Lafayette, Colorado-based Planterra Foods is expanding its portfolio of plant-based products in the fresh and frozen category by launching a variety of new Ozo products. Available now, consumers can add Ozo Frozen Nuggets (10.6 oz.), plant-based chicken patties (four 2.5-oz. patties) and Italian style meatballs (12 1-oz. meatballs), as well as fresh Smokehouse Burgers (two […]
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 inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
7-Eleven Doubles Down On Dining With New Store In Tennessee
7-Eleven is debuting Tennessee’s first newly-built store in the town of Murfreesboro, south of Nashville. It will be the very first to feature the convenience retailer’s two most popular restaurant concepts – the Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost Chicken and Biscuits – under one roof. The opening marks the expansion of the convenience retailer’s footprint in the […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Heats Up Summer With Seasonal Hatch Chile Lineup
Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide are turning up the summer heat with seasonal fresh Hatch Chiles now available along with Hatch flavored Sprouts Brand products on shelves. Named after the original growing area in Hatch, New Mexico, authentic Hatch Chiles have a meaty flesh with varying heat levels, making them ideal to add a punch […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, National
IRI Launches Next Part Of Its Partner Ecosystem With IRI Marketplace
IRI, a provider of solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, has launched IRI Marketplace, an open and continuously expanding network that brings together its trusted technology, data and analytical partners on a single platform. Available through IRI Liquid Data, IRI Marketplace allows clients to select and collaborate with these partners by seamlessly integrating […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Reveals Back To School Trends For In-Class Learning
When it comes to families teaming up for back-to-school shopping, Meijer reveals self-expression is a key consideration. The Midwestern retailer says their enthusiasm for a return to classroom learning is revealing trends that have them shopping earlier with a special focus that reflects their students’ desire to go back in style. With expectations for one […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Quick ‘N Eat Angus Beef Patties Now Sold In U.S. Walmart Locations
Quick ‘N Eat has introduced flame-grilled beef patties to frozen, fully cooked meat aisles at Walmart locations across the country. The growing producer of affordable, high-quality savory beef products has also extended its products within the fully cooked burger category, including an all-new turkey burger. Now available at 3,300 Walmart locations, Quick ‘N Eat premium Angus beef patties […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
IFMA Publishes 2022 Foodservice Industry Forecasts
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association published its 2022 foodservice industry and segment growth projections on its IFMA Scope platform. Due to recent volatility in the marketplace, the projections utilize calendar year 2019 as a benchmark and are based upon several key assumptions, including COVID-19 vaccine availability, domestic and international travel and government regulations and mandates. The forecast […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Uncrustables Launch Uncured Pepperoni Bites And Pepperoni Roll-Ups
Uncrustables, headquartered in Orrville, Ohio, has released new Uncured Pepperoni Bites, available nationwide, and Uncured Pepperoni Roll-Ups, available at Kroger and Target now and retailers nationwide in October. Uncrustables Uncured Pepperoni Bites are bread bites made with marinara sauce, natural uncured pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Microwave to heat and eat. Each pouch of two bites takes less than […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
BuzzBallz Chili Mango Offers Sweet, Spicy Taste In One Sip
Carrollton, Texas-based BuzzBallz/Southern Champion LLC has added a new cocktail to its ready-to-drink line: BuzzBallz Cocktails Chili Mango. The cocktail tastes like mango with a hint of jalapeño to give it spice without being too hot. This flavor differs from BuzzBallz’ traditional flavors as it combines a sweet and spicy taste into one sip, according […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Kemmeter, Russo Elected To NY Convenience Store Hall Of Fame
The New York Association of Convenience Stores announced that Dennis Kemmeter and Marcia Russo have been elected to the New York Convenience Store Hall of Fame. NYACS will induct them at its fall conference on Sept. 22 in Clayton, New York. Friends and industry colleagues are invited to attend by registering at the NYACS website, […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Chewy Chips Ahoy! Launches Fudge Filled Cookies Inspired By Hershey’s
Chips Ahoy! is giving fans an all-new satisfyingly sweet snack to bite into this summer. The Chewy Chips Ahoy! Fudge Filled Cookies brings the iconic taste of Chips Ahoy! combined with Hershey’s fudge flavor they will love with a rich fudge-filled center. The new combo, when combined with ice cream for the ultimate summer sundae, […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Online And Retail Sales Of Colorado Green Chili Brand Continue To Grow
The owner of Colorado Green Chili and King’s Chef Diner reports increased sales and distribution of its jarred condiment. Created in 2008, Colorado Green Chili first gained international fame with an appearance in a feature on The Food Network. It is now carried in more than 700 retail outlets throughout nine states within stores such as Natural Grocers, Whole Foods […]
Posted inWest, Center Store, Home Page Slider
This Saves Lives Debuts New Kids Oatmeal And GranolaPop
This Saves Lives, a food brand working to make an impact in the world, has launched two new lines – Kids Oatmeal and Kids GranolaPop. Like all This Saves Lives products, every purchase sendsfood aid to a child suffering from severe acute malnutrition anywhere in the world. To date, the brand has helped to distribute […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Partners With Volta To Provide Electric Fueling Stations
Stop & Shop has partnered with Volta Industries Inc. to install five electric vehicle charging stations at its stores across the Northeast. These stations will allow customers with electric vehicles to charge their cars at no cost at participating stores. Stop & Shop is among the first in the Northeast to partner with Volta Charging, an electric […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, National
Get A ‘Dos’ Of College Football Game Day Action With Dos Equis
White Plains, New York-based Dos Equis is welcoming the return of college football by giving fans a “Dos of game day.” Through Jan. 20, Dos Equis beer drinkers and college football fans have the chance to win weekly prizes leading up to the championship game. The grand prize winner will take home the Ultimate Game Day entertainment set. “Dos […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, National
Conagra Brands Appoints Horowitz To Board Of Directors
Conagra Brands Inc. has appointed Fran Horowitz to its board of directors, effective Aug. 2. With this addition, the Conagra Brands board will increase to 12 members. “We are pleased to welcome Fran to the Conagra Brands board,” said Richard H. Lenny, chairman of Conagra Brands. “Conagra and our shareholders will benefit from Fran’s deep experience building consumer […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Hatch Chile Season Is Back At United Family Stores
United Supermarkets, Market Street, Albertsons Market and Amigos locations across Texas and New Mexico are kicking off Hatch chile season by roasting fresh Hatch chiles on site. Roastings will happen at all locations the first two weekends in August. Then, roastings will continue the following weekends at select locations until supplies run out. For years, […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Weiss Joins Kalera As Advisor And Proposed Board Member
Orlando, Florida-based Kalera, one of the fastest-growing and largest vertical farming companies in the world, named Andrea M. Weiss as advisor to its board of directors. In this role, Weiss will work closely with Kalera’s Board of Directors as it prepares the firm for a future U.S. listing of its stock. She also will be presented […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Goya Cares Global Initiative To Combat Child Trafficking
Jersey City, New Jersey-based Goya Foods, one of the largest Hispanic owned food companies in the U.S., recently launched Goya Cares and has reached out to organizations whose primary focus is to rescue, rehabilitate and reunite victims of child trafficking into a loving and caring society. “At the center of Goya Cares is a heart, and […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Frito Lay Program Aims To Send Girls To Space Camp
To help shine a spotlight on the importance of introducing and retaining more students in STEM programs at an early age, Frito-Lay Variety Packs is teaming up with Alyssa Carson, an aspiring astronaut and one of a just few certified Aquanauts, for the launch of its Back-to-School Blast Off campaign. As a part of the program, Frito-Lay Variety […]