Hussmann Corp., a Panasonic company headquartered in Bridgeton, Missouri, has appointed Dan Sullentrup as a company VP. In his new role, Sullentrup will have responsibility for Hussmann’s e-grocery solutions strategy. “Dan’s deep food retailing experience will further enhance our customer focus and accelerate the growth of e-grocery solutions,” said Dave Martin, Hussmann SVP and chief […]
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 inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Online Grocer Farmstead Goes Live In Raleigh-Durham
Online grocer Farmstead is now live in its third market: Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The company announced the opening of its 1,000-person Raleigh-Durham waitlist in November 2020, and the list filled in under a week. The service is now open to anyone; new customers can open an account on the Farmstead website. “There’s nothing like Farmstead currently […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Ocean Spray Launches Dried Fruit Line – Fruit Medley
Ocean Spray Cranberries, the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families, introduces Ocean Spray Fruit Medley. The new dried fruit line offers combines Craisins Dried Cranberries and other dried fruits that deliver key benefits for those looking for both health and variety in their snacking options. As Boston, Massachusetts-based Ocean Spray continues to […]
Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Just Like Home Pasta Sauces Supporting Homeless Shelters Across U.S.
Just Like Home Kitchen Recipes is a new collection of home-crafted pasta sauces inspired by the best recipes from kitchens across America, with $0.25 from every jar sold being donated to homeless shelters across the U.S. The six sauces were the winning recipes selected from a nationwide recipe contest held in late 2019. JLH offers a depth of flavor without having […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Pepsi Drops Limited-Edition Peeps Marshmallow Cola For Spring
Purchase, New York-based Pepsi and Peeps are making the start to spring more exciting this year with a new, one-of-a-kind collaboration. Pepsi x Peeps is a new beverage that combines the taste of Pepsi cola with the Peeps marshmallow flavor consumers love. The design on 7.5-oz. Pepsi mini-cans comes in bright yellow, pink and blue. […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Ferrara Hops Into Easter With Seven New Products, Digital Activities
With Easter just around the corner, Chicago, Illinois-based Ferrara is rolling out seasonal candy and cookie treats ready to be featured in virtual egg hunts and creative activities. The seasonal confectionery company is offering seven additions to its portfolio of classic springtime treats. “With many families celebrating Easter at home this year, Ferrara’s seasonal portfolio […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Receives U.S. Department Of Energy Award
Sylmar, California-based Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino-owned supermarket chains, received the Hometown Hero award at the Seventh Annual Innovation Awards ceremony. The event was part of the U.S. Department of Energy Los Angeles’ Better Buildings Challenge. Steve Netherton, CIO and VP of continuous improvement at Vallarta Supermarkets, accepted the award on behalf of the company. […]
Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Old Amsterdam Debuts Two New Flavors Of Aged Gouda Cheese
Old Amsterdam Cheese, a product of the third-generation, family-owned and -run Westland Cheese Co., debuts two new flavors: Old Amsterdam Mild and Old Amsterdam Reserve. The new products join the current line that includes Old Amsterdam Classic, the No. 1 aged gouda in Holland; and Old Amsterdam Goat, named the No. 1 hard goat’s milk […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kraft Mayo Launches A New ‘Overcoming Mayophobia’ Kit
Kraft Mayo knows not everyone shares the unconditional love for the condiment and wants to help them reconsider and smooth out their irrational fear, one sandwich at a time, with the Overcoming Mayophobia Kit. “There are two types of people in this world – people who love Kraft Mayo, and people who don’t know they love Kraft Mayo,” said […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Del Monte Fresh Produce To Relaunch MAG.nificent Melon
Coral Gables, Florida-based Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., a North American marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, is relaunching its MAG.nificent Melon. The melon provides consumers with consistency and takes the guesswork out of purchasing cantaloupes. Each one meets the highest standards for appearance, flavor, texture and aroma. Grown specifically with consumers’ needs […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, National
