The global Matcha Tea Market size is projected to reach $2.26 billion by the end of 2025. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7 percent during, 2019 to 2025, according to the latest report by Felton, California-based Million Insights. Growing demand for nutrition-rich beverages and rising inclination of consumer towards a […]
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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 inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, West
CBD Product Maker Lazarus Naturals Now Producing Hand Sanitizer
Lazarus Naturals, makers of CBD products, has converted production space to make and distribute hand sanitizer to customers, healthcare, and correctional institutions. Ten percent of all sanitizer produced by the company will be donated to food banks and homeless shelters in Portland, Seattle and Central Oregon, where Lazarus Naturals hemp farms are located. The move […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Four Sigmatic Introduces Mushroom Ground Coffee With Probiotics
Four Sigmatic introduced Mushroom Ground Coffee with Probiotics. The new product is made with a base of Fair-Trade 100 percent Organic Arabica Coffee from Guatemala, blended with gut supporting Turkey Tail and Chaga functional mushrooms, along with 1 billion CFU of heat resistant probiotics, and prebiotics from yacon, combined to provide a complete wellness brew. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Company Partners With Flashfood App At Select Stores
The Giant Company is partnering with the Flashfood app, which allows shoppers to purchase fresh food, including produce, meat, deli and bakery products, nearing its best before date at significantly reduced prices. The Flashfood app is available at four Giant stores in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. “The Giant Company is committed to doing everything it can to preserve the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Principe Unveils Cured Meat And Cheese Snack Pack
Brooklyn-based Principe has launched a new-to-market “Double D.O.P. Snack Pack” with Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano and featuring a pairing of truly Italian cured meat and cheese. Sourced from select heritage breed pigs, Prosciutto di Parma is imported from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy known for its sweet, aromatic and dry mountain air. […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Miracle Life Farm Launches Food Donation Program
Miracle Life Farm, a Homestead, Florida based producer of tropical fruits and vegetables has launched its “United We Stand” food donation program for the residents of Miami Dade and Broward counties. The program was launched to assist individuals and families who have been adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Residents of Miami Dade and Broward […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Pacific Foods Unveils New Organic, Reduced-Sugar Beverage
Tualitin, Oregon-based Pacific Foods unveiled its Organic Reduced Sugar Oat Original Plant-Based Beverage. This latest variety has the same consistency as Pacific’s Organic Original and Vanilla Oat flavors with 80 percent less sugar—only 3 grams of sugar per serving derived from the natural sweetness of oats. A plant-based beverage company, Pacific Foods debuted its first […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
Golden State Foods Names New KanPak U.S. President
Golden State Foods (GSF), headquartered in Irvine, California, and one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, has promoted Chad Buechel to president of KanPak U.S. From the GSF subsidiary’s headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, he will be responsible for all aspects of KanPak’s U.S. business, including its production of more than 18 million […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, National
Nielsen Global Connect Rolls Out New Analytics Tools
Nielsen Global Connect said it has successfully rolled out its new Retail Pricing Analytics application tools. More than 60 consumer packaged goods (CPG) retailers in the U.S., including Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG), Coborn’s, Smart & Final, ReFuel, Weis Markets and NPC, are powering their strategic pricing decisions through Nielsen’s latest end-to-end pricing and promotion […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Mars Unveils Twix Cookies & Creme Ice Cream Bar
Hackettstown, New Jersey-based Mars has unveiled its newest ice cream product, the Twix Cookies & Creme Ice Cream Bar. Inspired by the Twix Cookies & Creme Chocolate Candy Bar, it is packed with vanilla ice cream mixed with chocolate cookie pieces and topped with crunchy chocolate cookies. “We’re thrilled to kick off summer celebrations this […]
Posted inSoutheast, Center Store, Home Page Slider
Atlantic Natural Foods Ramps Up Production in U.S. And Thailand
Nashville, North Carolina-based Atlantic Natural Foods, a manufacturer of shelf-stable, plant-based foods, said it preparing to launch two new shelf-stable, plant-based products—Hawaiian Bowl and Ultimate Vegetarian Chili—under its Loma Linda brand. The new products were developed in collaboration with Costco and will start rolling out over the beginning of summer with the Hawaiian Bowl. Additionally, the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hormel Natural Choice Launches Hardwood Smoked Product Line
The makers of Hormel Natural Choice premium lunch meat have launched a new line of slow-smoked products called Natural Choice hardwood smoked lunch meats. These products—smoked in netting over real wood chips for over four hours—include flavors like applewood ham, applewood turkey with garlic and herbs, pecanwood ham with sweet black pepper and pecanwood ham with […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, National
Data Shows Bottled Water Consumption Continues To Increase
New data from the Beverage Marketing Corporation (BMC) shows bottled water continues to be America’s favorite drink. Consumers are increasingly choosing bottled water instead of less healthy packaged drinks. The BMC data detail how, since 2010, bottled water has steadily increased in sales volume each year, while consumption of carbonated soft drinks has declined. Bottled […]
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Report Says Pandemic Boosting Popularity Of Cookies
The global cookies market size is anticipated to reach $44 billion by the year 2025, according to a new report by Million Insights. The increasing popularity for snack products like cookies owing to the advantage like on-the-go consumption is the major factor driving the market growth during the forecasted period, 2019 to 2025. Also, the rise in the preference […]
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NACDS Outlines Objectives In Report On Reopening America
To reopen the nation successfully and to suppress future COVID-19 outbreaks, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is urging government actions supporting three key objectives that are crucial for the health of all Americans, and especially for those who are left behind economically and medically. These actions relate directly to testing, contact tracing […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Ragu Makes Donation To Fight Hunger In Kentucky
The Ragu brand has made a donation to the Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club of Owensboro, Kentucky. The Ragu brand, owned by Mizkan America, is providing a monetary donation and making a commitment to support the club’s Operation Club Cares program, which was implemented with the goal of providing hunger relief for families facing unprecedented […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Northeast
J&J Snack Foods Adds Minute Maid 100% Juice Sticks To Portfolio
J&J Snack Foods Corp., based in Pennsauken, New Jersey, is introducing Minute Maid 100 percent Juice Sticks. They are available in two variety packs, featuring classic Minute Maid flavors. Each 1.65-fluid ounce stick is 25 calories, 5 grams of sugar and is free from many common allergens including peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, egg, gluten and soy. The […]
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Wish Farms Promotes Local Businesses, Donates Gift Cards
Plant City, Florida-based Wish Farms recently completed a giveback campaign on Instagram by promoting local businesses while simultaneously supporting children in need. The campaign, named “Buy Local. Spread Happiness,” encouraged users to nominate their favorite local businesses by tagging them in comments on various Wish Farms posts. This automatically added the businesses to a random […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Mother Kombucha Launches Kombucha-Infused Sparkling Water
St. Petersburg, Florida-based Mother Kombucha has launched Agua Bucha kombucha-infused sparkling water. Agua Bucha is a sparkling water enhanced with the naturally occurring B vitamins and organic acids found in kombucha. Available in three certified organic flavors: key lime, Meyer lemon and grapefruit, each 12-ounce can contains four calories and one gram of sugar. The […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
Talking Rain Beverage Co. Launches Wellness Beverage Series
Seattle-based Talking Rain Beverage Co., creators of Sparkling Ice, launched Talking Rain EssSentials, a new series of wellness beverages that support good health. Including immune-supporting fundamentals such as Zinc, Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, and Vitamins A & D, Essentials provides hydration with added electrolytes. Talking Beverage says the new product focuses on overall […]