MVP Dairy, a partnership between McCarty Family Farms and VanTilburg Farms, has opened a new dairy in northern Mercer County, Ohio, creating 35 new local jobs. MVP Dairy produces fresh milk that is Non-GMO Project Verified for Danone North America, a leading U.S. yogurt maker. The dairy is 18 miles from Danone’s facility in Minster, […]
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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.
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Maille Mustard Now In Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Squeeze Bottle
Maille, a French brand of Dijon mustard, has its first post-consumer recycled plastic squeeze bottles. The Maille squeeze format now is available at select grocery and retail outlets nationwide as well as amazon.com. Made with the same signature mustard recipes featured in Maille’s classic glass jars, the Dijon Originale and Old Style are now packed […]
Posted inGrocery News, Center Store, Dairy News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Produce News, Snacks Brands, Specialty, Suppliers
T. Marzetti Co. Opens Innovation Center In Ohio
T. Marzetti Co. has opened the Innovation Center at Green Meadows. The 45,000-s.f. state-of-the-art facility in Lewis Center, Ohio, will allow the company to expand its research and development, food safety, regulatory and quality assurance space and bring the culinary arts, food science and technology under one roof to share ideas and collaborate on new […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Association News, National
FMI Asks FDA For Clear Rules On Hemp, CBD Products
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has filed comments in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) request for scientific data and information about products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds. The 2018 Farm Bill allows for the production and commercialization of hemp and hemp-derivatives like cannabidiol (CBD), but the new law explicitly preserves FDA’s authority […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Organic Natural, Southeast, Store News, Suppliers
Publix Stores Now Selling Just Bare Chicken In Fresh Case
Just Bare natural boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs and tenderloins now are available at Publix. “Just Bare adds to Publix’s outstanding quality options, delivering more of what shoppers want wholesome, high-quality and natural food choices,” said Laston Charriez, CMO of parent company Pilgrim’s in Greeley, Colorado. “Just Bare is striving to raise goodness and values customers’ growing […]
Posted inFood Service News, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Store News, Suppliers
Spot Coffee Cafés To Be Opened In Two Tops Friendly Markets
Spot Coffee, an international coffee chain headquartered in Buffalo, New York, has signed a franchise agreement with Tops Friendly Markets to develop a second Spot Express in Tops Supermarket #239, at 1740 Sheridan Drive in Buffalo. Tops announced June 28 that it signed a franchise agreement with the supermarket to develop a first Spot Express […]
Posted inNortheast, Bakery News, Beverage News, Center Store, Deli News, Food Service News, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, International Foods, Perishables
Asian Grocer H Mart Will Be Part Of New Jersey’s American Dream Mall
American Dream, a mega-mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey, that is slated to open Oct. 25, will count Asian-American market and eatery concept H Mart among its tenants. Offering guests an extensive selection of traditional Asian and international food items, H Mart at American Dream will span more than 35,000 s.f. This location will also include […]
Posted inNortheast, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Industry News, Store News
Wegmans, Teamsters Local 118 Reach Tentative Agreement
After months of negotiations, Teamsters Local 118 has a new five-year tentative agreement with Wegmans Food Markets, headquartered in Rochester, New York. Local 118 represents approximately 4,300 members throughout the greater Rochester area. Subject to ratification by the membership, this agreement provides for the largest wage package of any agreement previously reached with the company. […]
Posted inWest, Grocery Store Equipment, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Industry News, Online Grocery Technology, Store News
Three Zupan’s Markets In Portland, Ore., Offering DogSpot Service
DogSpot, a New York City-based pet-tech startup company, has launched in Portland, Oregon, with grocery store partner Zupan’s Markets. The service is available at all three Zupan’s Markets locations: Burnside, Macadam and Lake Oswego. Customers can use the app-connected houses as a safer and smarter solution when shopping with their dogs rather than leaving them […]
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Bob Gleeson Joins Weis Markets As VP Of Fresh Merchandising
