Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has earned the No. 12 spot on Indeed.com’s list of 25 Most Flexible Companies. Indeed compiled data from more than 10 million surveys in its Work Happiness Score and ranked the top employers in the nation. SpartanNash is featured alongside Apple, Google, Nike, Southwest Airlines and Microsoft. “Flexibility is a key component of SpartanNash’s People First culture […]
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 inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Association News, National
Independent Grocer Testifies In Kroger-Albertsons Merger Hearing
NGA member and Fresh Encounter CEO Michael Needler Jr., a third-generation independent grocer who operates about 100 grocery stores in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida, testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on competition policy, antitrust and consumer rights on the effect of enhanced consolidation and buyer power in the marketplace. In the hearing, titled “Examining […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Foundation Launches Round-Up Campaign
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets and its foundation celebrated Giving Tuesday Nov. 29 through the launch of its chainwide, round-up giving campaign. Customers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar to raise funds for the initiatives the Cardenas Markets Foundation supports. These include education, children’s well-being, health and wellness and hunger relief. All funds raised […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Logan’s Assumes Production Of Gunnoe’s Sausage
Logan’s Sausage Company, a family-owned business located in Alexandria, Virginia, will be taking over all production and distribution of Gunnoe’s Sausage, a family-owned business operated in Cifax, Virginia, for more than 57 years. “In looking long and hard at the future of Gunnoe’s Sausage, we realized it would be difficult to transition the business to the next generation,” said Cynthia Gunnoe, […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest
NTFB Recognizes Nihao Sponsorship Of Food Truck
The North Texas Food Bank hosted a special event Nov. 5 at its Perot Family Campus in Plano to recognize the Nihao Food Bank Initiative’s sponsorship of a food distribution truck through the holidays. The initiative is a Chinese American, volunteer-driven grassroots movement. Its goal is to raise awareness about hunger in North Texas, improve community engagement […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Smithfield’s CFO Nunziata To Retire, Hall Named Successor
Smithfield, Virginia-based Smithfield Foods has announced that CFO Glenn Nunziata will leave the company at the end of the year. The company has named Mark Hall, EVP of finance, as his successor, effective Jan. 1. “We are grateful to Glenn for his invaluable contributions to Smithfield as CFO over the last seven years,” said Shane Smith, president and CEO. “During Glenn’s tenure, we have […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Hosts Contract Poultry Farmer Advisory Council
Tyson Foods leadership and the company’s Contract Poultry Farmer Advisory Council met Nov. 8-9 to discuss issues most important to the farmers who grow chickens for Tyson. The meeting was held at the company’s headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, and was the first council meeting after a two-year pause due to enhanced safety protocols during the […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Calavo Growers Enters Licensing Partnership With Old El Paso
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers has announced a brand licensing partnership with General Mills as the exclusive manufacturer of the Old El Paso brand of refrigerated guacamole and salsas in the U.S. market. Launched this fall, this line of products features proprietary recipes, available to grocery, mass and convenience channels nationwide. Old El Paso refrigerated guacamole blends come in mild and […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Team Gives Program Donates $6M In Two Years
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has expanded its Meijer Team Gives program this year to engage more employees and make a larger impact in the communities it serves. In 2022, the Meijer Team Gives program will donate $3 million to more than 500 nonprofits chosen by employees, bringing the total to almost $6 million. “Meijer cares about the communities […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
FMI Urges Congressional Action To Avert Rail Strike
FMI – The Food Industry Association welcomed the commitment from congressional leaders to pass legislation that would prevent a rail strike from occurring on Dec. 9 after rail stakeholders failed to reach consensus in recent weeks. “Freight rail networks play a critical role in our nation’s food and consumer goods supply chain, transporting raw materials to […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Produce Takes Center Stage At Southern Innovations
David Sherrod, president and CEO of Southeast Produce Council, spoke with The Shelby Report of The Southwest during the recent Southern Innovations conference in Nashville, Tennessee. A member-driven, nonprofit association of more than 3,000 leaders from the produce industry, the SEPC formed more than 20 years ago to promote the value of fresh fruits and […]
Posted inExecutive News, Southwest
The Simply Good Co. Appoints Mara As CFO
Denver, Colorado-based Simply Good Foods Co. named Shaun Mara as CFO, effective Oct. 27. He was previously CFO of Atkins Nutritionals and Simply Good Foods from 2014-17. After the merger between Conyers Park Acquisition Corp. and Atkins Nutritionals, which created The Simply Good Foods Co. in July 2017, Mara pursued other opportunities before returning to Simply […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Celebrates National Day Of Giving With Donations
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets, in partnership with its customers, supported local nonprofits Nov. 29 in celebration of National Day of Giving. Each store has selected a nonprofit to receive customer donations, which Weis Markets will match up to $500 per store. Customers can donate to the local nonprofit by adding $1, $3, $5 or $10 when […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Grocery Outlet Deploys Axiom Cloud Apps In California
Axiom Cloud has announced its “apps for refrigeration” have been deployed in 79 Grocery Outlet stores throughout California. Axiom’s apps will be used by Grocery Outlet to enhance refrigeration uptime, reduce refrigerant leak rates and generate new revenue through automated demand response. In the first 3 months of operation, the apps have helped Grocery Outlet stores save $418,000 on […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Names 23 Brands Selected From TrendFinder Event
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has named the 23 brands selected through its virtual TrendFinder event. In October, KeHE gave more than 120 suppliers the chance to pitch their products to its category management team. The team reviews products and brands, through KeHE’s TrendFinder events, to determine which ones will best fit KeHE’s innovative product portfolio and presents […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Milo’s Tea Co. Donates 5K Gallons, $40K To Nonprofits
In recognition of Giving Tuesday, Bessemer, Alabama-based Milo’s Tea Co. will donate more than 5,000 gallons of tea and lemonade and $40,000 to nonprofits. GivingTuesday is a global movement to inspire people to make a difference through generosity. The $40,000 donation will be distributed among five organizations: The Literacy Council of Central Alabama, Tulsa Community […]
Posted inAssociation News, West
WAFC Adds Three Executives To Board Of Directors
The Western Association of Food Chains has elected John Bagan of Gelson’s Markets, Eric Stover of Cardenas Markets and Levi Wingo of Raley’s to its board of directors during the association’s Nov. 5 meeting in San Diego, California. “We are excited to welcome these three influential industry leaders to the WAFC board of directors. John, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Instacart Introduces Community Carts For Food Bank Donations
Instacart has introduced Community Carts, which allows consumers to donate groceries that food banks need most. Community Carts gives consumers the opportunity to provide groceries to more than 100 local Feeding America member food banks, with delivery and service fees waived on every donation order. Through Dec. 4, Instacart will match every dollar spent on Community Cart orders […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, Midwest
U.S. Foods Announces Flitman As CEO
Rosemont, Illinois-based U.S. Foods has announced that Dave Flitman will become CEO, effective Jan. 5. Flitman will also be a member of the company’s board of directors. Flitman brings global business leadership, executive management skills and extensive commercial distribution experience, along with expertise in operational excellence, supply chain and general management with more than 35 years of […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
Ira Kress Inducted Into Food Industry Hall Of Fame
Ira Kress, president of Giant Food, has been named into Shelby Publishing’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. In addition to this award, Giant Food has been named The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s 2022 Retailer of the Year. Join us in the pages that follow to learn about the company and why Kress has been […]