As part of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Unilever’s ‘United for America’ initiative, Hellmann’s launched a Food Relief Fund that will provide $1 million to feed frontline workers and people in need in New York City, Hellmann’s birthplace and the current Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic epicenter. To start, Hellmann’s Food Relief Fund will provide $500,000 worth of […]
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 inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Northeast
Rite Aid To Open More Covid-19 Testing Locations In Coming Weeks
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania-based Rite Aid is expanding Covid-19 testing sites as part of its partnership with the White House Coronavirus Task Force. In addition to the current testing site in Philadelphia, Rite Aid has added a new location, at a Rite Aid store located at 2604 Linglestown Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In coordination with the […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Center Store, COVID News, Northeast
Goya Foods Donates Food And Masks Nationally During Pandemic
Jersey City, New Jersey-based Goya Foods, America’s largest Hispanic owned food company, has made an initial donation of more than 200,000 pounds of food, equivalent to over 170,000 meals, to organizations, food banks, food pantries and soup kitchens, as well as over 20,000 protective masks across the nation. The company says it will continue to […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Industry News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Strengthens Social Distancing Measures In Stores
The Giant Co. will limit the number of customers in its stores as part of ongoing efforts to support social distancing practices and provide a safe shopping environment for both customers and employees. Starting Monday, April 13, the Carlisle, Pennsylvania, company will limit the number of customers who may be in a store at one time. […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Northeast
VitaminSea Touts Seaweed Products As Having Antiviral Properties
Buxton, Maine-based VitaminSea Seaweed is touting seaweed as a nutrient-dense source of many healthy nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, B vitamins, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and iron. The company says seaweed is also high in antioxidants which helps protect the body free radicals and from chronic disease […]
Posted inFood Service News, COVID News, Northeast
Restaurant Customer Transactions Down Sharply Last Week In March
The majority of U.S. restaurants are now impacted by mandated dine-in closures, reports New York-based data analytics firm The NPD Group. Restaurant customer transactions dropped by 42 percent in the week ending March 29 compared to same week year ago, according to NPD’s Crest Performance Alerts, which provides a rapid weekly view of chain-specific transactions and […]
Posted inCenter Store, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Supply Chain News
Goya Sees Huge Spike In Demand For Shelf-Stable Foods
by John McCurry/contributing writer Food companies have been scrambling to keep grocery stores supplied for the past month as the Covid-19 pandemic spread across the U.S. Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic food company in the U.S., is one of many companies that has seen demand for its products—particularly those with long shelf lives such as […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, West
Sun World Expands Supply Capability Of Licensed Grapes
Sun World International LLC has granted new licenses to several California and Mexico produce companies, further expanding the supply and distribution of its proprietary grape varieties, Licensing VP Garth Swinburn recently announced. The new licensees include Anthony Vineyards Inc. for grapes produced in California’s Coachella Valley and Illume Ag Sales LLC (formerly known as Fabbri […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Center Store, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Louisiana Fish Fry Introduces Hot Cajun Fire Boil Mix
Louisiana Fish Fry, a manufacturer of Louisiana-inspired seasonings, sauces and fry mixes, introduced Cajun Fire, a hotter version of its iconic Crawfish, Shrimp and Crab Boil. The new boil preserves the blend of seasonings of the original and increases the heat for boil masters who like a little more kick to their crawfish. “Crawfish season is already […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Northeast, Supply Chain News
Lidl Opens Regional HQ And Distribution Center In Maryland
Lidl has opened opened its regional headquarters and distribution center in Cecil County, Maryland. The new 700,000 s.f. facility will serve Lidl’s regional store network, quickly supplying products to stores in five states. The chain invested more than $100 million in the project which will create more than 200 new full-time jobs. “As we work hard to meet […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Northeast
C&S Provides PTO, Bonuses To Employees For Covid-19 Challenges
Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc., the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the U.S., said it will provide frontline workers with a special appreciation bonus and all employees with additional paid time off (PTO), among other benefits enhancements, in the wake of challenges caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “For the last several […]
Posted inNortheast, Dairy News, Frozen Food, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
Magnum Ice Cream Debuts 3 New Product Varieties
Magnum Ice Cream, a brand of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Unilever, introduced three new product varieties: Non-Dairy Sea Salt Caramel Bars, Double Pistachio Honey Tubs and Double Almond Brown Butter Tubs. Joining Classic and Almond varieties, Magnum Non-Dairy Sea Salt Caramel Bars have a non-dairy sea salt caramel base dipped in a cracking non-dairy chocolate […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West
Pera Retiring As CEO Of Armanino Foods Of Distinction
Edmond J. Pera, president and CEO of Armanino Foods of Distinction in Hayward, California, is retiring in March. He will stay on as an executive advisor for a transitional period until Sept. 15, and will remain on the board of directors for the foreseeable future. Pera, who will turn 80 this year, has served as […]
Posted inNortheast, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Whole Foods
Fairway Market Receives Bids For Six Stores During Auction
Fairway Market, together with its debtor affiliates in their Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (Case No. 20-10161), has received winning bids for six Fairway stores on a going concern basis. The bids are for five New York stores to Village Supermarket Inc., a Wakefern member, […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest, Suppliers
Sauce And Spice Company Urban Accents Launches Meatless Mixes
Chicago-based flavor firm Urban Accents, which produces small-batch crafted spice blends and sauces, is launching a new line of Ground Veggie Meatless Mixes. The new Meatless Mixes have a recipe on the back of the package along with serving suggestions. With the addition of just a few fresh ingredients, the seasoned, soy-based protein provides an […]
Posted inMidwest, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, New Products, Suppliers
Leinenkugel’s Introduces Spritzen, First ‘Beer With A Splash Of Seltzer’
The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. has introduced its new trio of beers with a splash of seltzer, Leinenkugel’s Spritzen, available nationwide. Spritzen marks the brewer’s first new national release in three years and is available in three flavors: Grapefruit, Raspberry Lemon and Pineapple Strawberry. Spritzen features a crisp and effervescent beer-forward taste with the clean […]
Posted inSoutheast, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, New Products, Perishables, Suppliers, Whole Foods
Mowi Launches Global Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Brand, Mowi Pure
Mowi, a global seafood company, has launched its new global brand, Mowi Pure. It is now available on Amazon Fresh and will be in stores nationwide later this year. Mowi Pure products are made from a unique breed of sustainably-farmed Norweigan Atlantic salmon that can be traced back generations to the wildest rivers in Norway. […]
Posted inNortheast, COVID News, Store News, Suppliers
Supermarkets Temporarily Raise Wages, Adjust Hours During Health Crisis
Supermarkets continue to make changes to serve customers during the coronavirus crisis. Following are some of the latest developments in the Northeast. FutureProof Retail donates mobile checkout to stores FutureProof Retail (FPR) is donating its Mobile Checkout Solution to grocery stores, pharmacies and supermarkets to help reduce stress on stores and communities. Created and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Suppliers
Stavis Seafoods Names Industry Veteran Lancaster VP Of Sales
Stavis Seafoods, a Boston-based multinational fishing company and seafood manufacturer, named David Lancaster VP of sales, joining the company’s executive leadership team. Lancaster has more than 30 years of experience in sales, management and the seafood industry. In his new role, he will be responsible for the overall management of the sales team and the […]
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Baldor Specialty Foods Offers Home Delivery Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Bronx, New York-based Baldor Specialty Foods, one of the largest wholesale importers and distributors of fresh produce and specialty foods in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, said for the first time in its history it will make its inventory of food available directly to consumers within a 50-mile radius of its Bronx headquarters for at-home […]