West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. is offering rapid PCR COVID-19 testing at five of its pharmacy locations in the Des Moines metro area. Testing will take place via an outdoor, drive-thru testing process. Patients can receive same-day test results in as few as 30 minutes (up to one day) after completing the test. The […]
Author Archives: Shelby Report Staff
The Shelby Report newsroom covers the grocery industry for retailers, wholesalers and suppliers. Staff reports include store openings, executive appointments, company announcements and industry event coverage. Since 1967, The Shelby Report has covered supermarkets, grocery chains and independent grocers through five regional editions.
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Mtn Dew Launches New Berry Kiwi Flavor, Uproar, At Food Lion Stores
Orlando, Florida-based Mtn Dew has introduces its newest flavor, Mtn Dew Uproar, a blend of berry and kiwi that can only be found for a limited time at Food Lion stores. “Food Lion has been a longtime partner of Mtn Dew, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring them their first-ever exclusive Dew flavor […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Partners With Boston Bruins’ Pastrňák
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has teamed up with seven-year Boston Bruins player David Pastrňák to launch a limited-edition penne pasta. The black and gold collectible box features a photo of Pastrňák in his signature goal-scoring stance and is now exclusively available at select Stop & Shop store locations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Left Hand Brewing Goes ‘All Out For Stout’ This Season
Longmont, Colorado-based Left Hand Brewing Co., known for its stouts and Nitro technology, is going “All Out for Stout” this season with three new releases. The independent craft brewery is releasing two seasonal stouts for a limited time, S’mores Milk Stout and Black Forest Nitro Cherry Chocolate Stout. After a successful debut in 2020, Left […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Forward Greens Unveils New Products In Safeway And Albertsons Stores
Vancouver, Washington-based indoor farm, Forward Greens, has a new 11-product lineup of microgreens, salad greens and baby greens available in Safeway and Albertsons stores across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Salad greens, a combination of baby greens and microgreens, is a new addition to Forward Greens. All of the new products are a mix of texture, […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Executive News, Southeast
Bay Food Hires Food Industry Expert McCulloch-Crume
Bay Food Brokerage, based in Tampa, Florida, has expanded its leadership team by hiring Erin McCulloch-Crume as its new director of deli and emerging business. A food industry professional, she joins Bay Food Brokerage with more than 15 years’ experience in manufacturing, sales, marketing and product management. In her new role, McCulloch-Crume will focus on […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
ADC Acquires Pinpoint Software, Expands Total Store Operations Platform
Tampa, Florida-based Applied Data Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire Pinpoint Software, Inc., a provider of software solutions driving operational efficiencies and execution for grocers and other retailers, including its world-leading expiration date management platform, Date Check Pro. The acquisition is a strategic addition to the ADC portfolio. This includes ADC’s fresh item […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee Dietitians Host Free, Gluten-Free Virtual Events In October
Throughout October, Hy-Vee’s team of registered dietitians will host free events focused on gluten-free lifestyles through a variety of programming. Free events will include virtual cooking classes and store tours, as well as an in-person, gluten-free health fair at select store locations. The fair will be held at more than 100 Hy-Vee locations throughout Hy-Vee’s […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Mars Wrigley Launches Limited Edition Snickers Cinnamon Bun
Mars Wrigley has launched Snickers Cinnamon Bun, which is starting to hit Walmart shelves this October. Giving a nod to the fall and football season, Snickers Cinnamon Bun brings the flavor of warm-from-the-oven cinnamon rolls into the Snickers chocolate bar. The newest flavor features cinnamon bun-flavored nougat mixed with peanuts and topped with caramel, all […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Starburst Releases Official ‘Little Lad’ Halloween Costume