American Shopping Patterns Have Changed One Year Into COVID
Since the emergence of the COVID-19 global health crisis, 96 percent of Americans say they clean and disinfect their homes as much or more than before, nearly half (47 percent) are eating healthier; half are cooking more and almost one in seven are watching more television as a form of self-care and snacking while they […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West
Forager Partners With Bashas’ To Bring Consumers Locally-Sourced Food
Forager has launched a new pilot partnership with Bashas’ Family of Stores across Arizona to expand the number of suppliers and product offerings of locally-sourced food. In partnering with Forager, a company focused on connecting local farmers with grocers to bring consumers healthy, locally-sourced food, Bashas’ is continuing its focus on building a state-of-the-art local […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Grape-Nuts Cereal Shortage Is Over; Company Offers Reimbursement
Grape-Nuts cereal is officially back shipping at full capacity to stores nationwide, bringing the Great Grape-Nuts Shortage to an end. The Lakeville, Minnesota-based brand says it will reimburse eligible fans who paid inflated prices for Grape-Nuts cereal, which reached up to $110 a box on the secondary market during the pandemic-related shortage. “It became abundantly […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Keurig Dr Pepper Appoints Sandler To Board Of Directors
Plano, Texas-based Keurig Dr Pepper has appointed Debra Sandler to the company’s board of directors. Sandler has spent nearly 35 years in the consumer and healthcare industries, with experience that spans executive leadership roles at leading global companies as well as start-ups. She is currently the founder and CEO of Mavis Foods and, prior to that, she […]
Posted inOrganic Natural, Home Page Slider, West
Alden’s Organic Doubles Down On Gluten-Free Offerings
Eugene, Oregon-based Alden’s Organic continues to deliver on the brand promise of “Alden’s for All” with 27 gluten-free product certifications and a new Gluten Free Vanilla Bean Sammie. In partnership with the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), Alden’s Organic has earned gluten-free certification on all non-gluten-containing products as well as its production facility in Oregon. While […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, National
NielsenIQ: $830M In Lost Toilet Paper Sales Due To Out Of Stocks
Since May 2020, right after the major onslaught of panic buying in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. retailers have lost more than $800 million in potential value sales on toilet paper alone because they did not have on hand what customers wanted to buy in their stores, according to NielsenIQ. Toilet paper […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Bimbo Bakeries USA Pledges $1 Million To Minority Equity Organizations
Horsham, Pennsylvania-based Bimbo Bakeries USA has started a new initiative to combat racial inequity and injustice and create lasting change. As part of that effort, BBU, a member of the Grupo Bimbo family of companies, has committed $1 million to national and local organizations dedicated to furthering the education, financial well-being and health of Black […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Rudi’s Organic Bakery Launches New Artisanal Bread Brand
Bread pioneers with expertise in traditional bread making, Rudi’s Organic Bakery and Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery have unveiled the new Rudi’s Rocky Mountain Bakery master brand. It is set to deliver small batch, artisanal bread straight from Boulder, Colorado to your kitchen. For more than 40 years, Rudi’s has spearheaded a mission to make artisanal and gourmet packaged baked […]
Posted inIngles Markets, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Ingles Markets Plans Distribution Center Job Fair March 29
Ingles Markets will host an in-person job fair at its distribution center in Black Mountain, North Carolina from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 29. In continuing support of its retail stores, the company has more than 50 full-time openings in the distribution center across all departments and shifts. Ingles is offering competitive hourly rates for forklift operators […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
IT Retail Partners With Citcon To Bring Payment Solutions To Retailers
IT Retail, a grocery POS company, and Citcon are partnering to bring mobile wallet payments to the grocery industry. The technology company offers a variety of wallet brands including PayPal, Venmo, AliPay, WeChat Pay and more. It is the only fully licensed U.S.-based acquirer of all three Chinese payment brands: Alipay, WeChat Pay and China […]