The list of Aldi-exclusive foods backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal keeps growing, this time with the addition of 34 Aldi Earth Grown products. The Earth Grown brand, made up of premium yet affordable plant-based options, now joins more than 170 other Aldi products that feature the symbol of consumer assurance and quality. Customer favorites like […]
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 inFood Service News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Ben E. Keith Company Opens New Distribution Center in El Paso, TX
On March 29, Ben E. Keith Foods shipped the first orders from its newest foodservice distribution center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The new facility will service all of New Mexico, Southern Colorado, far West Texas and El Paso, Texas. Construction of the 275,000-square-foot distribution center began in November 2019. “We are so pleased to be […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, West
FiveStar Gourmet Foods Appoints Solomon As President
Fresh food producer FiveStar Gourmet Foods is bringing aboard produce industry veteran Michael Solomon as president, effective immediately. Reporting to CEO Tal Shoshan, Solomon will oversee all day-to-day operations out of the company’s Ontario, California headquarters. Shoshan will continue to oversee the company’s innovation and strategic growth. FiveStar Gourmet Foods owns Simply Fresh and has […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Frozen Food, Midwest
Path Of Life Launches New Organic Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Naperville, Illinois-based Path of Life has released a new line of organic steel-cut instant oatmeal to expand on its options in the frozen foods aisle. Available in two different flavor varieties, the new Path of Life steel-cut oats are combined with fruits and are gluten-free, non-GMO, dairy-free and plant-based. Most importantly, the new steel-cut oats […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Home Page Slider, Plant-Based News, Southwest
Ozo Debuts New Line Of Frozen Plant-Based Proteins Available At Kroger
After making its debut in the refrigerated aisle last June with the launch of Ozo, Colorado-based Planterra Foods is adding to its portfolio with the launch of its frozen line offerings. Available now, consumers can add the Ozo Smokehouse Burgers (four-3-oz. patties) and Original Breakfast Sausage (six 1.67-oz. sausages) to their freezer, with more frozen […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Blue Star Foods Appoints Three New Executives To Board Of Directors
Miami, Florida-based Blue Star Foods Corp., a sustainable seafood company, has appointed three new directors to its board of directors, effective April 12. Jeffrey Guzy, Tim McLellan and Trond Ringstad will be joining board members Nubar Herian, and Chairman and CEO John Keeler. “We believe these three individuals will significantly strengthen our board with their […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Celebrates Grand Opening Of Riverwalk Store
The Giant Co. opened Riverwalk Giant, its urban flagship store, in Philadelphia on March 19. During the community grand opening, the company also announced $150,000 in donations to local organizations, including a major commitment to Mural Arts Philadelphia. The event featured remarks from David Briel, deputy secretary of Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development; Philadelphia […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
VERC Enterprises Sells Convenience Store Group To Multiple Buyers
Duxbury, Massachusetts-based VERC Enterprises is selling its 32 convenience stores to multiple buyers in the industry. Leo Vercollone, CEO, said that the buyers of the VERC sites include Energy North Group, Global LLP and one unspecified party. Not included in the sale are two Briteway Car Wash locations, one in Marshfield and one in Norwell, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Godshall’s Quality Meats Promotes Rivera To VP Of Sales
Godshall’s Quality Meats has promoted Jacinto Rivera to the position of VP of sales. He will report to Ron Godshall, president. In Rivera’s new position, he will be in charge of all sales activity and will provide a vision, as well as a direction, for ongoing growth. Starting with Godshall’s in January 2020 as director […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Pebbles Launches Birthday Cake-Inspired Cereal For Its 50th Birthday
To celebrate its 50th birthday this year, Pebbles cereal is launching a new limited-edition Birthday Cake Pebbles cereal featuring flakes in blue, pink and yellow, and a classic vanilla birthday cake and frosting flavor. The new cereal will begin rolling out nationwide in April and will be available while supplies last. “When it comes to birthdays, there’s […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Tennessee Publix To Distribute Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Publix Pharmacy is opening appointments at 23 Tennessee locations for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Eligible individuals can use the company’s online reservation system to schedule their COVID‑19 vaccination appointment. Vaccinations are provided for any individual who meets state and federal requirements at the time of the appointment. At this time, Tennessee eligibility varies […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Latest News, National
IRI Names Google Executive Perry As Next President And CEO
IRI has appointed Kirk Perry as president and CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective May 17. Perry succeeds Andrew Appel, who has led a transformation of the company – a global provider of technology, data and predictive analytics for the consumer, retail and media sectors – for nearly a decade. Appel will remain an […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Twizzlers Twists To Release Its First Mystery Flavor
Everyone loves a little mystery, so the Twizzlers brand is bringing some fun and flavor by launching the first Twizzlers Twists Mystery Flavor. The Twizzlers brand was inspired to ignite a flavorful mystery with this latest innovation, offering a taste so mysterious consumers may have to go through more than a few twists before they guess […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Balls Food Stores, Vitamist Making Available Immune Support Products
Balls Food Stores and Vitamist, a pioneer in oral spray nutraceuticals, are making available Vitamist Immune Support supplement products in Balls Foods Stores locations throughout the Kansas City area. Vitamist’s Vitamin D3 and Vitamin C + Zinc products have been specially formulated to support and benefit immune health. Vitamin D is emerging as a key […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Kate McKinnon, Dan Levy Team Up For Tostitos Campaign
To celebrate that love of chips and dip and everything people love to do with their friends, Plano, Texas-based Tostitos has teamed up with comedic duo Kate McKinnon and Dan Levy in its new campaign, “For the Love of Chips and Dip and…” Whether it’s doing karaoke and getting the lyrics wrong or analyzing plot […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Quirch Foods To Expand Company’s ESG Commitment
Quirch Foods, headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, has released an expanded commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance principles and practices. In 2020, the company launched a CEO-led executive steering committee to define and oversee plans to achieve long-term, strategic and data-driven goals to address a range of social and environmental issues and build customer and […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, West
Häagen-Dazs Commits $1.5M To Support The Underrepresented
Häagen-Dazs ice cream, with the help of celebrity Lena Waithe, has committed $1.5M over the next three years to lift up a new generation of diverse tastemakers and creators. The Häagen-Dazs brand, based in Oakland, California, is launching its #ThatsDazs campaign to ensure these new voices have a platform where their passion, art and definition […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Mmmly Announces Launch Of Its Reimagined Cookie
Mmmly, the plant-based reimagined cookie based in Westchester, New York, announces the launch of its company. Mmmly’s cookies feature clean and innovative ingredients like root vegetables, prebiotic fiber, fruits and healthy fats that fuel the brain, support gut health and overall well-being. The ingredients were chosen to deliver the functionality and health benefits of a […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Rowdy Mermaid Launches Adaptonic Sparkling Immunity Tonics
Rowdy Mermaid, the functional beverage brand known for its kombucha, is entering a new category with the launch of its Adaptonic immunity beverages. The sparkling tonics are crafted with fruits, botanical herbs and immunity-supporting reishi mushroom extract. The launch of Adaptonic coincides with the release of a new Grapefruit Rise kombucha flavor, the brand’s first “energizing” kombucha, which […]
Posted inWegmans, Independent Store News, Northeast, Retailers, The Kroger Co.
Veggies Made Great Grows Product Line At Wegmans
Rahway, New Jersey-based Veggies Made Great has gained traction at Wegmans, driven by growth and best-in class velocity. Wegmans has accepted three new SKUs, now available on shelf. Veggies Made Great is a plant-forward company that combines clean and simple ingredients into veggie-rich prepared foods for everyday snacks and meals. The product line is allergy friendly (gluten free, […]