Cedar’s Foods, a Ward Hill, Massachusetts-based producer and co-manufacturer of hummus, is nearing completion of construction on a new 125,000-s.f., state-of-the-art facility. Cedar’s invested $100 million in the new facility, which will double the total annual production output to 208 million pounds of hummus and Mediterranean foods, enabling the company to manufacture its Cedar’s Foods […]
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 inC-Store News, National, New Products, Online Grocery Technology
VideoMining’s Analytics Tool To Aid Strategies For Foodservice Shoppers
VideoMining Corp.‘s, the Meal Builder, is a new interactive, cloud-based analytics tool for helping to develop strategies for growing the basket of c-store foodservice shoppers. The tool enables users to dive deep into a rich information set, including which foodservice types are purchased on different dayparts, cross-purchase details for each food type for each daypart, […]
Posted inNortheast, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Store News
Giant Shoppers Can Identify PA Preferred Products Via Shelf Tags
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based Giant Food Stores has introduced PA Preferred shelf tags at all of its stores located within the Commonwealth to help customers to find products grown or produced in Pennsylvania. PA Preferred is the official brand of food and agricultural products grown, produced or processed in Pennsylvania. Giant has been a strong supporter of […]
Posted inDairy News, Beverage News, Grocery News, National, Organic Natural, Shelby Content, Shelby Signature Content, Specialty, Suppliers
Plant-Based Dairy: Fad Or Trend?
by Cindy Sorensen, Founder and CEO/The Grocery Group When almond-based “milk” beverages entered the market a few years ago, they took market share away from soy-based beverages. The market then saw an influx of new beverage introductions made with a wide variety of nuts and plants, all hoping to have the same success enjoyed by […]
Posted inWest, Frozen Food, New Products
Swiss Rösti Launches New Brand Of Crispy Filled Potatoes
Swiss Rösti, a startup company based in Portland, Oregon, is introducing a new three-item line of frozen Crispy Filled Potato products under its Rösti brand. This new product line is a cultural food that has not been available to the U.S. market, according to its developers. Swiss Rösti partnered with Oregon State University’s Food Innovation Center on […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Beverage News, Suppliers, West
Cannabis Brand Daytrip Offers CBD-Infused Sparkling Water
Daytrip, a San Francisco-based cannabis product brand, has rolled out its CBD-infused sparkling water. The initial line is available in four natural fruit flavors: Cherry, Coconut Pineapple, Lemon Lime and Tangerine. The company says that unlike other CBD-infused products, Daytrip’s proprietary foliole nexus technology uses high-frequency energy to minimize the CBD particle size and infuse […]
Posted inNortheast, Grocery News, Organic Natural, Suppliers, Sustainability News
New Hampshire’s Genuine Local Obtains USDA Organic Certification
Genuine Local, a local commercial kitchen and small business accelerator in Meredith, New Hampshire, is now a USDA Certified Organic facility. As stated by the USDA, the facility shall, “demonstrate that they are protecting natural resources, conserving biodiversity and using only approved substances.” An organic certification opens another channel for success for the growing food […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Foundation Fundraises To Support Military Partners
The SpartanNash Foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, invites store guests to join it in supporting military heroes and their families during its companywide fundraising effort taking place June 26-July 7. All funds raised during the scan campaign will be split evenly among Team Red, White & Blue, Operation Homefront and Honor and Remember. During the […]
Posted inSoutheast, Beverage News, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Grocery News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Store News
SEG Stores To Take On Javalution Hemp Infused Coffee In 4Q
Youngevity International Inc. (YGYI) has gained distribution in all Southeastern Grocers (SEG) stores for its Javalution Hemp Infused Coffee made by its CLR Roasters wholly-owned subsidiary. Javalution is scheduled to ship in the fourth quarter to SEG’s 400 Winn-Dixie, 96 Bi-Lo, 25 Fresco y Mas and 50 Harveys stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, […]
Posted inMidwest, Bakery News, Food Service News, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Suppliers
Killer Brownie Co. Can Expand Production With New Ohio Building
More Killer Brownies will be able to be produced thanks to the recent purchase of a building in Miamisburg, Ohio. The Killer Brownie Co. building will undergo renovations over the next several months and will become the manufacturing headquarters for the wholesale entity. “More Killer Brownie is always a good thing. We see many new […]
