Baltimore, Maryland-based Phillips Foods has added three new products to its seafood appetizer line. Shrimp Potstickers feature a mix of shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, cabbage and glass noodles wrapped in a wheat pastry wrapper. Each bite is flavored with herbs and spices including coriander, ginger, sesame and garlic for an Asian-inspired flavor. Each potsticker is formed […]
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 inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
AdAdapted Brings Consumer Insights To Alcohol Advertisers
Ann Arbor, Michigan-based AdAdapted has joined with Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, to provide CPG brands with enhanced demographic insights and beer, wine and spirit advertisers confirmation that the AdAdapted network is legal drinking age compliant. “At AdAdapted, we are always continuing to invest in capabilities to better serve our growing […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Revol Greens Uses Blue Radix To Support Autonomous Growing
Austin, Texas-based Revol Greens has chosen Blue Radix, an independent Dutch autonomous growing specialist, to provide technology services to all of its U.S.-based greenhouses. Blue Radix will offer artificial intelligence technology and services for Revol Green’s daily greenhouse operations including climate control, irrigation and energy management. Revol Greens’ investment in AI technology will increase crop yield […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Natural Grocers Seeks Employees For New Idaho Store
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is seeking additional employees to staff its new store slated to open Jan. 18 in McCall, Idaho. This store, located at 209 N. 3rd St., will be Natural Grocers’ fifth location in the state. To staff it, the company invites residents of McCall and the surrounding communities to apply and join the Natural Grocers family. Positions […]
Posted inCenter Store, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Implements Logile’s Management Suite
Logile has announced that Southern California-based retailer Vallarta Supermarkets has signed to roll out the Logile Inventory Management Solutions suite across its organization. Logile IMS is a solution suite that provides a center-store inventory management ecosystem focused on each store. Logile’s IMS, combined with its forecast and Workforce Management solution suites, offers retailers a unified solution suite – from item […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
FMI Supports Action By Congress To Avert Rail Shutdown
FMI – The Food Industry Association and Jennifer Hatcher, chief public policy officer, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s 80-15 vote to pass legislation preventing a rail shutdown on the heels of the House vote. “FMI commends Congress for swift bipartisan passage of legislation to avert a rail shutdown and keep the nation’s freight […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Russ Davis Wholesale Acquires Liberty Fruit Co.
Kansas City, Kansas-based Liberty Fruit Co., a produce wholesaler founded in 1965, has been acquired by Russ Davis Wholesale. Details of the transaction were not disclosed. As a part of Russ Davis’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Liberty will continue to operate independently and be led by its present leadership team. According to Liberty CEO John […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Cargill Announces Acquisition Of Owensboro Grain Co.
Cargill and Owensboro Grain Company, a fifth-generation family-owned soybean processing facility and refinery in Owensboro, Kentucky, have entered into an agreement where it will add the facility to its North American agricultural supply chain business. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction, which has been approved by the boards, is subject to regulatory approvals […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
AppHarvest Begins Third Season Of Tomato Shipments
AppHarvest has kicked off its third season of harvesting ahead of schedule with commercial shipments of tomatoes from its 60-acre high-tech indoor farm in Morehead, Kentucky. Martha Stewart, an AppHarvest board member, hosted a press conference for the company’s first harvest of tomatoes in January 2021. Since that time, the company has opened two additional […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Food City’s Annual Tamale Festival Returns Dec. 3-4
Food City’s 21st Annual Tamale Festival will make its post-COVID debut Dec. 3-4 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona. The event will be in partnership with Chicanos Por La Causa’s annual Angeles del Barrio event, which brings holiday cheer, free toys and health information to attendees. Attendees will be able to taste and buy a […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Kraft Heinz Releases Lunchables Holiday Packs For Parents
Chicago-based Kraft Heinz has launched Lunchables Holiday Packs. The lunch kits contain products kids will recognize rewrapped in a “parents-only” holiday sleeve with stickers. “Parents are our biggest partners in continuing our mission to fuel kids’ creativity and imaginations,” said Erin Fitzgerald, brand manager, Lunchables. “This holiday season, it is time for us to help power […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Free Nutrition Education
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets is celebrating a milestone for its registered dietitian program, which has been helping customers make healthy choices for 20 years. Since its introduction in 2002, the program has become a staple for shoppers in-store and online. It provides free nutrition education from Hannaford’s registered dietitians and helps shoppers identify meal ideas and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
SunChips To Spotlight Underrepresented Artists On Packaging
Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay and its brand, SunChips, has relaunched its Art Seen campaign to give diverse artists a stage in Miami. Select artists will also have a chance to have their work seen on more than 20 million SunChips bags and on social media and advertising. “Sharing diverse viewpoints is essential to creating a world in […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Instacart Begins New Advertising Solutions For Brand Partners
Instacart has announced Instacart Promotions, a suite of advertising solutions for brand partners to deliver value and savings to consumers as they shop across the marketplace. For the first time, all brand partners, including emerging brands, have self-service access and capabilities to launch new deal structures, promotions and incentives with their Instacart Ad campaigns. Consumers will […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food Launches 15 Days Of Savings Campaign
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has announced its 15 Days of Savings campaign. Using Giant’s Flexible Rewards loyalty program and a variety of digital offers, customers can save on featured holiday items through daily deals. Customers can get bonus Flexible Rewards points through Dec. 15. “We have always prioritized our customers by offering discounts on fan-favorite items throughout […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Predicts 2023 Top Trends Across Categories
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has revealed its Top Trends for 2023. Experts expanded this year’s predictions beyond nutrition to include the most anticipated products and practices of health and wellness; body care and beauty; and food and beverage. To pinpoint the predictions, Natural Grocers’ nutrition education team, consisting of health and wellness experts ranging from […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Dietitians To Host Events On Healthy Holiday Choices
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee and its team of dietitians will host events in December focused on healthier options during the holidays. Events will include menu programs, virtual cooking workshops and store tours throughout the month. Dietitian discovery session People can jumpstart their health journey by scheduling a free discovery session with a dietitian to learn […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Full Harvest Acquires FarmersWeb For Surplus Produce Software
San Francisco-based Full Harvest has announced the acquisition of FarmersWeb, a farm sales and inventory management SaaS provider. Adding FarmersWeb’s software capabilities to its technology pipeline, Full Harvest will be able to speed the delivery of advanced features for its produce suppliers and buyers. “Climate change considerations have become a pressing priority across the agriculture and food industry, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Salmon Increases Sales Growth In October’s Seafood Market
IRI, 210 Analytics and Elanco have released new data about the trends and analysis on seafood sales. Inflation, COVID and supply chain continue to change shopping and consumption patterns, resulting in unit and volume pressure for seafood, whether fresh or frozen. October seafood inflation showed some improvement over the past year. While prices still rose over […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Lakeland Division VP Pero Announces Retirement
After 45 years of service, Publix Super Markets Lakeland Division VP Sam Pero has announced his decision to retire at the end of this year. The grocer has also announced Marsha Singh as his successor. Pero began his Publix career in 1977 as a part-time front service clerk in Pembroke Pines, Florida. After working in various […]