing mobile shopper technologies in the U.S., has partnered with Piggly Wiggly Midwest to allow its shoppers to earn cash rewards when using their Preferred Club Card to buy selected products. Through its partnership with Ibotta, Piggly Wiggly Midwest continues its tradition of finding new ways to […]
Posted in, National
Blue Bell Exec Killed While Trying To Change Flat Tire
Bill Weiss, public relations manager for Brenham, Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries LP, died last week after a collision on Interstate 10 in Houston, and another company executive was injured. The Houston Business Journal reported last week that Steve James, VP of institutional sales, is at Houston’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and had surgery overnight on June […]
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Frieda’s Offers Grilling Season Suggestions For Produce Department
The grilling season continues with the Fourth of July holiday, and Frieda’s Inc. is sharing some holiday favorites. These colorful suggestions, the Los Alamitos, Calif.-based company says, will make any produce department stand out. “Fourth of July grilling is all about summer traditions like hot dogs and burgers, but consumers are also looking to change […]
Posted in, National, Organic Natural
Annie’s Debuts Microwavable Mac & Cheese Cup Made With Organic Ingredients
Annie’s is expanding its top-selling line of macaroni and cheese products with the introduction of three Macaroni & Cheese Microwavable Cups, available in Real Aged Cheddar, White Cheddar and Gluten-Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar. One of the first microwavable cups with macaroni and cheese made with high-quality organic and natural ingredients, Annie’s says its latest […]
Posted in, National, Southwest
Affiliated Foods Puts The Spotlight On Foodservice Division
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor Affiliated Foods in Amarillo, Texas, would like to see its shareholders—grocery retailers—purchase products for their in-store bakeries/delis and sit-down restaurants from the cooperative. Grocers own the cooperative, so they would in effect be buying from themselves, just as they do when they buy for their retail stores. The cooperative owns a […]
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Nature Valley Expands Beyond Traditional Granola Bars With New Products
Nature Valley is introducing two new products outside the traditional granola bar category: Nature Valley Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares and Nature Valley Protein Granola. Nature Valley’s new soft-baked oatmeal product and loose, bagged granola make it easier to enjoy the taste of Nature Valley on the go, the company says. “Consumers have been asking for different […]
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KeHE Reveals New Enterprise Branding
KeHE Distributors LLC has rolled out new branding. The announcement was made by KeHE President and CEO Brandon Barnholt on Monday at KeHE’s annual Holiday Show in Chicago. “This new branding signals an important step in our continuing quest to be the preferred supply chain partner in natural, specialty and fresh retail products,” said Barnholt. […]
Posted in, Beverage News, C-Store News, National
RaceTrac’s Sodapalooza Returns For Summer
Already in full swing in Georgia, Florida and Texas stores, RaceTrac is offering 32-oz. fountain drinks and 16-oz. frozen beverages for $0.69 all summer as part of its Sodapalooza promotion. In addition, all stores are unveiling a new RaceTrac Value Menu, with 12 items offered for either $.99 or $1.99. Items include sunflower seeds, fresh-baked […]