Posted inGrocery News, Beverage News, Industry News, Supply Chain News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Young’s Market, RNDC Agree To Expand Partnership To Serve 33 Markets
Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) and Young’s Market Co. have agreed to partner in all of Young’s current markets, expanding the existing partnership between Young’s and RNDC in Arizona. The combined company will serve customers in 33 complementary markets, including 32 states and the District of Columbia. The transaction between Young’s and RNDC is expected […]
Posted inOrganic Natural, Center Store, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Suppliers
Portland Pet Food Expands To East Coast With Wegmans
Portland Pet Food Co., (PPFC) an Oregon-based natural pet nutrition manufacturer, is bringing human-grade dog meals and treats to the East Coast with an expansion into Wegmans stores. All Wegmans locations will stock PPFC’s Rosie’s Beef N’ Rice (wheat and gluten-free) and Hopkin’s Pork N’ Potato (grain, wheat and gluten-free) meal pouches. “With the addition […]
Posted inNortheast, Corporate Store News
Giant Food To Open New Quarryville, Pennsylvania, Store
Giant Food Stores will celebrate the grand opening of its new Quarryville, Pennsylvania, store at 100 TownsEdge Drive on Friday, June 28 at 8 a.m. Giant, headquartered in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, entered into an agreement to acquire the location from Ferguson & Hassler last month. The new Quarryville Giant, including the fuel station and café, will […]
Posted in, Industry News, Midwest, Produce News, Supply Chain News, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Merger Expands Vine Line Logistics’ Midwest Footprint
Michigan-based Vine Line Logistics LLC, Heeren Bros. Inc., and Walsma & Lyons are joining forces and rebranding their companies as Vine Line Produce Distribution, positioning the new organization to become one of the Midwest’s leading refrigerated transportation companies. The merged business lines include Vine Line Logistics, Vine Line Trucking, Walsma & Lyons and Heeren Bros. […]
Posted inNational, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Industry News
Albertsons Implements Self-Checkout Systems From Toshiba
Albertsons Cos. is implementing Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions’ self-checkout systems. Albertsons expects checkout times to speed up to improve operational throughput and reduce shopper interventions with the ultimate goal of improving the customer’s grocery store experience. “We are empowering our consumers to curate their in-store shopping experiences based on their needs and desires,” said Anuj Dhanda, […]
Posted inSoutheast, Center Store, Suppliers
Domino Launches Golden Sugar As New Category Option
Domino Sugar in West Palm Beach, Florida, has launched a new category option with Domino Golden Sugar. Domino Golden Sugar is an option that is less processed than granulated white sugar but offers similar performance and taste. It can be used cup-for-cup as a replacement when a recipe calls for granulated white sugar. “With the […]
Posted inHugo's Family Marketplace, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Industry News, Midwest, Store News
Hugo’s Promotes Winges, Hires Lorton As Store Director
Hugo’s Family Marketplace has promoted Kristen Winges to deli director. Winges will oversee deli operations for all Hugo’s Family Marketplace locations. Winges brings more than 20 years of experience to the role. She has been working with Hugo’s in the deli for 12 years and has previous experience with Bill’s Supervalu in Milbank, South Dakota. […]
Posted inNortheast, C-Store News, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Store News
Dash In C-Stores Owner Wills Group Opens New HQ In Maryland
Dash In convenience stores owner The Wills Group has opened a new headquarters in La Plata, Maryland. The 45,000-s.f. building was fully renovated to support the company’s commitment to expansion in the Mid-Atlantic region for its businesses, which also include Splash In ECO Car Washes and SMO Motor Fuels. “Since 1926, The Wills Group has […]
Posted inH-E-B, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest, Store News
Glassdoor Ranks H-E-B CEO Charles Butt No. 2 In Nation
H-E-B’s Charles Butt has been named a top CEO in Glassdoor’s Top CEO list for 2019. The San Antonio-based retailer’s chairman and CEO ranked second out of 100 chief executives from across the nation. As part of the recruiting site’s Employees’ Choice Awards, the rankings are based entirely on employee feedback shared anonymously on Glassdoor. […]
Posted inSouthwest, Association News, Beverage News, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, Suppliers
Governor Signs Legislation Allowing Beer-To-Go Sales In Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott on June 15 signed into law House Bill 1545, which allows beer-to-go sales for craft breweries in the state of Texas. The bill also extends the operations of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and reduces regulations on the beer and wine industry. The governor hosted the bill signing at Austin Beerworks and […]