In early May, members of the 2026 New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) Leadership Development Class traveled to Washington, D.C., for a two-day experience focused on federal advocacy and leadership in the food industry. The trip included an introduction to NJFC’s federal partners at the National Grocers Association (NGA) and a tour of Capitol Hill. “In […]
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 inBakery News, National, News
Bimbo Bakeries USA Tops Forbes Best Employers List
Bimbo Bakeries USA has been named the No. 1 company in the food and beverage category on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026, presented in collaboration with Statista. Bimbo also ranked among the top 50 employers overall. America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026 were identified through an independent survey of […]
Posted inBeverage News, Association News, National, News
Bottled Water Names No. 1 Packaged Beverage For 10th Straight Year
For the 10th consecutive year, bottled water was the nation’s No. 1 packaged beverage by volume in 2025, according to data released May 13 by the Beverage Marketing Corporation on behalf of the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA). Bottled water outsold all other packaged beverages as health-conscious and price-aware consumers continued switching from other drinks. […]
Posted inBakery News, National, News
Grupo Bimbo’s Bakery Portfolio Meets ‘Positive Nutrition’ Standards
Grupo Bimbo has shared that 98 percent of its everyday consumption products – including breads, sweet baked goods, English muffins and bagels – now offer Positive Nutrition, meeting nutritional profiles within their categories. The achievement was detailed in the company’s Integrated Annual Report “Celebrating What Unites Us,” outlining progress of its sustainability strategy through 2025. […]
Posted inBeverage News, Midwest, News
Coca-Cola Consolidated To Invest $35M In Indianapolis Plant
Coca-Cola Consolidated is investing $35 million to add a new production line to its Indianapolis facility, specifically for bottling beverages in glass bottles. The project is anticipated to begin in late 2026. The expansion is expected to create 15 to 20 full-time jobs and initiate additional economic activity through construction, suppliers and local services. The […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, National, News
New Products Debuting At Sweets & Snacks Expo
From May 19-21, the Sweets & Snacks Expo returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center, bringing together thousands of candy and snack manufacturers, distributors and retail buyers from across the country. For independent grocers looking to capture impulse sales and differentiate their front-end offerings, more than 3,000 exhibitors will be showcasing the latest innovations in […]
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National, News, Supply Chain News
FMI: Global Conflict, Rising Energy Costs Put Upward Pressure On Food Prices
Cargo ships stalled in the Strait of Hormuz. Fertilizer prices that have effectively doubled for American farmers. A Sierra Nevada snowpack that never materialized. The pressures bearing down on the U.S. food supply chain in 2026 are coming from multiple directions at once – and according to experts from FMI – The Food Industry Association, […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, News, West
Sweets & Snacks Expo Expects Record Attendance In Las Vegas
The 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo is shaping up to be a landmark event as the candy and snack industry gathers for the first time in Las Vegas, with attendance trending toward an all-time high, according to show organizer National Confectioners Association (NCA). The expo runs May 19-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. More […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Co. Opens Converted Everett Foodliner Location After Acquisition
The Giant Co. has reopened the store at 250 West Main St. in Everett, Pennsylvania, that it acquired in February. Formerly Everett Foodliner, the store was temporarily closed to complete minor remodels, install new signage and undertake an overall décor update. Customers will find Giant’s signature fresh departments, including a larger, market-feel produce department with […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Executive News, News, West
Ajinomoto Foods North America Names Gardner President, CEO
Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. (AFNA), a specialty frozen food manufacturer, has appointed Dave Gardner president and CEO. Gardner, who joined AFNA in 2022 as chief supply chain officer, succeeds Hiroshi Kaho, who has been promoted to executive officer and EVP, chief human resources officer for Tokyo-based parent company Ajinomoto Co. Inc. Kaho led AFNA […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, National, News
Instacart Expands Fulfillment Pro With New Picking, Delivery Tools
Instacart is expanding Fulfillment Pro, its end-to-end order fulfillment platform, with two major updates – new delivery management software for retailer-owned fleets and enhanced enterprise-grade picking capabilities for store teams. The updates build on fulfillment infrastructure used by more than 50,000 retail associates to deliver more than 45 million orders in 2025. They represent Instacart’s […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, News, Southeast
Registration Opens For IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show In Orlando
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has opened registration for the 2026 Global Produce & Floral Show, which is set for Oct. 14-16 and returns to Orlando, Florida, for the first time in several years. The gathering brings together the global fresh produce and floral supply chain for three days of connection, insight, and business […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Featured News, National, News
NGA, NCPA Join Main Street Competition Coalition
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and the National Grocers Association (NGA) have joined the newly-formed Main Street Competition Coalition (MSCC), a cross-sector effort to push back against big corporations that use market dominance to squeeze out smaller competitors. Founding investors in the project, NCPA and NGA represent thousands of Main Street businesses that often […]
Posted inFinance News, Grocery Research, National, News
Circana’s Purchase To Consumption Tool Highlights $100M Opportunity Gap
Circana has rolled out its Purchase to Consumption solution, a tool that links verified purchase behaviors from the company’s receipt panel with National Eating Trends (NET) consumption behaviors from the same consumers. The solution provides the consumer packaged goods industry with what Circana calls a “holistic” understanding of the food and beverage journey. It closes […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Featured News, Foodtown, News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Names Ferreira Acting Chairman, CEO
Allegiance Retail Services (ARS) has named Jason Ferreira acting chairman of its board of directors and CEO, effective immediately. The change is part of the board’s succession development plan. Ferreira has served on the board at Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance since 2021 and has been a co-op member since 2013. Previously vice chairman, he will […]
Posted inBeverage News, National, News
Propel Launches Clear Protein Powder With Fiber, Electrolytes
Propel has launched Propel Clear Protein, a ready-to-mix powder offering protein, fiber and hydration in one serving. The brand, now in its 12th consecutive year of growth, developed the product with registered dietitians, including with GLP-1 users in mind. It is available via Walmart, Amazon, Gatorade.com and TikTok Shop. Multifunctional formula for active wellness Propel Clear […]
Posted inProduce News, News, Southwest
C.H. Robinson Opens South TX Produce Logistics Center
C.H. Robinson’s fresh supply chain division, Robinson Fresh, has opened a 142,600-square-foot logistics center in Pharr, Texas, near the U.S.-Mexico border, to help produce shippers reduce dwell time and optimize freshness. The facility, one of the largest in the Rio Grande Valley, is positioned near the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge – the most important U.S.-Mexico border […]
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Food-At-Home Prices Jump 0.7% As Energy Costs Squeeze Supply Chain
Food-at-home prices rose 0.7 percent in April – the sharpest monthly increase so far this year – as energy market disruptions and ongoing supply chain pressures pushed grocery costs higher for American families and retailers alike. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported May 12 that the overall Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers […]
Posted inNews, Bashas', Independent Store News, West
Food City Positions Itself As One-Stop Graduation Headquarters
As graduation season ramps up across Arizona, Food City is positioning its 45 stores as a single destination for families looking to celebrate on a budget. From made-from-scratch graduation cakes and party platters to gift cards and festive supplies, the Bashas’-owned Hispanic banner is rolling out a suite of promotions designed to help customers honor […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News
Instacart Expands Ads Manager To Retailers With New Self-Serve Tools
Instacart announced it has extended Instacart Ads Manager to retailers, enabling them to activate campaigns within the scaled, self-serve advertising platform. The company is opening the same high-intent reach, optimization and closed-loop measurement infrastructure that supports brand campaigns to retailers. At the same time, it is building new tools designed for their goals, from driving […]