The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certified Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. as a women’s business enterprise as of Aug. 22. The WBENC is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled and operated by women in the U.S., as well as the nation’s leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America’s corporations. […]
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, Industry News, National, Perishables
Lempert: Americans Throw Half Of Their Food Away Annually
According to a report by the National Resources Defense Council, Americans throw away nearly half of their food every year. The report also states that a 15 percent reduction in losses in the U.S. food supply could feed 25 million Americans annually. This week’s segment of The Lempert Report Innovation Series, a weekly video series […]
Posted in, Center Store, Industry News, Southeast, Suppliers
Goya Foods Unveils State-Of-The-Art Distribution Center In Georgia
Goya Foods, America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, has opened a state-of-the-art distribution center in Georgia to help it expand its business in the Southeast. Located at 4005 Haworth Parkway in McDonough, the facility hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours Sept. 17. “We are so happy and excited to open the doors of our new distribution center and […]
Posted in, National, Suppliers
United Fresh Honors Paramount Citrus As Industry Advocate Of Year
The United Fresh Produce Association honored Paramount Citrus as the Produce Industry Advocate of the Year earlier this week at The Washington Conference. Paramount Citrus has been a longtime leader in the public policy arena, serving on several of United’s boards and councils, including United’s board of directors. Additionally, Paramount Citrus executives have been major […]
Posted in, Executive News, National, Perishables
Refrigerated Foods Association Appoints New Executive Director
Megan Levin has been appointed as the Refrigerated Foods Association’s (RFA) new executive director. Levin has worked for the RFA in various positions since 1992, including communications director, membership coordinator and associate executive director. She received the President’s Pin in 1997, a testament to her value with RFA. As the new executive director, Levin is responsible […]
Posted in, Southwest, Suppliers
New Tyson Leadership Team In Place Following Hillshire Acquisition
Tyson Foods Inc. has completed its merger with The Hillshire Brands Co. Shares of Hillshire Brands common stock have been delisted and are no longer traded on the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Stock Exchange. The combination of Tyson Foods and Hillshire Brands creates a single company with more than $40 billion in annual sales […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Midwest
SpartanNash Will Reopen Three N.D. Stores Under Family Fare Banner
SpartanNash invested $4 million to remodel two Econofoods stores in Dickinson, N.D., and one Sun Mart in West Fargo, N.D., and rebrand them as Family Fare Supermarkets. During all three ribbon-cutting ceremonies in late August, SpartanNash officials will thank the communities for their support and continued patience during the remodeling, and distribute pallets of backpacks and […]
Posted in, Grocery News, Southwest
H-E-B Primo Picks Quest For Texas Best Announces Final Four
Creators of unique products from the Lone Star State are relishing the sweet taste of success as winners of H-E-B’s Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best contest. A panel of expert judges narrowed a field of 25 to four finalists on Aug. 19-20 at the Houston Food Bank, and the winners received cash prizes totaling […]
Posted in, Executive News, Southwest
Affiliated Foods Amarillo Promotes Three
Affiliated Foods in Amarillo, Texas, promoted three employees, effective July 28. Jeff Robinson is new COO; Dave Hiatt is CFO; and Alan Craig is director of purchasing. Robinson took on the COO position that had been vacant for many years. He will be involved in all segments of the business and will assist Affiliated Foods […]
Posted in, Coborn's, Independent Store News, National
Supervalu’s 2014 Master Marketer Winners Listed
As more than 1,250 independent retailers gathered Aug. 12-14 in St. Paul, Minn., for Supervalu’s first-ever national sales show, Sales 4 All Seasons, the company unveiled the winners of its 2014 Master Marketer Competition during an awards ceremony. The competition recognizes and celebrates the top marketing campaigns from the company’s 1,800-plus independent retailer customers in […]