Mars Wrigley’s Starburst, based in Newark, New Jersey, is releasing official “Little Lad” Halloween costumes in celebration of the brand’s 14-year-old Starburst Berries & Creme advertisement, which has recently gone viral on social media. The Starburst Little Lad costumes will closely resemble the “Little Lad” outfit seen in the original advertisement, including an official Little […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Save A Lot Offering Chance To Win Three-Minute Shopping Spree
Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., is celebrating the arrival of fall with a national sweepstakes in which one winner will receive a three-minute shopping spree at a local Save A Lot store. Through Oct. 31, anyone can enter the sweepstakes by visiting SaveALot.com/ShoppingSpree and signing up for […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Frozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Afia Launches In Publix And Sprouts Farmers Market Stores
Afia, a Mediterranean food company, has made distribution deals with two major retailers, Publix Super Markets in the Southeast and Sprouts Farmers Market nationally. With the addition of these stores, Afia is now in the freezer section of 1,775 stores nationwide. Shoppers will find a variety of Afia’s falafel line of products, including its newest […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, West
Nature Made Launches #TeachHealthy Campaign
Nature Made, headquartered in West Hills California, is launching the #TeachHealthy campaign to help teachers across the country through this back-to-school season. Nature Made is providing them additional support by giving more than seven million servings of immune-support products and donating $2 million to provide more than 13,000 teachers with supplies needed to maintain healthy […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Heineken Spreads Holiday Cheer With A Lifetime Supply Of Beer
This holiday season, White Plains, New York-based Heineken is offering consumers a chance to win a lifetime supply of Heineken beer. “Our generous holiday promotion encourages consumers to purchase Heineken Original for their own holiday hosting and continue hosting for a lifetime,” said TJ Keighley, Heineken brand director. “Heineken 12-pack bottles grew +5.4 percent, and […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Skogen’s Festival Foods To Buy 3 Trig’s Stores
Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Skogen’s Festival Foods says it plans to purchase the Trig’s stores in Wausau, Weston and Stevens Point, Wisconsin, from the T.A. Solberg Co. The stores are located at 110 South 17th Ave. in Wausau, 6205 Business Highway 51 in Weston and 1600 Academy Ave. in Stevens Point. Mark Skogen, president and CEO […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Haribo Launches New Rainbow Worms and Z!NG Sour Kicks
Haribo is adding to its growing portfolio of gummies by introducing two new varieties – Rainbow Worms and Z!NG Sour Kicks. After hearing from fans around the U.S., Haribo has added its own spin on gummi worms with the new Rainbow Worms. Each worm has a unique five-color rainbow effect and features three flavors: black […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Crunch Time Apple Growers Bring Back SnapDragon Apples
Crunch Time Apple Growers, a New York State-based cooperative of 152 member growers, has released its largest anticipated crop volume of SnapDragon apples: 400,000 bushels, a 25 percent increase year over year. The sweet, crisp apples are ready to be packed and shipped, with the first apples hitting select produce aisles now. Wider distribution is […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Northeast
B&G Foods Partners With Celebrity Pastry Chef Tosi
B&G Foods has teamed up with Christina Tosi, an award-winning chef and founder of Milk Bar, a dessert brand. Tosi will create exclusive recipes and baking tips for the new B&G Foods Baking at Home site, a resource for consumers that’s available 24/7 to solve any baking dilemma. Tosi will feature B&G Foods’ baking brands, […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Green Life Farms Completes Acquisition Of Finn Farms
Naples, Florida-based Green Life Farms has completed its purchase of Finn Farms, a hydroponic grower located on Florida’s West Coast. Green Life Farms Inc. purchased 100 percent of the assets of Local Greens Company Oy, which is the parent company of the U.S.-based subsidiary Local Greens U.S.A., dba Finn Farms. Green Life Farms currently operates a […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, National
Grupo Bimbo Kicks Off Global Energy Race 2021
Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. is joining its parent company and largest baking company in the world, Grupo Bimbo, to kick off its Sixth Annual Global Energy Race. This is the company’s most important sporting event with a cause, as it extends beyond a financial donation and allows associates, consumers and friends to make a lasting […]