Weis Markets has hired Bob Gleeson, a former Shoppers Food and Pharmacy and Supervalu executive, to become the Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based company’s VP of fresh merchandising. In this position, Gleeson will oversee the day-to-day merchandising and procurement of the company’s meat, produce, bakery, deli/foodservice, seafood and floral departments. He replaces John Grimes, who retired at the […]
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Manhattan Key Food Store And Artolution To Unveil Mural
Key Food Stores Co-Operative Inc. has teamed up with Artolution, an international, community-based public art initiative based in New York City, to create a mural with youth that promotes positive social change as well as reconciliation and healing through collaborative art making. The Key Food located at 52 Avenue A in Manhattan, a Man-Dell Group […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Frozen Food, Midwest, Suppliers
Gardein Expands Line Of Plant-Based, Meat-Free Dishes
Gardein, a brand of Conagra Brands Inc., is expanding its line of meat-free dishes, including new items that feature pea and wheat protein. “Fifty-two percent of households purchase plant-based foods and more than 60 percent are trying to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diet yet have concerns that they’ll sacrifice taste or texture,” said […]
Posted inStore News, C-Store News, Southeast
Weigel’s Expands Into Kingsport Market With New Store Design
Weigel’s, Knoxville, Tennessee’s oldest local dairy, is opening its 68th store—a state-of-the art convenience store at 4401 West Stone Drive in Kingsport, Tennessee. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for Thursday, July 18, at 1:30 p.m. A special grand opening celebration starts on Monday, July 22, and runs through Sunday, July 28. “We’ve had many […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
Veteran Trade Journalist Bob Vosburgh Dies At 54
Robert D. “Bob” Vosburgh Jr., a veteran supermarket trade journalist and most recently a spokesperson for the U.S. store brands industry through his online video work for the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA), died July 15. A resident of New Milford, Connecticut, Mr. Vosburgh was 54. He previously worked as an editor at Griffin Publishing’s […]
Posted inNew Products, Center Store, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Snacks Brands, Store News, Suppliers, West
New Kpop Sauces, Crafted By Chris Oh, Available At Bristol Farms
Kpop Foods, which formerly offered its products exclusively online, has made the products available at retail for the first time at Bristol Farms stores in California. The products include Kpop Sea Snacks and all four new Kpop sauces. The sauces, crafted by the company’s resident chef and Food Network Champion, Chris Oh, have been proven […]
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Infinity Fresh Kitchen Facility In R.I. To Supply Hannaford, Stop & Shop
Retail Business Services, the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, through its subsidiary Infinity Fresh Kitchen, will open a fresh processing facility and culinary innovation center in Rhode Island. The facility, which is located at 320 Commerce Park Road in North Kingstown, will process fresh food items for area grocery stores, including cut fruit and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Industry News, Northeast, Store News
Second Giant Heirloom In Philly To Open In University City
Giant Food Stores will open its new Giant Heirloom Market in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia on August 2, at 8:00 a.m. The store, located at 3401 Chestnut Street, is the second Giant Heirloom Market to open in the city. “The opening of our second Giant Heirloom Market store reaffirms Giant’s continued commitment not […]
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BJ’s Uses Humor In Ad Campaign For Detroit Market Entrance
As it enters Detroit and other eastern Michigan markets, BJ’s Wholesale Club is using humor in a campaign centered on Frank, an active member of the local community who does not want what BJ’s Wholesale Club has to offer. The cross-channel campaign centers on Frank’s protests against BJ’s Wholesale Club and his reasons not to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, Home Page Slider, Industry News, Organic Natural, Perishables, Southwest, Suppliers, Sustainability News
American Grassfed Assoc. Names Texas Rancher Davis Board President
The board of directors of the American Grassfed Association (AGA) in Denver, Colorado, has named Don Davis president of its board of directors. Davis currently ranches in the Texas Hill Country with his wife, Debbie, where they raise Texas Longhorn cattle and market AGA Certified Grassfed Texas Longhorn beef under the label Bandera Grassland. He […]
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Harmons Kicks Off Utah’s Pioneer Day With Cooking Demo
Harmons sponsored a cooking demonstration to kick off Utah’s Pioneer Day celebration. The event was held July 12 on the second floor of Harmons City Creek in Salt Lake City, in its cooking school space. The event precedes “Flavors of Utah,” an annual event that takes place in the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, […]