Matrix Capital Markets Group Inc., an independent investment bank, has advised Circle K Stores Inc. on the sale of 48 petroleum marketing and convenience retail stores to Casey’s General Stores Inc. The stores are all Circle K branded and located in Oklahoma, mostly in the greater Oklahoma City market, and sell Conoco, Phillips 66, Shell, […]
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 inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
McWilliams Proposed As Member Of Kalera Board Of Directors
Kalera, one of the fastest-growing and largest vertical farming companies in the world, has proposed the appointment of Curtis McWilliams to its board of directors. In addition, it is expected that McWilliams will chair Kalera’s Audit Committee, which is responsible for oversight of the financial reporting and disclosure process. McWilliams brings nearly 40 years of […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Awarding $1.5 Million To Support Hunger Relief
Tyson Foods Inc., headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, is providing $1.5 million in grants to support hunger relief in 38 Tyson plant communities. The funding will be dispersed among 26 hunger relief organizations in 15 states. The grants will fund various programs to address hunger insecurity including backpack programs and mobile food pantries. “Feeding America projects […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Blue Star Foods Corp. Acquires Taste Of BC Aquafarms
Miami, Florida-based Blue Star Foods Corp., an integrated environmental, social and governance seafood company, has completed the acquisition of Taste of BC Aquafarms Inc., a family-owned and operated land-based recirculating aquaculture systems salmon farming operation, based in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. “We believe that RAS is the future of our industry and a win-win for […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Just Crack An Egg Introduces Protein-Filled Omelet Rounds
Just Crack an Egg is introducing Omelet Rounds, a protein-packed, baked breakfast that can be ready in under a minute. “We love eggs at Just Crack an Egg – is there a more perfect food? Omelets are wonderfully delicious but also tricky to make,” said Maureen O’Neill, brand manager for Just Crack an Egg. “With Omelet […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Mars Wrigley U.S. Unveils New Impulse Shopping Solutions And Products
Newark, New Jersey-based Mars Wrigley U.S. showed its new lineup of products from some of America’s favorite brands including Skittles, M&M’S and Orbit at the recent National Confectioners Association Sweets & Snack Expo in Indianapolis. These products will join Mars Wrigley’s portfolio of blockbuster chocolate, fruity snacks and gum and mint brands. Along with innovations, the […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Garrett Popcorn Shops Offers CaramelCrisp-Inspired Recipes
Chicago-based Garrett Popcorn Shops now offers four recipes, perfect for summer picnics, that are inspired by their world-renowned CaramelCrisp, which Garrett has perfected for over 70 years in Chicago: S’mores (6-oz. bag) – With real graham crackers and a chocolatey coating; Simply Strawberry (5.5-oz. bag) – With real strawberries and white CaramelCrisp; Simply Cocoa (5.5-oz. bag) […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Dole Goes For Big Ranch Flavor With New Chopped Salad Kits
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Co. is expanding its Dole Chopped! Salad Kits with two new SKUs that leverage the No. 1 consumer preference for ranch dressing. Dole Chopped! Buffalo Ranch Salad Kit and Dole Chopped! Peppercorn Ranch Salad Kit combine fresh chopped Dole lettuces and vegetables with special Buffalo and Peppercorn variations of Dole’s Ranch Dressing. With a first-ship date of July […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Grocery Outlet Expands With 400th Store Opening In Hailey, Idaho
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp., an extreme-value retailer, has opened its 400th store and its first location in Hailey, Idaho. Located at 615 N. Main St., just south of the Sun Valley ski resort and east of Boise, the newest store is run by independent operator Shane Anderson. Anderson is a Grocery Outlet veteran who previously worked […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
UNFI Unveils New ‘Fuel the Future’ Growth Plan At 2021 Investor Day
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. unveiled its new growth strategy, outlining the pillars of its “Fuel the Future” plan and its focus on increasing market share through network optimization, stronger innovation and an enhanced customer experience during the company’s virtual investor day event. “UNFI has built a tremendous customer base, we have amazing […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Kellogg Co. Streamlines Cross-Border Logistics With Transplace
