Pretzels Inc. has appointed food industry veteran Greg Pearson CEO, replacing Chip Mann. Pearson has more than 18 years of professional experience in the food industry. Most recently, he served as head of marketing and prior to that was the VP/GM of private brands at Chewy.com. Before Chewy, Pearson served as the VP/GM of the […]
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 inCenter Store, Corporate Store News, Snacks Brands, Southwest, Suppliers
SmartSweets Named Whole Foods Rookie Of The Year Supplier
SmartSweets has been named Rookie of the Year in Whole Foods Market’s annual Supplier Awards. Whole Foods Market announced the winners of its seventh annual Supplier Awards, which honor suppliers that embody the company’s mission and values through their commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, organic integrity, innovation and partnership. The winners were named at a […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast, Store News
Harris Teeter To Open Replacement Store In Fuquay-Varina
Harris Teeter is planning a grand opening celebration for its store and fuel center in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. The 53,000-s.f. store at Fuquay Crossing replaces Harris Teeter’s location at Sexton Commons. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for April 24 at 8 a.m. The store will feature unique amenities such as store made pizza, burgers, sausage […]
Posted inMidwest, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Produce News, Store News
GreenLeaf Market Opens In St. Louis’ Regeneration Development
GreenLeaf Market‘s new store in the NorthSide Regeneration development in north St. Louis opens April 13. A grand opening celebration was scheduled for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A ribbon-cutting had been held April 1 at the soft opening for the store. “I want to personally welcome GreenLeaf Market to St. Louis. You are vital piece of […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Suppliers, West
Taylor Farms Acquires Earthbound Farm From Danone
Taylor Farms has acquired Earthbound Farm from Danone SA. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “We are grateful for Danone’s stewardship of Earthbound Farm during the past two years and for the opportunity to return ownership of this organic fresh produce leader to local roots and family ownership,” the company posted on its website […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Latest News, Suppliers, West
Craft Brew Alliance Tests Low-Proof, Low-Cal Seltzer Line
The Craft Brew Alliance‘s (CBA) pH Experiment has developed a low-alcohol, low-calorie beverage called Pacer Low Proof Seltzer. The pH Experiment is a growth unit within CBA. The seltzer is its second new product test. Pacer Low Proof Seltzer will be offered in three flavors: blood orange, Meyer lemon & lavender, and melon & mint. […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Beverage News, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, National, Suppliers
Walmart Success Leads To Soylent Nutrition Distribution Nationwide
Thanks to sales success in select Walmart stores, Soylent Nutrition is making five Soylent meal replacement drinks available at all Walmart stores nationwide. The drinks will be available in four-bottle packs. “Soylent is committed to providing affordable, accessible and appealing complete nutrition to the masses and Walmart’s tremendous presence and reach makes them a great […]
Posted inMidwest, Independent Store News, Industry News, Online Grocery Technology
Toshiba Self-Checkouts Add Value For Michigan Retailer
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions self-checkout systems have helped Value Center Marketplace increase revenues and customer satisfaction. Value Center’s focus on customer experience has resulted in improved store revenues and operating efficiency for the Michigan grocer due to the deployment of Toshiba Self-Checkout Systems units at two stores. Providing shoppers with a convenient and frictionless option […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Organic Natural, Southeast, Suppliers
Shenandoah Valley Organic Chicken Celebrates Five Years
The Shenandoah Valley Organic chicken company is celebrating five years in business. When Shenandoah Valley Organic first started five years ago in Harrisonburg, Virginia, chicken farmer Corwin Heatwole set out to flip the business model that dominated the U.S. chicken industry on its head by partnering with other farmers to create a new farmer-grower contract. […]
Posted inIndustry News, Association News, Home Page Slider, National, Online Grocery Technology
Digitally Engaged Food Shopper Study Expanded by FMI, Nielsen
The Digitally Engaged Food Shopper study has been expanded by Food Marketing Institute and Nielsen to address the constant changes in digital platforms. The study delivers an omnichannel roadmap for the food marketing industry. Through a broadened roster of advisory partners, this year’s output will bring to life a set of actionable tools and resources […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, Grocery News, National
