Albuquerque, New Mexico-based WiseChoice Foods, a certified minority-owned and female-led company, and Make-A-Wish have introduced WishPies by WisePies Pizza, a limited-edition dessert pizza created to fundraise and help grant more wishes during the holiday season. “WisePies Pizza is thrilled to work with Make-A-Wish to introduce WishPie Pizza to the public. The collaboration is designed to generate […]
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, National
Mars Petcare Announces Plans To Acquire Champion Petfoods
Mars Petcare, part of Mars Inc., has signed an agreement to acquire Champion Petfoods, a global pet food maker, from an investor group led by Bedford Capital and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan. “We are thrilled to welcome Champion Petfoods and its more than 800 talented people to the Mars Petcare family,” said Ikdeep Singh, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Stop & Shop Donates Turkeys To Hunger Relief Organizations
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has launched its annual Turkey Express program, a month-long initiative dedicated to donating holiday meals to hunger relief organizations and families in need ahead of Thanksgiving. Stop & Shop has a history of giving back to the communities it serves with a focus on fighting hunger, an issue that continues […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
HelloFresh Improves Marketing Partnership With Brandcrush
To drive product discovery and growth, omnichannel owned media platform Brandcrush has announced its partnership with HelloFresh to transform its owned media bookings, management and reporting processes online, as the meal kit delivery service further scales its marketing partnerships to connect more brands with consumers. HelloFresh achieved record results during the height of the pandemic, reporting $1,166 million in Q2 2022 U.S. sales alone, jumping 38 percent year-over-year. […]
Posted inCentral Market, Independent Store News, Southwest
Central Market Celebrates 20th Anniversary In Plano, Dallas
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market is celebrating 20 years in Dallas and Plano with special events to mark the occasion. Plano opened its doors in February 2002 and Dallas-Lovers Lane opened four months later in June. Both stores adopted their own personal vibe teaching daily cooking classes with local and celebrity chefs, hosting special seasonal in-store events and lending a […]
Posted inAssociation News, Southeast
Alabama Grocers Association Presents Annual Industry Awards
The Alabama Grocers Association held its annual Food Industry Finest Luncheon on Oct. 27 honoring its industry award winners. President Pro Tempore, Sen. Greg Reed and House Majority Leader, Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter were this year’s guest speakers. The food retail industry in Alabama provides half a million jobs with more than $2.5 billion in annual […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Stores To Be Closed Thanksgiving Day
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has announced that its more than 285 retail locations will be closed for Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 24, so the company’s 80,000 employees across its eight-state region can enjoy the holiday with family. This is the first time in Hy-Vee’s 92-year history that its stores will close on Thanksgiving, reflecting its commitment […]
Posted inBakery News, Southeast
Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle Launches New Holiday Flavors
West Palm Beach, Florida-based Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle is celebrating the winter season with the launch of two new limited-edition seasonal treats. Brownie Brittle Peppermint and Brownie Brittle Hot Chocolate Marshmallow are both available now, as limited releases, at retailers nationwide. Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle Holiday Peppermint is a twist on a brownie brittle peppermint flavor that is topped with creamy […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Supply Chain News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Expands Delivery With Doordash
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market is available on the DoorDash marketplace in select cities for on-demand grocery delivery. Customers will be able to order thousands of fresh, natural and organic products from Sprouts by visiting the DoorDash mobile app or website, where people can choose to have their groceries delivered on-demand or schedule a delivery for later in the […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Campbell’s Releases ‘State Of The Sides’ Thanksgiving Report
Camden, New Jersey-based Campbell’s has released its inaugural “State of the Sides” report, a food-focused trend report that dives into common holiday food debates, top side dishes and recipes, as well as a limited-edition holiday sides plate for sale to benefit Feeding America. The holiday report comes at an important time as the majority of holiday hosts will plan their […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash, Shipt Expand Same-Day Delivery Partnership
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash is growing its partnership with same-day delivery service Shipt. Users will be able to shop 90 company-owned grocery stores across Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio and have groceries and essential household items delivered in as soon as an hour. “Expanding strategic relationships with innovative brands such as Shipt allows us […]
Posted inH-E-B, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Holds Grand Opening For Plano, Houston Stores
As H-E-B continues to expand across Texas, the retailer opened three stores on Nov. 2, which includes locations in Plano and two in the Houston area. H-E-B opened its store Nov. 2 at 6001 Preston Road in Plano, joining the recently opened Frisco H-E-B and six Central Market locations that have been serving the DFW community […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Butterball Offers Talk-Line Comfort Calendar For Thanksgiving
Garner, North Carolina-based Butterball is offering a Turkey Talk-Line Comfort Calendar, a limited-edition calendar that provides Thanksgiving hosts 24 days of emotional support and practical tips. The daily tips and recommendations will be available via Instagram beginning Nov. 1, when the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line reopens for its 41st year. “The holiday season can be one of the most exciting […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Greene Concepts Expands Bottling Plant For Increased Sales
Greene Concepts is expanding the size of its bottling plant in Marion, North Carolina. Additionally, the company is increasing its onsite staffing and support levels. This amplification involves the installation of a new high-speed bottling line, allowing the company to produce its own bottles on site along with gallon-sized production while hiring additional staff for […]
Posted inPackaging News, West
Olyns, Mars Wrigley Offer Reward For Recycling Containers
San Jose, California-based Olyns is collaborating with Mars Wrigley to launch the Sweet Rewards Challenge, a new approach to the recycling of rigid plastic candy and gum containers. People in Northern California who deposit qualifying candy containers in an Olyns Reverse Vending Machine will have a chance to win thousands of dollars in rewards. “Packaging waste is a challenge that requires […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Safeguard Donates 118M Handwashes To City Harvest, Soapy
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Safeguard has donated 118 million hand washes to City Harvest and other organizations to provide basic hand hygiene to more people. A recent study shows that 13.5 million U.S. households were food insecure at some time during 2021, and according to the United Nations, three billion people lack access to basic hand hygiene […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Seventh Generation Commits To Discontinue Large Laundry Bottles
Burlington, Vermont-based Seventh Generation says it will phase out all large format liquid laundry detergent bottles from its product lineup by 2030 and transition all laundry products to concentrated formats. “When you walk down the laundry detergent aisle it’s evident that it’s riddled with unnecessary plastic and very much in need of disruption,” said Alison Whritenour, CEO […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Kradle Appoints Forsyth As Chief Customer Officer
Minneapolis-based Kradle Pet Calming Co. has announced the appointment of Ellen Forsyth as the company’s chief customer officer. Forsyth brings more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the consumer packaged goods industry to Kradle. She began her career as a retail sales representative at General Mills and went on to hold several executive leadership positions […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
U.S. Meat Industry Releases Data Report On GHG Emissions
A new report released in advance of the United Nations Climate Summit on Nov. 6-18 in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, reveals that about 81 percent of facilities’ reporting data are covered by Meat Institute members’ commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With 100 percent of the Meat Institute’s large U.S. members (more than 2,000 employees) submitting data, the […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Frito-Lay Introduces Bite-Sized ‘Minis’ Product Line
Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay introducing a new miniature product line with the release of Frito-Lay Minis, bite-sized versions of the most popular snacks of the brand. The bite-sized snacks come in a variety of options: Doritos Nacho Cheese, Doritos Cool Ranch, Cheetos Cheddar, Cheetos Flamin Hot, SunChips Harvest Cheddar and SunChips Garden Salsa. “They say great things come in small packages and consumers […]