The Kellogg Co. recently implemented Dallas, Texas-based Transplace’s Customs Portal and customs brokerage services. The new agreement enables the world’s largest cereal and prepared foods provider to streamline customs compliance and cross-border logistics while gaining shipment visibility and control. “Kellogg’s maintains the highest standards for quality in everything we do, including food production and distribution […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Mister Bee Potato Chips To Be Available At Giant Food In Early July
West Virginia snack manufacturer Mister Bee Potato Chips will be featured at Giant Food stores throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. in early July. The specially marked chip bags salute military personnel and the company is designating a portion of every sale to the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore. “We met Mary Anne Ketelsen, CEO of […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, West
Alden’s Organic Turns Classic Beverages Into Ice Cream
Eugene, Oregon-based Alden’s Organic is launching a collection of ice cream bars inspired by classic beverages: Strawberry Lemonade, Root Beer Float and Horchata. “Our team has done an incredible job bringing these popular beverages to life through our novelties. With each bite you get true-to-flavor taste from our organic ingredients. For example, the Root Beer […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Frieda’s Fire Dragons Fruit Now Available And In Season
Straight from the volcanic hills of Nicaragua, Frieda’s Specialty Produce’s non-irradiated Fire Dragons red dragon fruit is in season and ready to fire up Fourth of July displays. According to research, 38 percent of shoppers say they are more likely to shop at stores that carry red dragon fruit, and 62 percent of shoppers say these bright-fleshed […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Saker ShopRite At Kings Commons, New Jersey Opens June 23
Saker ShopRites has opened its newest store, the ShopRite at Kings Commons in Middletown, New Jersey, where the supermarket will serve as the anchor tenant in a new retail development. The store, located along Route 35 and Kings Highway, opened at 7 a.m. on June 23 with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. “We have a long […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Holds Guinness World Record For Largest Serving Of Pancakes
On June 24 in Blue Springs, Missouri, Hy-Vee broke a Guinness World Records title for the largest serving of pancakes. The event marks the launch of the company’s new “Best Breakfast in America” menu. All 13,000 pancakes were donated to Harvesters – The Community Food Network, which is the regional food bank in the greater Kansas City area, and are […]
Posted inMarketing News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Acosta Signs Definitive Agreement To Acquire Impact Group
Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer-packaged goods industry, has signed an agreement to acquire Impact Group, a sales and marketing agency with a national presence and local market expertise in natural, specialty, ethnic and emerging brands. By bringing the two companies together, Acosta is creating the industry’s preeminent sales […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Monogram Foods, Paradigm Partners And Dacon Start On New Facility
Monogram Foods, Paradigm Partners and Dacon recently broke ground on the new 135,000-square-feet manufacturing and processing facility. Monogram Food Solutions, a manufacturer of value-added food products, will be utilizing this facility for its sandwich product lines. Monogram bases its ethos and culture on client success through strategic partnerships, distributing products through grocery, quick serve and […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Distributors Concludes Successful Holiday Trade Show
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has concluded its 2021 Holiday Trade Show that brought together more than 570 exhibiting suppliers and thousands of buyers using its proprietary virtual platform, KeHE CONNECT. The virtual Holiday Show took place from June 10-18 and showcased innovation and trends for the 2021 holiday season while offering fan-favorite items for purchase. Suppliers and retailers used the platform to communicate with one another, explore promotional […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Online Grocer Farmstead Begins Delivering In Miami
Farmstead, the first online grocer to offer fresh, high-quality groceries, delivered for free, said that its service is now live in Miami, Florida, and surrounding areas. Thousands of South Florida shoppers have already signed up for the service which will start delivering to addresses throughout Miami-Dade County and to destinations as far north as Boynton […]