Posted in, Center Store, Southwest
Whataburger Brings Signature Sauces And Original Mayo To H-E-B
Whataburger’s signature sauces are now available at H-E-B and Central Market stores. The companies announced that Whataburger’s Peppercorn Ranch, Creamy Pepper Sauce, Jalapeno Ranch, Honey Mustard and Original Mayo are now available exclusively at H-E-B stores in Texas. Peppercorn Ranch features cracked peppercorns and adds flavor to sandwiches, salads and more. The Creamy Pepper Sauce is […]
Posted in, Coborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest
New Private Label Brand At Coborn’s Honors Family History
A new private label line called Four Brothers has made its debut at Coborn’s. Initial products in the line can be found primarily in the meat, bakery, deli and produce departments. Among the first products to be introduced by the St. Cloud, Minn.-based grocery company are Cheezy Garlic Loaf, Flame-Seared Ribs and Creamy Caramel Sauce. […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, National
Dollar General Outbids Dollar Tree For Family Dollar
Dollar General has made a proposal to acquire Family Dollar Stores in a transaction valued at $9.7 billion. Dollar General’s all-cash proposal of $78.50 per share is higher than the $74.50 per share in cash and stock that Dollar Tree offered July 28 in its bid to merge with Family Dollar. Dollar General said the […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Southwest
The United Family Expands Rewards Program To West Texas
The United Family has expanded its rewards program to West Texas at its United Supermarkets, Market Street, Albertsons Market, Amigos and United Express locations. The free program launched at all seven Dallas/Fort Worth Market Street locations in April. Shoppers who join the program will receive product recommendations, digital coupons and product discounts that are individually […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Southwest
Reports: WinCo Foods Eyeing Three OKC Sites
WinCo Foods will open as many as four stores in the Oklahoma City, Okla., area, according to local media. Commercial real estate firm Prince Edwards & Co. indicated in a midyear retail market survey that WinCo is interested in Oklahoma City, Moore and Midwest City locations, The Oklahoman reports. WinCo Foods, an employee-owned company based […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Merger Paying Off As Sales Rocket Upward At SpartanNash
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based SpartanNash Co. reported consolidated net sales for the second quarter of $1.8 billion vs. $651.1 million last year, an increase of 178 percent, primarily due to $1.2 billion in sales generated as a result of the November 2013 merger of Spartan Stores and Nash Finch. Reported operating earnings increased 115.3 percent to […]
Posted in, Marketing News, Midwest
Top Grocery Sackers Will Compete For Iowa ‘Best Bagger’ Title Friday
While many things change in the grocery industry from year to year, one item remains constant: a store’s appreciation for its customers and its most symbolic gesture of that sentiment—bagging their groceries. The annual Iowa Best Bagger Contest, hosted by the Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA), is a tribute to this gratitude. Each year, approximately […]
Posted in, New Products, Northeast
Pirate’s Booty Introduces Two New Snacks
B&G Foods Inc. has launched two new Pirate’s Booty products: Pirate’s BootyCrunchy Treasures and Pirate’s Booty Fruity Booty. Pirate’s Booty Crunchy Treasures features pirate-themed shapes in aged white cheddar flavor. Pirate’s Booty Fruity Booty has a raspberry flavor made with real fruit. “We know that finding snack options that appeal to both parents and kids […]
Posted in, National
Sunset Taking Produce On Cross-Country Flavor Tour
Sunset has taken off on its first Flavor Tour to bring its flavor to American consumers coast to coast. The Sunset Flavor Crew will stop at a number of retailers, concerts and community events from Massachusetts to California over the next three months, culminating in Anaheim, Calif., for the Produce Marketing Association’s 2014 Fresh Summit Oct. […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Hillshire Farm Brand Adds Premium Products To Lunchmeat Lineup
Hillshire Farm has launched the Hillshire Farm Naturals line of lunchmeat. The new line is slow roasted and has no artificial ingredients or preservatives. Hillshire Farm Naturals is available in four varieties, including Slow Roasted Turkey Breast, Hardwood Smoked Turkey Breast, Honey Roasted Ham and Black Forest Ham. Hillshire Farm Naturals also contain no artificial […]