The Kroger Co. Central Division associates working at Kroger stores in the Indianapolis area have ratified a new labor agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 700. “We are pleased to reach an agreement that is good for our associates and provides wage increases, affordable healthcare and a stable pension fund to support […]
Author Archives: Kristen Cloud
Kristen was Editor at The Shelby Report.
Posted in, Northeast, Store News
Giant, Martin’s Customers Support Troops With $517K Donation
Customers and associates at Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets showed their support for men and women in the Armed Forces by donating $517,535 through the stores’ annual Support Our Troops campaign. The in-store fundraiser benefits regional USOs throughout the company’s operating area and the Wounded Warrior Project. “Thanks to our customers and associates, […]
Posted in, Grocery News, National
Cigarette Prices To Increase; New Tobacco Product Rulings Begin Soon
The nation’s three largest tobacco makers are raising cigarette prices. The Business Journal reports that Reynolds American Inc. subsidiary R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Lorillard Inc. and Philip Morris USA are raising prices for most brands. Reynolds and Lorillard will raise prices by 6 cents a pack or 60 cents a carton for wholesalers and direct […]
Posted in, Executive News, National
McCormick Names Kurzius As President Of Global Consumer, CAO
McCormick & Co. Inc. has appointed Lawrence Kurzius to the role of president of global consumer and chief administrative officer, effective July 1. In this role, Kurzius will have the responsibility for McCormick’s consumer business globally as well as several of the company’s corporate functions including IT, supply chain, R&D and quality assurance. Kurzius also […]
Posted in, National, New Products
TGI Fridays Introduces Two New Baked Snacks To Retail
Inventure Foods Inc. is introducing two baked snacks under its licensed partnership with TGI Fridays. Extreme Heat Crunchy Fries and Jalapeno Poppers Snack Sticks add substantial spice to a line of snacks inspired by the bar and casual dining restaurant menu. Both snacks will begin to appear in stores and vending machines nationwide this summer. […]
Posted in, National, West
Raley’s Hit By Cyber Attack
Raley’s Family of Fine Stores says it recently discovered that a portion of its computer network systems may have been the target of a complex, criminal cyber attack. The company reports that it immediately initiated an investigation to determine whether cyber criminals may have obtained customer credit and debit card information. At this time, the […]
Posted in, National, West
Save Mart’s Q1 Perishable Grocery Donations Top One Million Pounds
Save Mart Supermarkets reports that perishable grocery donations from the chain’s 226 stores topped one million pounds in the first quarter of this year (January-March). The food, which includes bakery, dairy, deli, frozen products and produce items, is collected daily by local area food banks as part of the Fresh Food Rescue program launched in […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Marketing News, National
Louisville Is Pilot Market For New Bud Light Vented Can
This summer, Louisville, Ky., will pilot market the new 12-oz. Bud Light Vented Can—an innovation featuring a first-of-its-kind, self-contained venting tab that delivers what Anheuser-Busch calls the “smoothest drinking experience in a can.” The integrated tab design gives consumers the freedom to enjoy the superior drinkability of Bud Light in a vented can without the […]
Posted in, West
Northwest Pear Growers Forecast Full-Size Crop From Washington, Oregon
Representatives of the Northwest pear industry met last week in Portland to project the size of the 2013 fresh pear harvest. With reports of a crop of excellent quality from the Pacific Northwest growing regions of Wenatchee and Yakima, Washington and Mid-Columbia and Medford in Oregon, the total projection is showing approximately 19.8 million standard […]
Posted in, National
The Importance Of Connecting Healthy Living With Pharmacy Business
At the JW Marriott in the Hill Country of San Antonio, this year’s site of the 2013 GMDC Health & Wellness @ Retail Conference, Jeff Rehling, principal at Edgewood Consulting Group, told a group of member retailers, suppliers and service companies to pay attention to health and wellness strategies that connect healthy living with pharmacy […]
Posted in, National
Florida Sweet Corn: Slow Start, Record Finish
After a slow start to the spring deal following early March freezes, May ended up being a record month for Florida sweet corn. Shipments for the month are up more than 27 percent from average May volume during the previous two years. There are a number of factors that have contributed to this success. The […]
Posted in, National
Feeding America Partners With USDA, EPA To Help Reduce Food Waste
Feeding America has joined forces with the USDA and EPA to help reduce food waste and provide more food to Americans in need. The effort has been named “U.S. Food Waste Challenge.” It was launched Tuesday. “Feeding America is honored to be a founding partner, along with numerous food industry members, in the launch of […]
Posted in, National, Southwest, Supply Chain News
United Brings Distribution Ops In House By Acquiring Llano Logistics
United Supermarkets has acquired Llano Logistics Inc., which has operated United’s two distribution centers in Lubbock and Roanoke since their opening. The deal closed May 31 and means Llano, which had been owned by Exel Inc., a subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL, is now owned by United, and the approximately 300 Llano employees are now […]
Posted in, National, Southwest
Grocers Supply Planning Distribution Hub In South Dallas
Houston-based Grocers Supply Co. plans to build a $50 million regional distribution hub in South Dallas. The Dallas Business Journal reports that the new facility could employ as many as 350 workers by the end of 2015. Grocers Supply, which supplies independent grocery chains that include Carnival, Harlan’s, Piggly Wiggly and Fiesta among many others, […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National
Food, Bev Companies Surpass 2015 Goal Of Reducing Calories In U.S.
The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) says that America’s top food and beverage companies have exceeded their goal of reducing 1.5 trillion calories in the marketplace in the U.S. This announcement comes three years after a 2010 commitment by the HWCF and its 16 food and beverage corporate partners to the First Lady’s Partnership for […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National, New Products
AriZona Beverages, Shaquille O’Neal Team Up For Cream Soda Line
AriZona Beverages and Shaquille O’Neal are entering new territory with an all-natural line of cream sodas. The partnership was announced via social media on Twitter and Facebook by Shaquille O’Neal and AriZona Beverages to their combined audiences totaling nearly 14 million followers. AriZona Beverages is known for its big cans and big value, so a […]
Posted in, National
NGA Launches Member Resource On Food Safety
NGA says renowned food safety expert Gale Prince, Stericycle ExpertRecall food safety strategist and founder of Sage Food Safety LLC, has been retained by NGA to provide expert resources on food safety issues to the association and its members. NGA members will receive exclusive access to Prince’s expertise, including: • Access to members-only webinars on […]
Posted in, National, Northeast
Muller Quaker Dairy Yogurt Manufacturing Facility Opens In New York
Muller Quaker Dairy, a joint venture between PepsiCo Inc. and Theo Muller Group, opened its new state-of-the-art yogurt manufacturing facility in Batavia, N.Y., on Monday. The new facility, which will employ approximately 180 people, will serve as a national production and distribution center for Muller yogurt, which launched in select regional markets in 2012. The […]
Posted in, National
National Turkey Federation Names Williams VP Of Communications
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) has appointed Keith M. Williams as VP of communications and marketing. Williams brings 25 years of experience working with reporters to benefit the public with an understanding of agriculture and food safety. Originally from Lubbock, Texas, Williams has served as press secretary at USDA and at House and Senate agriculture […]
Posted in, National
FMI Recognizes Family Meal Retail Programs
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has honored three grand prize winners and three honorable mentions at its inaugural Gold Plate Award presentation at the Health and Wellness @ Retail conference in San Antonio, Texas. The winners were recognized last week for creating food retail programs that promote family meals. • Category A (1-49 stores): Redner’s […]