Hy-Vee Chairman, CEO and President Randy Edeker has been presented with the 2021 Legislative Champion Award by the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) Board of Trustees and Legislative Advisory Committee. Edeker was recognized for his role on Iowa’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board Public Health and Healthcare Workgroup that was formed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
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 inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Revol Greens Appoints Wainscott To New CFO Role
On the heels of closing its $68 million funding round, led by Equilibrium Capital, Revol Greens is adding Michael B. Wainscott to the newly created role of CFO. The Owatonna, Minnesota-based producer of sustainably- and hydroponically-farmed lettuce varieties is on a steady growth track to advance its mission of reaching more Americans with its Grown […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
NGAF And PepsiCo Offer Executive Leadership Program Scholarship
The National Grocers Association Foundation is seeking applications for a new scholarship program that will cover the cost for a woman or minority candidate to attend the foundation’s annual Executive Leadership Development Program at Cornell University. NGAF partnered with PepsiCo to create the Leadership Endowment following the completion of the 2020 Head Start program, which […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Giant Eagle Earns Top Marks In 2021 Corporate Equality Index
Giant Eagle has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. “We are fiercely committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where every one of our 34,000 team […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
FMI And Saint Joseph’s Reveals Recruitment Strategies For Gen Z
FMI–The Food Industry Association and Saint Joseph’s University have released Workforce Attractiveness in the Food Industry: How to Recruit Gen Z, the first in a three-part Gerald E. Peck Fellowship research series that explores workforce attractiveness in the food retail industry. Presented at FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference by Ernest Baskin, Ph.D., Gerald E. Peck Fellow and assistant professor of food marketing in […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
KeHE Kicks Off Virtual Summer Show Announcing ‘On Trend’ Winners
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has officially started its 2021 Summer Show, which is hosted virtually through the distributor’s proprietary digital platform. Specialty, natural and organic and fresh products will be featured at the virtual show by more than 550 exhibitors across all product categories. The Summer Show will continue through Friday, Feb. 5, and include recognition […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Farm Rich Introduces Sweet Onion Petals Ahead Of February’s Big Game
Farm Rich, a frozen snack and appetizer brand, has just revealed its latest snack play in time for Big Game menu planning: Sweet Onion Petals with Aussie-Style Dipping Sauce. Now available at grocery stores nationwide and online, Sweet Onion Petals are individual onion pieces coated in a crispy panko breading and come with a 3-oz. Aussie-Style Dipping Sauce. […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, West
Lamb Weston Names Hatto SVP, Strategy And Growth
Eagle, Idaho-based Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. has promoted John Hatto to the role of SVP, strategy and growth, as of Jan. 25. Hatto has more than 30 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Most recently, he led Lamb Weston’s Distributor Sales team as VP, sales, for the foodservice business unit. Since joining […]
Posted inC-Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
Sheetz For The Kidz Raises More Than $1.8 Million In 2020
Sheetz for the Kidz, an employee-driven charity supporting underprivileged children, raised more than $1.8 million for children in need in 2020. Sheetz is a family-owned and -operated restaurant and convenience chain across the Mid-Atlantic. “This past year, the need to help children in our communities was greater than it ever has been, and our incredible […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
SpartanNash Pharmacies Prepare To Administer Free COVID-19 Vaccine
SpartanNash has partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, along with state programs in all states the company operates in, to offer the COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the nationwide rollout plan. This action is part of its continued efforts to ensure the well-being and safety of its family of associates, customers […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
More COVID-19 Vaccines Available At Florida Publix Pharmacies
Publix continues to work with the state of Florida to administer doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at select Publix pharmacies. Locations in Indian River and St. Lucie counties are being added to the list of Publix pharmacies administering the vaccination, bringing the total number to 261 in 20 Florida counties. “Our collaboration with Gov. […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Jones Soda Releases 8-Bottle Series Honoring 2020’s ‘Unsung Heroes’
Jones Soda Co., known for its unconventional flavors and user-designed label artwork, is paying tribute to some of 2020’s most inspiring private citizens with a limited-edition, eight-bottle “Unsung Heroes” collection. The Seattle, Washington-based company’s campaign is the latest in a series of themed releases that are using the company’s unique label-based brand personality to invigorate […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, West
Makers Of Wholly Guacamole Bring Back ‘Avocado Hand Insurance’
While millions of fans begin gearing up to watch the biggest game in football, the makers of Wholly Guacamole are preparing for an equally busy season: helping fans prevent pre-game injuries related to their favorite Sunday football snack. With the annual sporting event representing one of the biggest days for avocado consumption nationwide – when spectators […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Company Honored With FMI Gold Plate Award
The Giant Co., based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, has been awarded the 2020 Gold Plate Award by the FMI Foundation in the COVID-19 Heroes category. A new category for the annual awards program, it recognizes charitable programs that help families share meals together during the pandemic. The Giant Co. accepted the award for its program, “The […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Homestyle Guacamole Is Latest Addition To Del Monte Fresh Lineup
Del Monte Fresh Produce has relaunched its Homestyle Guacamole in a variety of new flavors, combining its high-quality ingredients with the fresh taste and texture of a homemade guacamole without the hassle. Fresh Del Monte’s Homestyle Guacamole has been revamped to bring fresher taste and flavor to consumers. A non-GMO product, the guacamole is made […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
WAFC Elects Three New Directors, Reinstates One
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) has elected three new directors to its board and has reinstated a previous member. “We are pleased to welcome these talented industry leaders to the WAFC board of directors. We look forward to their contribution to increase participation of WAFC accredited education initiatives,” said Greg McNiff, Western Association […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, West
Sun-Maid Feeds Imagination In New Brand Campaign
As part of the new “Imagine That” campaign, Fresno, California-based Sun-Maid will appoint its first Board of Imagination, pulling together some of its newly-titled research and development department, insights team and executives with the most imaginative minds – kids. As its first order of business, Sun-Maid’s Board of Imagination will grant its employees a paid […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
PFMA Awards Prizes To PA Farm Show Butter Up! Contest Winners
Although the Pennsylvania Farm Show didn’t kick off this year with the unveiling of 1,000 pounds of carved butter, it reinvented the event staple for 2021. The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association was excited to partner with the farm show and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on Butter Up!, a new, at-home butter sculpture experience. This […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Brand Chicken Nugget Bouquet Contest Is Back
The team at Tyson brand is encouraging people to show their love at Valentine’s Day with nuggets through the return of the fan-loved “Chicken Nugget Bouquet Contest.” This year the contest is even sweeter – chicken nugget lovers have the exclusive opportunity to win a package of new Tyson Nuggets of Love, limited-edition heart-shaped nuggets, only available through the contest. […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Weigel’s Experiences Explosive Growth In East Tennessee
Weigel’s, a dairy, bakery and convenience store chain, is experiencing explosive growth in East Tennessee. More than 200 hundred jobs are being created due to Weigel’s growing footprint in Bristol, White Pine, Morristown and Wears Valley. With many folks working from home and folks traveling less, a trip “out of the house” is a treat […]