Neenah, Wisconsin-based Twelve5’s Rebel Hard Beverages has announced the return of limited edition seasonal favorites: Pumpkin Spice Hard Latte, Peppermint Mocha Hard Latte and Winter Wonderland Hard Latte Variety Pack. “After last year’s overwhelming response to our Hard Coffee Fall and Winter Seasonal lineup, we knew that we had bring them back for 2022,” said Michael Sargent, […]
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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 inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Hormel Foods Launches New Strategic Operating Model
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corporation has launched a new strategic operating model, aligning its businesses to be more agile, consumer and customer focused and market driven. Effective Oct. 31, the company will transition to three operating segments – retail, foodservice and international. “Hormel Foods is a distinctly different company than it was a decade ago, with […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
U.S. Online Grocery Sales Climb To $7.8 Billion From Year Ago
U.S. online grocery sales for July jumped 17 percent year-over-year to $7.8 billion, driven by inflationary pressures and a strong demand for delivery and pickup services triggered by ongoing COVID-19 concerns, according to a Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey fielded July 29-30. During July, more than 68 million households went online to buy groceries, a 3 […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
AppHarvest Secures $50M USDA Loan For Indoor Farm
AppHarvest has secured $50 million across two loans guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through Greater Commercial Lending, a subsidiary of Greater Nevada Credit Union. The financing supports AppHarvest’s high-tech indoor berry farm in Somerset, Kentucky, which is about 84 percent complete and expected to be operational by years end. “Securing non-dilutive sources of […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
Sunrise ShopRite Names New VP Of Operations
West Caldwell, New Jersey-based Sunrise ShopRite, a family-owned company that operates the ShopRite of Parsippany and ShopRite of West Caldwell, has announced the appointment of Mike Jacob as VP of operations. Jacob, a Pennsylvania resident with more than three decades in the grocery business, will oversee operations for both supermarkets and the company’s freestanding liquor stores. “I […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Southeast
Panel Discusses Labor Challenges In Today’s Job Market
How do grocers attract employees and future leaders in today’s challenging job market? Those were the among the topics of a panel discussion at the recent Georgia Food Industry Association convention in Orlando, Florida. The inspiration for the panel came from a presentation at an NGA board meeting. GFIA President Kathy Kuzava listened to economist […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Southern Recipe Small Batch Introduces Refreshed Brand, New Packaging
Lima, Ohio-based Southern Recipe Small Batch has launched refreshed packaging and new brand appearance, designed to draw attention from consumers. The launch is accompanied by an integrated campaign to show off the new packaging, including a refreshed logo and enhanced web and social presence that were developed with consumer needs in mind. New packaging is expected to be on shelves […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Nabaco Promotes Produce Industry Veteran To VP Of Operations
San Marcos, Texas-based Nabaco has promoted Brenton Field to VP of operations. He has experience in both the produce industry and the U.S. Air Force. Field came to Nabaco with more than 30 years of experience working in produce, most recently with Chiquita and AgroFresh, and prior roles in the citrus and tomato categories. He […]
Posted inExecutive News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
WAFC Names Posey As Chief Operating Officer
The Western Association of Food Chains has named Patrick “Pat” Posey to succeed Carole Christianson as chief operating officer, effective Sept. 1. While retiring from the day-to-day operations of the WAFC, Christianson will be retained in an advisory role to ensure a smooth and transparent transition. Scott Drew, 2022-23 WAFC president and chairman, heralded the news. “Pat […]
Posted inAssociation News, Guest Contributors, National
Floods Swallow Isom IGA In Kentucky
From IGA News The morning of July 28 hit different from other Thursdays for Isom IGA Owner and 2007 IGA International Retailer of the Year Gwen Christon. After a 12-hour deluge in eastern Kentucky brought 7-10 inches of rain overnight and raised the North Fork Kentucky River about 11 feet above flood stage – an […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
