Chicago-based Mondelēz International has announced the appointment of Ann Mukherjee, chairwoman and CEO of Pernod Ricard North America, to the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 1. “We welcome Ann to our Board and look forward to benefitting from her strong track record in leading and advising multinational consumer packaged goods companies,” said Dirk Van […]
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 inSnacks Brands, Association News, National
Consumers Set To Spread Holiday Cheer Through Candy
Chocolate and candy can play a role in year-round celebrations, but the $4.9 billion dollar winter holidays season is where these treats shine, with more than half of consumers saying they plan to celebrate the season by gifting confectionery products, according to research gathered by the National Confectioners Association. “A meaningful part of the excitement of the […]
Posted inC-Store News, Northeast
Pepsi, Royal Farms Partner To Bring Holiday Cheer To Children
Baltimore, Maryland-based Royal Farms and Pepsi have announced they are partnering to bring cheer to Maryland children this holiday season. All 220 families receiving care at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center will receive a $100 Royal Farms gift card. Johns Hopkins Children’s Center provides patient- and family-centered health care in a diverse and inclusive environment. “Having […]
Posted inDairy News, West
Real California Milk Celebrates Holiday With Cheese Wreath Kit
In celebration of the holidays, the California Milk Advisory Board has introduced a collaboration with cheese shop Lady & Larder and cheese expert Jessica Lawrenz to present the California Cheese Wreath Kit, a collection of cheeses, dried fruit, nuts and crackers used to create an edible arrangement. Each kit ordered will include a donation of $20 to Feeding America […]
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Innovator of the Year, West
Cardenas’ Doug Sanders Named To Food Industry Hall Of Fame
Doug Sanders was raised in the East Texas town of Nacogdoches, which sits two hours north of Houston and three hours southeast of Dallas. Sanders grew up spending summers working on his grandparents’ farm. Now in his 38th year in the grocery industry, he finds himself serving as chairman and CEO of California-based Cardenas Markets, […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, National
Thanksgiving Holiday Prompts Sales Spike For Frozen Food
IRI, 210 Analytics and AFFI have shared the latest data and analysis regarding the frozen food department. Frozen food prices on a per unit basis increased 16.8 percent in November, unchanged from the increases seen in September and October. This is more than three percentage points higher than the total store average. Virtually all areas […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southeast
Weigel’s Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of Family Christmas Event
Knoxville, Tennessee-based Weigel’s celebrated its 25th year of Weigel’s Family Christmas, an annual event for underprivileged children from East Tennessee, on Dec. 3. With the help of the Salvation Army, 250 children ages 5-8 years old were selected to receive $200 for a Christmas shopping spree at Target. “We are overjoyed to be celebrating 250 kids, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Retailers Recognize Logile As Top 10 Retail Technology Provider
Dallas, Texas-based Logile has announced that retailers rated the company No. 1 overall for customer satisfaction and performance with 12 additional No. 1 placements across the 2023 RIS News Software LeaderBoard, RIS’ annual retail customer satisfaction survey. Logile also placed No. 8 on the overall Top 20 best retail industry technology providers and is the only workforce […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Names Selders As President Of Fresh
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has named Ron Selders as president of fresh, leading the company’s growth strategy for its deli, bakery, produce and meat departments. These store perimeter categories drive traffic and provide independent grocery retailers with choice and value products that help differentiate them within the marketplace. Selders’ appointment is effective Dec. […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Super Starr International Transitions To Winter Honeydew Melons
Super Starr International, a Mexico-based papaya and melon grower, shipper and processor, has begun the transition to Winter Honeydew Melon season with availability beginning early January. The company encourages retailers to place orders now to secure product for distribution as this is a limited time crop. “Our winter melon crop is right on schedule and looks great,” said […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Kellogg Introduces Several New Cereal Products
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg’s has released several new innovations across its cereal product line. Kellogg’s has introduced a twist on two cereals: Krave Double Chocolate Brownie Batter Cereal and Froot Loops with Marshmallows Jumbo Snax. “At Kellogg, we’re always looking for ways to innovate by developing new flavors that our dedicated cereal and snack fans […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Expands To Go Services At 25 Additional Stores
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has announced the expansion of its grocery pick up service to 25 more stores in the Carolinas. With the availability of this service and the recent expansion of home delivery, the retailer offers Food Lion To Go pickup or home delivery within 86 percent of its 10-state operating area. To view the full […]
Posted inCenter Store, Executive News, Southwest
VP Of Operations Bell Retires From Del Sol Food Co.
Brenham, Texas-based Del Sol Food Co., manufacturer of Brianna’s Fine Salad Dressings, has announced that Sherald Bell, VP of operations, will retire Dec. 31 after 27 years of service. Bell was hired in 1995 as the plant manager overseeing operations. Under his direction, the company has grown from a 480-square-foot production room to more than 100,000 square […]
Posted inPackaging News, West
Hazelnut Growers Of Oregon Debuts New Packaging With Mascot
Hazelnut Growers of Oregon is relaunching its Oregon Orchard brand with new packaging for its baking, snacking and chocolate-covered hazelnuts. The rebrand will elevate consumer awareness of hazelnuts as a sustainable alternative to almonds and other popular nuts. The updated brand also introduces Hazel the Health Nut, a mascot that “embodies the philosophy of the ‘Lifestyles of […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Mosner Family Brands Acquires Great American Foods
Mosner Family Brands, a New York-based meat manufacturer and distributor, has acquired the assets of Great American Foods, a manufacturer of ground and value-added proteins located in Newark, New Jersey. “We are thrilled to welcome Great American Foods and its more than 50 employees into the Mosner family of companies with full continuity of key […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Forever Oceans Completes Environmental Footprint Assessment
Bethesda, Maryland-based Forever Oceans has announced the results of an environmental assessment conducted by The Nature Conservancy. Forever Oceans, which has developed its offshore operations to be more sustainable than other forms of marine finfish aquaculture, is raising Kanpachi off the West coast of Panama and selling product in the U.S. View the full TNC assessment report here. “We’re proud to […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Appears On Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies List
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2023, earning the distinction for the fourth consecutive year. Newsweek recognizes the Top 500 most responsible companies in the U.S., spanning 14 industries. To view the full list, click here. “This recognition is a testament to the incredible dedication of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
International Traditions Find A Seat At The Table At Tops
Williamsville, New York-based Tops is celebrating international traditions during the holiday season. Tops is helping Italian and Polish families in preparation for The Feast of the Seven Fishes and Wigilia, celebrated on Christmas Eve. The traditions are similar as they are meatless meals consumed on Dec. 24 in observance of abstinence from meat until the […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Dole Releases Sustainability Report With 2030 Goals
Dole plc has announced the release of its first sustainability report since the 2021 merger of Total Produce plc and Dole Food Co. This report sets out the organization’s refreshed sustainability framework and offers a new set of environmental, social and governance goals through 2030. With global headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and U.S. headquarters in […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Reaches Opioid Settlement Agreements In All 50 States
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has surpassed the first threshold required for finalizing the company’s $3.1 billion nationwide opioid settlement framework announced on Nov. 15. The company has settlement agreements with all U.S. 50 states, including four states that previously settled with the company, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and three other U.S. territories, […]