Nominees for the 2015 James Beard Foundation Awards were announced earlier this week. The final awards will be announced May 4. Best Chef in the Northeast nominees are: Karen Akunowicz of Myers & Chang of Boston; Barry Maiden of Hungry Mother of Cambridge and Cassie Piuma of Sarma of Somerville, Massachusetts; and Masa Miyake of Miyake […]
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 in, Northeast
New Jersey Closer To Approving Home Delivery Of Lottery Tickets
The New Jersey State Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee voted 5-0 in favor of a bill allowing the operation of lottery courier services, which could deliver tickets to customers at home. “Ticket delivery will make lottery products more accessible for players who are homebound or find it inconvenient to get to a retailer,” said […]
Posted in, Northeast
GMA Praises Introduction Of National Food Labeling Bill
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) had praise for The Safe & Accurate Food Labeling Act filed this week by U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kansas) and U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-North Carolina.) The bill would establish a federal labeling standard for food and beverage products made with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). Pamela Bailey, president and CEO […]
Posted in, Northeast
MRA, Harpoon Brewery Fighting Hunger, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… The Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) and Harpoon Brewery have rescheduled their fundraising event to end childhood hunger. It will be held March 30 from 7-10 p.m. at the Harpoon Brewery in Boston… Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc., the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, promoted Jack Clare to chief information […]
Posted in, Northeast
VERC Enters Business Hall Of Fame, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… VERC Enterprises, a convenience store and Mobile-Gulf gasoline operator with locations throughout eastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire, has been given the 2015 Best of Plymouth Award in the Convenience Stores category, qualifying the company for inclusion in the Plymouth Business Hall of Fame… Herr’s Snacks of Nottingham, Pennsylvania, is partnering […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods
Energizer Holdings To Split, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Energizer Holdings Inc. will split into two new companies, with a target date of July 1. The Personal Care Division will be named Edgewell Personal Care and will become an independent company. The Household Product Division will retain the Energizer Holdings Inc. name and logo… Amazon.com plans to expand its […]
Posted in, Executive News, Independent Store News, West
Bristol Farms Promotes Caldecott To President And COO
Southern California specialty grocer Bristol Farms has promoted Adam Caldecott, EVP of retail, to president and COO. “In order to further prepare Bristol Farms for the growth and opportunity we anticipate in the coming year and for many more years to come, I am pleased to announce this significant and well deserved promotion of Adam Caldecott,” […]
Posted in, Northeast
FDA Provides Updated Guidance On Menu-Labeling Rules
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a “Small Entity Compliance Guide” to assist restaurants and “similar retail food establishments” (including many convenience stores) in understanding the recently updated menu-labeling standards. The FDA describes the guide, which can be accessed online as a plain language summary of the rule. However, during a congressional hearing […]
Posted in, Northeast
GACS’ Jim Tudor Recognized By Georgia House, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Jim Tudor, president of the Georgia Association of Convenience Stores (GACS) and monthly columnist for The Griffin Report, was recognized last week by the Georgia House of Representatives for his accomplishments and years of service to the convenience store industry. Tudor, who is a well-respected member of the National Association […]
Posted in, Northeast
TryAngle Foods Mourns Loss Of James Gamba
Supermarket News In Brief… Members of the food industry and in particular TryAngle Foods are mourning the loss of James Gamba, 65, of Cranston, Rhode Island, who died March 15 following heart surgery complications. He worked for 28 years for the former Almacs Supermarkets as VP of meat and deli and was IT director for […]
Posted in, Northeast
Support For Whole Grain Sampling Day, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Restaurants, manufacturers, supermarkets, schools and other companies and organizations are invited to participate in Whole Grain Sampling Day on Wednesday, April 1. It’s a day that puts the focus on whole grains and celebrates those that offer these healthy foods to their customers. Organized by Boston-based nonprofit Oldways and The […]
Posted in, Northeast
Rally To Save Tipped Wage In Rhode Island Draws More Than 200 People
More than 200 people, including restaurant operators, managers and servers, rallied at the Rhode Island State House on March 19 to testify against a bill that would eliminate the tipped wage. Organized by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA), association members told the Rhode Island Committee on Labor that passage of this bill would negatively […]
Posted in, Northeast
Chick-fil-A, Papa John’s Lauded, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… Chick-fil-A and Papa John’s deliver the best customer experience in the fast food industry, according to the 2015 Temkin Experience Ratings, an annual ranking of companies based on a survey of 10,000 U.S. consumers. Chick-fil-A took the top spot for the fourth year in a row, earning a rating of […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Executive News, West
Former Safeway, Smart & Final And Trader Joe’s Execs Join Haggen Pacific SW
In addition to Haggen Pacific Southwest CEO Bill Shaner, SVP of Operations Wendy Oliver and SVP of Marketing Chris Linskey, Haggen now has several other senior executives to help lead the rollout of the Haggen brand in Southern California, Nevada and Arizona. • Rich Winters is VP of fresh foods. He formerly was VP of […]
Posted in, C-Store News, Southeast
Enmark Stations Unveils Aggressive Fresh Food Initiative
Enmark Stations says that 37 of its Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina stores have launched a custom fresh food program to meet the growing consumer demand for healthier, fresher food options. “Enmark has always had an interest in making our communities healthier,” said Matt Clements, director of marketing at Savannah-based Enmark Stations. “In order […]
Posted in, Center Store, National, Store News
Whole Foods Hosting First ‘Beauty Week’ In All Stores
Whole Foods Market has kicked off its first-ever “Beauty Week,” which runs through March 24, to celebrate all things beauty related. Whole Body departments across all the Austin, Texas-based grocer’s stores is hosting events, classes, demonstrations and promotions to inform shoppers about Whole Foods Market’s large selection of personal care products and cosmetics. “Our beauty […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, National, Suppliers
Target, Starbucks And Nestlé Recognized For Animal Protection Efforts
Target, Starbucks and Nestlé are among the corporations that are winners of the Henry Spira Corporate Progress Awards this year. The awards, given by The Humane Society of the United States, are for businesses that have altered their policies and practices to minimize adverse impacts on animals. Target became the first major conventional grocery chain […]
Posted in, Marketing News, National, Produce News, Southwest
Avocados From Mexico Launches Ultimate Mexican Fiesta
Avocados from Mexico, the No. 1-selling avocado in the U.S., has partnered with Dos Equis and Sauza tequila for its upcoming promotion, Ultimate Mexican Fiesta. The campaign is designed to encourage consumers to keep the fiesta going through Cinco de Mayo. The consumer contest will run from April 1-May 15. Consumers can enter to win […]
Posted in, Coborn's, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Midwest, Women In The News
Coborn’s Inc. Adds Seven To Leadership Team
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. has hired several new leaders as it builds its growing corporate team. These new hires work across numerous corporate departments in support of store operations, according to the company. Leadership team additions include: • Scott Morris, SVP of center store Morris has 27-plus years of grocery leadership experience, most recently […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Grocery News, National
Aldi Reveals Winners In 2015 Fan Favorites Poll
For the second year in a row, Aldi says its fans have selected their favorite Aldi-exclusive products in the online Fan Favorites poll. More than 5,500 fans cast their votes to crown winners in various categories—including dessert, cheese, beverage, breakfast, organic and bakery. “After an amazing response to last year’s Fan Favorites poll, we’re excited […]