This year will mark the fifth year of support, awareness and celebration for local cancer-fighting organizations located in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. On Sunday, Oct. 7, in downtown Redlands, the annual Believe Walk will kick off to a crowd of more than 12,000 participants including walkers, volunteers and public supporters. In four […]
Author Archives: Kristen Cloud
Kristen was Editor at The Shelby Report.
Posted in, National
Wheat Foods Council Celebrates 40 Years Of Nutrition Education
The Wheat Foods Council (WFC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about the importance of grains, complex carbohydrates, and fiber, is celebrating 40 years of all things wheat foods. “Wheat producers across the country joined together in 1972 to create the Wheat Foods Council as a national organization to promote the entire category […]
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Pink Lights, Banners Transform Kroger HQ For Breast Cancer Awareness
Throughout the month of October, the Cincinnati skyline will be rosier, thanks to a statement Kroger is making in support of breast cancer awareness. At a special ceremony at its downtown headquarters earlier this week, Kroger unveiled pink spotlights and 150-foot banners, celebrating breast cancer awareness month. The text campaign is an added element to […]
Posted in, West
Fresh Produce Industry Convention Focuses On Attracting Consumers
In the midst of a growing wave of public policy and consumer preference emphasizing healthful, high-quality food choices, the world’s fresh produce industry will strategize how to increase consumption and better appeal to children when it gathers in Anaheim, Calif., for the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) 2012 Fresh Summit International Convention & Exposition, Oct. 26-28. […]
Posted in, Executive News, West
New Seasons CEO Leaving To Create Healthy Convenience Store Chain
The Oregonian reports that Lisa Sedlar is leaving her post as chief executive at New Seasons Market with plans to infuse her strong beliefs about food grown, raised or produced locally to another grocery format: the convenience store. Sedlar envisions a chain of small neighborhood stores stocked with healthy options, such as locally cured salami […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Healthy Choice Introduces Baked Entrees
To meet consumers’ desires for better tasting, healthy comfort food, Healthy Choice is introducing a new line of Baked Entrees that deliver those classic comfort foods, without sacrificing on taste or nutrition. “Consumers are looking for delicious meals that replicate the comfort foods they know and love but also fit within their goals to lead […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Mondelez International Completes Spin-Off Of Its N. American Grocery Business
Mondelez International Inc., formerly Kraft Foods Inc., has completed the previously announced spin-off of its North American grocery business, Kraft Foods Group Inc. At 5 p.m. (ET) Monday, (the “distribution date”), Mondelez International completed the spin-off by distributing all outstanding shares of Kraft Foods Group common stock that it owned ratably to its shareholders of […]
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Safeway Increases CSR Impact With New Personal Pledge, Reward Program
Pleasanton, Calif.-based Safeway Inc. has extended its corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment with an industry-leading program that directly involves and rewards employees and shoppers. The company unveiled its “Heart of Safeway Pledge” as a personal call-to-action to take simple, every day steps—such as using energy-conserving light bulbs, taking a 15-minute walk three times a week […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, West
Ralphs To Pay $1.1M In Overcharging Claim
Ralphs Grocery Co. will pay more than $1.1 million in civil penalties, costs and restitution to settle allegations that it overcharged customers for deli and other weighted food products, LA. Biz reports. The settlement, approved Thursday by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge, calls for Ralphs to pay $1 million in civil penalties, with $500,000 […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
Minnesota’s Own Joins Grocers, Vendors And Others To Fight Hunger
The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) is encouraging consumers to help their neighbors who are struggling with hunger by going to the grocery store and to “check hunger off” their lists by participating in Minnesota’s Own during the month of October. All food and monetary contributions collected in-store will go to community food banks and shelves […]
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NGA Commends First Year Of Debit Card Reform
Today marks the first anniversary of the implementation of the Federal Reserve rules issued under the Durbin Amendment, which reduced debit card swipe fees. The National Grocers Association (NGA) applauds the reforms as a good first step in providing consumers and merchants’ relief from excessive swipe fees. “NGA members fought hard for the debit swipe […]
Posted in, Executive News, National
McCormick Appoints Tapiero To Board Of Directors
McCormick & Co. Inc. has appointed Jacques Tapiero, SVP and president of emerging markets for Eli Lilly and Co., to the board of directors of McCormick. Tapiero has led Lilly’s emerging markets business unit since 2009 and brings more than 25 years of international business experience from the innovation-driven pharmaceutical company based in Indianapolis, Ind. […]
Posted in, Northeast, Store News
Philabundance To Open First Nonprofit Grocery In U.S. Next Spring
Philabundance, the Delaware Valley’s largest hunger relief organization, has announced that Fare & Square, the first nonprofit grocery store in the country, is scheduled to open in Chester, Pa., in spring 2013. The nonprofit grocery store is a new model that will provide greater food access to the residents of Chester, according to a news […]
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NGA Appoints Lowes Foods’ Steve Hall To Board Of Directors
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has appointed Steve Hall, president of Lowes Foods in Hickory, N.C., to serve on the NGA Board of Directors. The announcement was made during a board meeting at NGA’s Fall Conference in Minneapolis last week. “We are pleased to welcome Steve to NGA’s board of directors. His extensive background, expertise […]
Posted in, Perishables, Southwest
ConAgra Foods Expanding Operations In Russellville, Ark.
ConAgra Foods Inc. is expanding its facility in Russellville, Ark., to make Bertolli and P.F. Chang’s frozen meals. The expansion, anticipated to be a $100 million investment, is expected to create more than 80 jobs. “ConAgra Foods has a long history in Russellville and we are pleased to grow our presence in the area,” said […]
Posted in, Store News, West
Costco Gender Discrimination Class-Action Lawsuit To Proceed
A federal judge has ruled that a long-delayed class-action lawsuit against Issaquah, Wash.-based Costco Wholesale Corp. alleging gender discrimination in the retailer’s promotion and management practices can proceed, the Puget Sound Business Journal reports. In his 86-page decision earlier this week, U.S. District Judge Edward Chen said the plaintiffs’ attorneys could proceed with discovery in […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National, Southeast
Mountain Dew, Lil Wayne Open New Orleans Skatepark
Mountain Dew and Grammy Award winning recording artist Lil Wayne hosted a VIP ceremony Wednesday to officially cut the ribbon on a new skatepark in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward district, a key component of the partnership known as the DEWeezy project that was announced in March 2012. “We’re very excited to be a part of […]
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Deloitte Forecasts 3.5 To 4 Percent Increase In Holiday Sales
The economy’s health and the presidential election take center stage among consumers this fall but, with holiday shoppers waiting in the wings, retailers should expect a modest increase in 2012 holiday sales, Deloitte forecasts. “Economic headwinds nagging consumers this fall include stubbornly high gasoline prices that continue to creep up and soft housing and job […]
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Organic Varieties Added To Ready Pac Bistro Bowl Salad Line
Ready Pac Foods Inc. has introduced four new organic varieties to its Ready Pac Bistro Bowl Salad line. The three new single-serve Ready Pac Bistro Organic Bowl Salads include three vegetarian items, Orange Ginger Tofu, Zesty Harvest Grains, and Honey Mustard Spinach. Ready Pac Bistro Bowl Salad’s original product line includes 11 different recipes that […]
Posted in, West
FirstFruits Of Washington Introduces New ‘Sweetie’ Apple Variety
With the start of fall, apples are showing up in the produce aisle in a big way. Sweetie, an intensely sweet and crunchy new apple variety from FirstFruits of Washington, will be making an appearance at retail this month. First planted in New Zealand, Sweetie is now grown in Washington State by Broetje Orchards and […]