Comb & Hive is a crisp wine made with wildflower honey and real sugar fermented with orange blossom flower and a hint of fizz. Comb & Hive takes a renewed approach to wine by turning honey and sugar into a sparkling wine. This latest innovation from Heineken USA will be test-marketed in Denver and Nashville […]
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 inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
MGA Recognizes 2021 Award Winners, Hall Of Fame Inductees
The Minnesota Grocers Association, based in St. Paul, recently presented its annual awards recognizing the “best of the best” – those in the industry who demonstrate excellence, have made significant contributions and are highly respected by their peers. This year’s award winners were presented by MGA Board Chair Doug Winsor and MGA President Jamie Pfuhl […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Matrix Announces Sale Of Sherman V. Allen Inc.’s 13 Mac’s Market Stores
Richmond, Virginia-based Matrix Capital Markets Group Inc., an independent investment bank, has advised Sherman V. Allen Inc. on the sale of its 13 “Mac’s Market” branded convenience retail stores and one commissioned agent site to Global Partners LP. The company’s stores are located in Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Massachusetts and sell Citgo […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Good Housekeeping Magazine Recognizes Nature’s Garden Probiotics
Good Housekeeping Magazine has chosen Nature’s Garden Probiotic Apricots as one of its 2021 Healthy Snack Award recipients. The product met strict nutritional criteria with a focus on wholesome ingredients. Nature’s Garden Probiotic Apricots hit store shelves in December 2020. This award builds on the momentum of the brand’s extensive line of probiotic dried fruit […]
Posted inC-Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Yesway Celebrates Opening Of Its Allsup’s Market In Slaton, Texas
Yesway, one of the country’s fastest growing convenience store chains, recently hosted the grand opening celebration of its newest Allsup’s Market, located at 1402 E Highway 84 in Slaton, Texas. This is the third Allsup’s Market concept store the company has opened since acquiring the Allsup’s Convenience Store chain in 2019. The Slaton Allsup’s Market […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
PFMA Awards 2021 Ridge Scholarships To 22 Students
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, has chosen the winners of its 2021 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship. Twenty-two students who represent PFMA’s membership earned the scholarships based on their academic record, school and community involvement, a submitted essay and required recommendations. “Congratulations to these deserving students on all of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
NCR Signs Agreement To Acquire Cryptocurrency Leader LibertyX
NCR Corp, an enterprise technology provider, has agreed to acquire LibertyX, a cryptocurrency software provider. “Due to growing consumer demand, our customers require a complete digital currency solution, including the ability to buy and sell cryptocurrency, conduct cross-border remittance and accept digital currency payments across digital and physical channels,” said Tim Vanderham, chief technology officer for NCR […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Superior Grocers Names Fujimoto As New Chief Operating Officer
Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior Grocers has named Steve Fujimoto as its chief operating officer, effective Aug. 16. Fujimoto was VP of retail operations for the Portland Division of Albertsons in the Northwest. He led the operations of 141 stores in addition to the extensive support team to drive top sales and earnings performance in […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
StarKist Launches Premium White Chicken In Single-Serve Pouch
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based StarKist Co. has launched its newest innovation, StarKist Premium White Chicken, the first fully-cooked, no-draining required chicken in a single-serve pouch. Available in two varieties, Premium White Chicken and Premium White Chicken 25 percent Less Sodium, the new products can be enjoyed directly from the pouch, used in a sandwich, added to any salad along with many […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee Unveils Wall To Wall Wine And Spirits Store Format
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee is introducing Wall to Wall Wine and Spirits, a new division of the company focused on providing a best-in-class wine, spirits and beer selection in a modern, standalone format that enhances customer experience. The new stores will feature a large selection of wine, spirits and craft beer. The eclectic selection will […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Uncle Matt’s Organic Unveils Brand Refresh With New Logo
Uncle Matt’s Organic, based in Clermont, Florida, is debuting its new look featuring a redesigned logo and packaging. It’s been just over a year since the brand was welcomed back home to founder and CEO Matt McLean, who built and subsequently sold the company to Dean Foods in 2017 and bought it back in 2020. The refresh […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Amazon Fresh To Open Jackson Street Store In Seattle On Aug. 12
The new Amazon Fresh store in Seattle, Washington, located at 2301 S. Jackson St., will open on Aug. 12. This will be the second Amazon Fresh store to open in the Seattle area and the first in the Central District. To celebrate the grand opening, customers can visit the store on opening day for product […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, West
Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Non-Dairy, Vegan Mochi Flavors
Bubbies Ice Cream, a mochi brand, has debuted three new non-dairy mochi flavors in six-pack retail boxes: Vegan Strawberry Mochi, Vegan Chocolate Mochi and a newly created flavor, Vegan Mango Mochi. Made with a base of coconut milk and wrapped in sweet mochi dough, the new varieties are now available in select Whole Foods Market […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
New Bertolli d’Italia Sauces Bring Tuscany To The Table
The Bertolli brand, based in Mount Prospect, Illinois, has unveiled Bertolli d’Italia, a premium line of sauces made in Italy. The new line is crafted with tomatoes vine-ripened under the Italian sun, finely aged Italian cheeses, fresh cream and Mediterranean olive oil. Inspired by Tuscan culinary traditions and technique, the new line of sauces delivers Tuscan-style cooking and is […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
IDDBA Unveils Inaugural Class Of Certified Salumieres
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association announced that 14 individuals have successfully passed the inaugural Charcuterie Professional Certification: Salumiere exam. This is the association’s newest certification program geared toward establishing subject matter expertise in the sale and handling of charcuterie products in the retail food setting. Representing the spring 2021 class of certified salumieres are: Nathan Aldridge, […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Latest News, National
Mars Wrigley Introduces New M&M’S Crunchy Cookie
M&M’S has unveiled its latest product innovation, M&M’S Crunchy Cookie, which features a crunchy center covered in milk chocolate, all wrapped in the M&M’S candy shell. M&M’S Crunchy Cookie taps into America’s favorite cookie, chocolate chip, and offers a treat with the taste and texture of M&M’S. “M&M’S has a long history of developing innovation […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West
Food City And Bashas’ Team Up To Challenge Arizonans
Arizona grocers Food City and Bashas’, along with Blue Clover Distillery and state celebrity chef Mark Tarbell, are on a search to find the best #HatchAtHomeAZ recipes featuring the Hatch Green Chile, which is in season now through mid-September. The chile is available at more than 100 Food City and Bashas’ stores throughout the state. […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
AppHarvest Has Named Nelson As EVP Of Operations
AgTech leader AppHarvest, a certified B Corp., has named Julie Nelson its EVP of operations. Nelson will lead efforts to scale AppHarvest’s network of farms and to build manufacturing and supply chain capability to ensure efficient delivery of consistent, high-quality products to major grocers and restaurants. AppHarvest is focused on farming more sustainably, using up […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West
Del Monte Fruit Infusions Offers Fruit Cup With Added Benefits
Walnut Creek, California-based Del Monte Foods Inc. has launched Del Monte Fruit Infusions, expanding the brand’s presence in the produce refrigerated aisle. This new line of products incorporates fruit chunks infused with antioxidants. According to a 2021 survey by the International Food Information Council, one in five Americans actively seek health benefits from foods, with energy, digestive […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Henny Penny Donates $100K Equipment Package To Gem City Market
Henny Penny Corp. recently made a major donation of foodservice equipment, training and support to Gem City Market, a newly opened cooperative grocery store serving residents on the northwest side of downtown Dayton, Ohio. Gem City Market is one of a small number of co-ops in Ohio, and may be the first full-scale grocery store […]