NPPC’s World Pork Expo Canceled Due To African Swine Fever Concerns
Due to concerns about African swine fever, the National Pork Producers Council board of directors has decided to cancel World Pork Expo 2019 scheduled for June in Des Moines, Iowa. African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread in China and other parts of Asia. World Pork Expo, held each June at the Iowa State Fairgrounds […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Industry News, Marketing News, National, Perishables
Midan Marketing Segments Meat Consumers To Understand Trends
In an effort to help retailers understand customers who purchase meat, Midan Marketing conducted an updated segmentation study of meat consumers in the U.S. The study, conducted in late 2018, is the second edition of segmentation research Midan Marketing conducted in 2016, which provided key insights into six distinct meat consumer groups. According to Midan […]
Posted inNortheast, Deli News, Grocery News, Home Page Slider, New Products, Organic Natural, Perishables, Suppliers
Sabra Offering Limited-Edition Salsa Verde Hummus
Sabra Dipping Co. in White Plains, New York, is offering Salsa Verde Hummus for a limited time. Inspired by traditional flavors of Mexico, the new Salsa Verde Hummus includes Sabra’s Classic Hummus topped with roasted tomatillos, jalapenos, cilantro and lime. “We’re really excited to bring the Salsa Verde Hummus to market,” said Grant Cowherd, brand manager. […]
Posted inGrocery News, Dairy News, Home Page Slider, Perishables, Suppliers, West
Fairlife To Increase Production With New Facility In Arizona
Fairlife LLC plans to build a 300,000-s.f. production and distribution facility in suburban Phoenix in its efforts to increase overall production. The Fairlife facility costing more than $200 million in Goodyear, Arizona will be in addition to its current production plant in Coopersville, Michigan. It is expected to create more than 140 jobs once its […]
Posted inPerishables, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Suppliers, West
Kristyn Lawson Hired As SVP Sales At FiveStar Gourmet Foods
Kristyn Lawson has been hired as SVP of sales at FiveStar Gourmet Foods as part of the company’s expansion. Prior to joining FiveStar, Lawson previously served as VP of sales at Good Foods. While there she launched the Good Foods retail brand across North American retail channels. Lawson will report directly to FiveStar Gourmet Foods […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Alabama Grocers Association Golf Outing Raises Foundation Donations
The Alabama Grocers Education Foundation held its Annual Spring Golf Outing on Thursday, April 4, at Inverness Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama. The tournament raised money for the Alabama Grocers Education Foundation, to provide scholarships to employees and children of employees of Alabama Grocers Association companies. AGEF has awarded more than $1.2 million in member […]
Posted inMidwest, Home Page Slider, Industry News
FoodThink Study Examines Consumer Trust In Food Industry
A FoodThink study reveals that nearly half of consumers who regularly buy food for their households don’t trust the food industry to do the right thing, and nearly one-fourth actively distrust it. FoodThink researchers have studied consumer trust in food since 2012, and this new study examines food industry trust issues and how to address […]
Posted inPerishables, Home Page Slider, Store News, Suppliers, West
Bristol Farms’ New Store Will Have Plant-Based Meat In Butcher Shop
When Bristol Farms opens its new store in Yorba Linda, California, this month, it will become the first grocery store in the country selling plant-based meats and entrees in the butcher section. The selection will include plant-based chicken burgers and breakfast sausage from Huntington Beach, California-based Before the Butcher, as well as items like no-meat […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Perishables, Suppliers
Greenleaf Foods Building Plant In Indiana, Biggest In North America
Greenleaf Foods SPC plans to build a plant in Indiana which will be the largest plant-based protein manufacturing facility in North America. The 230,000-s.f. facility on 57 acres off Interstate 74 in Shelbyville will more than double Greenleaf Foods’ production capacity. The $310 million facility is scheduled to become operational in late 2020 and will […]
Posted inIndustry News, Southeast, Suppliers
Preferred Freezer Services Planning $60M Warehouse In Virginia
Preferred Freezer Services plans to build a $60 million cold storage warehouse in Portsmouth, Virginia. Along with the 200,000-s.f. cold storage warehouse, the company plans to hire 60 associates. The new facility will be used to import, export, process and distribute a variety of food products. “The entire Preferred Freezer Services team is honored to […]