Zevia Appoints DeBow As Chief Commercial Officer
Los Angeles, California-based Zevia PBC has appointed Greig P. DeBow Jr. to the role of chief commercial officer. DeBow brings more than 25 years of experience in the beverage and consumer-packaged goods industries to Zevia’s management team, with a strong track record of leading commercial strategy to fuel revenue growth and profitability. He is responsible for […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southwest
Yesway To Open Four Allsup’s Stores In Texas, New Mexico
Fort Worth, Texas-based Yesway has announced the opening of its newest Allsup’s-branded stores in Colorado City, Claude, and San Angelo, Texas, and Carlsbad, New Mexico. The company’s portfolio stands at 410 stores, with the company having opened 30 new and relocated stores to date in 2022. Located at 947 East Interstate Highway 20, Colorado City, Texas; 225 W 1st Street, Claude, Texas; 4028 […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
The Hershey Company Receives Great Place To Work Certification
Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company has been certified by Great Place to Work, based on what current employees say about their experience working at Hershey. This year’s survey of Hershey employees noted justice, pride and leadership as strengths for the company. Hershey’s U.S. business joins operations in Brazil and India in receiving this honor. “Great Place […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Donates $25K On Behalf Of LPGA Classic Champion Kupcho
Meijer has announced a $25,000 donation to Kids’ Food Basket in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on behalf of Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Champion Jennifer Kupcho. This donation supports a tradition that started last year to support a hunger relief program of the champion’s choice. In 2021, Champion Nelly Korda also elected to give the $25,000 donation to Grand Rapids-based Kids’ Food Basket. “It speaks […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops To Celebrate Store Renovation, Reopening In Cheektowaga, NY
Tops will cut the ribbon Aug. 9 on its $2.7 million store renovation at 3865 Union Road in Cheektowaga, New York. This renovation marks the 25th store to be updated by the supermarket chain. This store has been updated from top to bottom, including refreshed exterior paint, landscaping, energy efficient equipment and LED lighting, solar-powered […]
Posted inBeverage News, Midwest
Trilliant Gains New Distribution Through Hostess Iced Lattes
Little Chute, Wisconsin-based Trilliant Food & Nutrition, a U.S. manufacturer of shelf stable, ready-to-drink coffee beverages, has announced the growth of its Hostess Iced Lattes in Twinkies & Ding Dongs flavors at national retailers, including Walmart. Customers can find Hostess ready-to-drink iced lattes in 13.7 ounce bottles at local Walmart stores across the country. “Consumer […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
Motif FoodWorks Appoints Leonard As CEO
Motif FoodWorks, a Boston-based food technology company, has announced that Michael Leonard has been appointed to CEO, effective immediately. Leonard has served as chief technology officer at Motif since 2019, and brings experience in driving commercialization, transformational research and development and innovation across global markets. He will lead the company’s focus on the acceleration of its go-to-market initiatives, […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, West
Del Monte Foods Acquires Kitchen Basics From McCormick
Walnut Creek, California-based Del Monte Foods has completed the acquisition of Kitchen Basics, a line of ready-to-use stocks and broths, from McCormick & Company. Kitchen Basics will join Del Monte’s brand portfolio as the company expands its national retail presence in the category. Kitchen Basics has a portfolio of conventional and organic stocks and broths, including chicken, […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
UNFI Implements New Technologies; Expands Private Label Options
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has implemented new technologies and processes to enable it to shorten certain delivery times by more than a day and harness the potential of data points to deliver fresher produce to its customers. Due to these efforts, UNFI has grown its produce sales ahead of industry growth even as […]
Posted inMarketing News, Dairy News, West
Yoplait, Box Tops Partner For Elementary School Library Renovation
Yoplait and Box Tops for Education recently helped with a library renovation at Dolores Huerta Elementary School in Lennox, California. Yoplait and Box Tops for Education identified the school through the work of Principal Maria Castellanos, who is dedicated to ensuring that all students at the school have an opportunity to thrive, even through the […]