The Bronx, New York-based GlacierPoint Enterprises Inc. has acquired Southern Ice Cream and Gourmet Foods, a full-service distributor of ice cream and related products. The GlacierPoint and Southern partnership expands the combined company’s geographic footprint, extending from South Carolina north to the U.S./Canadian border. The consolidated resources and capabilities of GlacierPoint and Southern provide an opportunity […]
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
Schnucks Expands DoorDash Partnership To Include 25 Stores
After launching a partnership with DoorDash in 2021, Schnuck Markets Inc. has expanded the partnership to include prepared food delivery from 25 stores across the Midwest. Options available from Schnucks include prepared favorites from the grocer’s deli including rotisserie chickens, sandwiches, chicken wings, pulled pork, side dishes and side salads. “Schnucks’ expanded partnership with DoorDash […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Celebrates Five Years Of Fast Lane Online Shopping
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has announced that customers can use its Fast Lane online shopping platform to enjoy online-only savings from July 10-19. These savings will be offered to celebrate the program’s fifth anniversary of delivering groceries through curbside pickup and home delivery services. Anniversary perks will include deals on select items, including summer staples such as meat, […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Vita Coco To Create ‘World’s Biggest Coconut’ Roadside Experience
Vita Coco is creating the World’s Biggest Coconut roadside experience July 22-24 in Dallas, Texas. The coconut pop-up invites Texans to celebrate summer and Vita Coco’s hydrating Coconut Juice, which launched earlier this summer. Standing more than three stories tall, the giant inflatable coconut will be visible throughout the neighborhood, a nod to “Everything is Bigger […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Crispy Greens Promotes Torres As National Sales Director
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Crispy Green Inc. has promoted Janet Torres to the position of national sales director. In this capacity, Torres is responsible for leading and managing the sales team, including brokers and contractors. “No question, Janet has demonstrated leadership skills and abilities over her 2.5 years with the company and has earned the trust and […]
Posted inSustainability News, West
Blue Yonder Finds Consumers Willing To Delay Deliveries If Sustainable
Scottsdale, Arizona-based Blue Yonder has released findings from its 2022 Consumer Sustainability Survey, which revealed retail consumers’ preference related to sustainable shopping habits. The survey found that 86 percent of consumers are willing to delay e-commerce deliveries for the sake of improving sustainability if given an incentive to do so. Of those respondents, 29 percent are willing […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Instacart Introduces Shopper Rewards Program
Instacart has announced the introduction of Cart Star, a shopper rewards program that will invite shoppers to get recognized for their work on the platform. The Cart Star program will offer incentives via three tiers: Gold, Platinum or Diamond Cart. Every qualifying shopper in the Cart Star program will receive tailored rewards and offerings through third-party […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest, Sustainability News
Hormel Foods Details Changing Culinary Landscape
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corporation has partnered with the company’s innovation and insights experts to provide culinary insights that are driving today’s food trends. “Hormel Foods has seen dramatic changes in people’s eating habits, culinary interests and where they find information about food,” said Heather Vossler, director of innovation and consumer insights at Hormel Foods. “We […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Southwest
Afia’s Falafel Begins Distribution At Whole Foods Locations
Austin, Texas-based Afia has announced that its products are being distributed at Whole Foods stores nationwide. Whole Foods will carry Afia’s best-selling frozen falafel flavors, Afia’s Traditional Falafel and Afia Garlic and Herb Falafel, at 400 stores. Whole Foods marks the second national retailer with whom the company has partnered, following Sprouts in 2021. This will allow […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Ridley’s Family Market Enables Employees To Get Paid Daily
Ridley’s Family Market, a family-owned chain of grocery stores, has announced its partnership with DailyPay, a provider of on-demand pay. Ridley’s is one of the latest independent grocers to implement the on-demand pay benefit. Headquartered in Twin Falls, Idaho, Ridley’s operates 29 supermarkets across Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming and Colorado. With DailyPay, its employees have access […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Pasta Roni Launches Two Heat & Eat Offerings
Chicago-based PepsiCo and its brands, Rice-A-Roni and Pasta Roni, have launched a new Pasta Roni product, Heat & Eat. The new product will debut in two flavors – Penne Alfredo and Rotini Marinara. This dish microwaves in 60 seconds and the company states that it “can complement any lunch or dinner or be enjoyed as […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Florida Food Products Acquires Javo Beverage Co.
Florida Food Products has reached an agreement to acquire Javo Beverage Company, subject to customary closing conditions. Javo is a leading natural extractor of clean label coffee, tea and botanicals with a focus on beverage applications. Javo is recognized for its capabilities of delivering cold brew coffee solutions to consumer brands, manufacturers and restaurants. ”We’re ecstatic for […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Donates $140K To Pittsburgh Community
BJ’s Wholesale Club is supporting the Pittsburgh community through the work of the BJ’s Charitable Foundation, with more than $140,000 in donations to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, DonorsChoose and the Pittsburgh YMCA. BJ’s opened its first Pittsburgh area club last year in South Fayette, and opened its second Pittsburgh area club in April at Ross […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Southeast
Badger Technologies’ Robots Tested At Major Supermarket
Nicholasville, Kentucky-based Badger Technologies has deployed a pilot program with Vallarta Supermarkets, a chain of 53 full-service markets throughout California, to reinforce operational and customer-service excellence. Badger Technologies’ multipurpose autonomous robots support the retailer by identifying hazards at five Vallarta Supermarkets in Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Vallarta also is testing the robot’s inventory […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart+ Adds InHome Delivery Through Membership Program
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart and its InHome Delivery Service, which delivers groceries, is available as an optional add-on within Walmart+. The previous two standalone memberships have partnered to bring all delivery capabilities into a single experience, allowing new and current members to choose the membership plan that appeals to them based on the type of delivery […]
Posted inDairy News, West
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods Debuts New Recipe And Look
Eugene, Oregon-based Springfield Creamery, the maker of Nancy’s Probiotic Foods, will offer a reformulated version of its Oatmilk Non-Dairy Yogurt with a mid-August launch. The company states that the new recipe for the non-dairy probiotic yogurt is “creamier and richer” and offers 6 grams of plant protein per six ounce serving, as well as billions of […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
FMI Welcomes Additional FDA Flexibilities On Infant Formula
FMI has been committed to working with federal agencies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, throughout the infant formula shortage to identify challenges to and solutions for sourcing infant formula products at grocery stores. In light of FDA’s recent announcement to grant additional flexibilities for increasing the supply of infant formula in the U.S., Leslie G. Sarasin, […]
Posted inDairy News, Southwest
Whole Foods Market, McConaughey To Celebrate National Ice Cream Day
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market announces a new ice cream sundae collaboration with New York Times bestselling children’s book author, Camila Alves McConaughey, in celebration of the retailer’s annual frozen treats sale. McConaughey was tapped to develop an exclusive ice cream creation – her Taco Sundae – to be enjoyed at limited-time ice cream pop-ups on […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ Launches 90-Day Celebration To Commemorate Anniversary
Arizona-based Bashas’ has begun a 90-day celebration to commemorate its 90th anniversary. The grocery chain will have grocery card giveaways, a local charity challenge and will attempt to break a Guinness World Records title. “We are honored to celebrate our 90th anniversary with our team members, customers, vendors and charity partners,” said Edward “Trey” Basha, president […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
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