El Segundo, California-based Genova Premium Tuna is partnering with television personality Rachael Ray to give consumers a sneak peek into her al fresco setup at-home in Tuscany and help bring the tradition of al fresco dining to life for consumers at-home. Ray will be sharing everything from her go-to outdoor dining recipe to her al fresco tips for consumers to try out at-home, including her Genova Yellowfin […]
Author Archives: Sommer Stockton
Digital Content Editor
Sommer joined The Shelby Report in January 2022 after graduating from Brenau University in Gainesville, GA, with a B.A. and M.A. in Communications and Media Studies. As Digital Content Editor, she leverages her expertise in digital strategy and content creation to enhance The Shelby Report’s online presence and engage readers.
Committed to the grocery industry, Sommer also serves on an advisory committee with the National Grocers Association (NGA), advocating for independent grocers. She enjoys exploring emerging trends and delivering actionable insights to the Shelby community.
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Cholula Introduces Six Products, First Category Expansion
Hunt Valley, Maryland-based Cholula is introducing six new products, including two new lines – salsas and taco seasonings, marking the brand’s first category expansion. Made using many of the same ingredients, each line of salsas and seasonings features three varieties, including the brand’s iconic Cholula original flavor. “For three generations Cholula has served as the perfect staple to bring authentic, fresh Mexican […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Four Star Fruit Appoints Dixon As Director Of Imports
Delano, California-based Four Star Fruit has appointed Justin Dixon as director of imports. Dixon will play a role in expanding Four Star’s presence in growing regions worldwide and building sustainable partnerships with grower priorities top of mind. Dixon brings extensive sales and leadership experience to the Four Star team. More recently, he was with Kingsburg Orchard […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, National
JOH Hires Several Executives To New Positions
Billerica, Massachusetts-based JOH has named several people to new positions in the company. JOH has promoted Matt Robillard to the position of director of client management, grocery, frozen and dairy division. He has 23 years of experience in the food industry. Since joining JOH as an account manager in 2018, Robillard has built relationships with his customers and clients. […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Chick-Fil-A Launches Bottled Salad Dressings
Atlanta, Georgia-based Chick-fil-A is expanding its retail footprint with the nationwide launch of its bottled salad dressings. Following a successful pilot in Ohio and Tennessee last fall, 12-ounce bottles of four of Chick-fil-A’s salad dressings will be available at participating grocery and Walmart stores across the U.S. They will begin rolling out in stores over the next few weeks. The […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Handy Seafood Announces 2023 Soft Crab Season
Handy Seafood has announced the start of this year’s domestic soft crab season in Crisfield, Maryland. The soft crab season runs from early May through late September. Handy Seafood has been a cornerstone of the Crisfield, Maryland, community for more than 129 years. It helps support the local watermen who have been harvesting soft shell crabs […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Markets Recognized As ‘Best Managed’ Company
For the second consecutive year, St. Louis-based Schnucks Markets has been selected as a 2023 U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. The 2023 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a […]
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
PFMA Highlights Trends, Shares Update During Conference
Pennsylvania food and beverage industry leaders gathered May 9-10 at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square during its annual conference hosted by the PFMA. “Our Annual Conference provides valuable time for us to connect with our members and sponsors to discuss what is happening in the food and beverage industries,” said Alex Baloga, president and […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southwest
WisePies Pizza Launches New Pasta Sauce Line
Albuquerque, New Mexico-based WiseChoice Foods, the parent company of WisePies Pizza and a certified minority-owned, female-led company, has launched a new pasta sauce line. The new pasta sauce line is made in Albuquerque, is “New Mexico True” certified and includes three marinara sauces and one alfredo sauce, including: Hatch Green Chile Alfredo Sauce; Hatch Green Chile […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, National
Catalina Study Shows Price Hikes Despite Overall Inflation Rate
For the first quarter of 2023, prices in several food and personal care categories topped the overall rate of inflation in the U.S. and Europe, according to the Catalina Shopping Basket Index. To compile its latest economic report, Catalina tapped into its Shopper Intelligence Platform to look at the aggregate price increase of 10 common […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, West
Decision-Making Process Quick, Simple, ‘All About The Customer’
While Gabriel Mercado has been with Super King Markets for just seven months, he has been in the grocery business for the last 20 years. The VP of finance and accounting at Super King said he started his career at H-E-B in Texas, then in Mexico. While at H-E-B, he moved from accounting and finance […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Opens New Supercenter May 11 In Elkhart, IN
Meijer opened a new 159,000-square-foot supercenter May 11 in Elkhart, Indiana, making it the 11th Meijer store in Northern Indiana. The store, located at 2500 Cassopolis St., features digital shopping solutions, including shop and scan, which allows shoppers to scan barcodes via a mobile app and bag items as they shop. It also features discounts on surplus food through […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Nonfood Items, Southwest
Natural Grocers Introduces Four New Epsom Salt Bath, Foot Soaks
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has introduced four new scented varieties of epsom salt bath and foot soaks to the company’s house brand. Customers looking to create a spa-like experience at home can purchase Natural Grocers brand epsom salts in four varieties: peppermint muscle soak, lavender relaxation, tea tree foot soak and eucalyptus everyday cleanse. “Since the beginning, Natural […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food Donates $100K To Brighter Future Fund
Giant Food has donated $100,370 to support local farmers throughout the greater Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia region through a partnership with the American Farmland Trust’s Brighter Future Fund. From April 7-27, customers were given the option to round up their grocery purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout. This donation will be allocated to help six local […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Stater Bros., Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling Launch Give Back Program
San Bernardino, California-based Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling and Stater Bros. Charities, the philanthropic arm of Stater Bros. Markets, are partnering for their Give Back program during National Military Appreciation Month. The program will run in May, during which Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling will donate $0.25 per product purchased to the Bob Hope USO. Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling is donating up to […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Celebrates Store Remodel In Duryea, PA
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has completed the remodel of its store in Duryea, Pennsylvania. In celebration of the grand reopening, Weis Markets presented $500 in donations to local organizations, including CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank, Holy Rosary School and Germania Hose Company. The remodeled Duryea store features new interior décor, a beer-wine café with adult […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens New Location At Shopping Center In Stuart, FL
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has opened a new store at the Cove Shopping Center in Stuart, Florida. The 55,454-square-foot store offers departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a bakery, deli and pharmacy area. “We are excited to welcome our customers to their new store at the […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
NGA Shares Support Of ‘Save Local Business’ Act
The National Grocers Association has announced its support for the Save Local Business Act. Introduced by Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Rep. James Comer (R-KY), the Save Local Business Act would codify into law the traditional joint employer standard, which conditions employment liability on the clear and predictable standard of “direct, actual and immediate control over […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Jolly Rancher Gummies Releases Street Art-Inspired Packaging
Hershey, Pennsylvania-based Jolly Rancher Gummies are releasing limited-edition packaging featuring designs from street artists, including Danielle Mastrion from New York, Joe Starkweather from Miami and Evan Farrell (KidWiseman) from Los Angeles. Jolly Rancher Gummies has unveiled murals in each of the artists’ cities to bring the packaging to life. An additional mural by KidWiseman will appear June 2 in Bentonville, Arkansas. Each large-scale piece of art combines the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Holds Donation Campaign For Folds Of Honor
Schnuck Markets Inc. has donated $300,000 to the Folds of Honor Foundation through a “Round Up at the Register” campaign at all 115 Schnucks stores and Eatwell Markets throughout the Midwest. Folds of Honor is a nonprofit that honors fallen and disabled military veterans and, new this year, first responders by providing educational scholarships to their […]