Scottsdale, Arizona-based The Alkaline Water Company Inc. has announced its Alkaline88 1 gallon will be available in 589 Sam’s Clubs across the country in a 4 pack “club pack.” The club pack was designed exclusively for Sam’s Club’s over 40 million members. “The Alkaline88 1 gallon has always distinguished itself due to its size, packaging […]
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 inPackaging News, West
Koe Organic Kombucha Unveils Rebranded Cans, Recipe
Los Angeles-based Koe Organic Kombucha has unveiled new packaging for its cans for the launch at Target and Rite Aid locations. This rebrand comes alongside a refreshed Koe recipe that has 200 percent more of the recommended daily value of vitamin C, with 25 calories per serving, 15mg of caffeine and 5-6g of sugar per can. […]
Posted inDairy News, West
Tillamook County Creamery Bringing Back ‘Creamier’ Campaign
Tillamook, Oregon-based Tillamook County Creamery Association is bringing back the “Partnership for Creamier Ice Cream” for another summer. The PCIC was founded in 2021 to ensure every scoop or cone of ice cream has more cream and better ingredients. The organization has partnered with actress, comedian and author Jenny Slate to promote its creamy ice cream and […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
J&J Snack Foods To Acquire Dippin’ Dots
Pennsauken, New Jersey-based J&J Snack Foods Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire Dippin’ Dots, the producer of flash-frozen beaded ice cream treats, for $222 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The transaction will be funded through a combination of cash and senior debt financing and is expected to be accretive to J&J’s annual […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, West
Save Mart: ‘We Have The Freshest Produce Of Anywhere In The Country’
As a “military brat,” Rick Reed – The Save Mart Companies’ VP of produce and floral – has lived all over the world. His family was living in Arizona when he got his start in the grocery industry at age 16. Reed, who credited his father with instilling a strong work ethic in him, worked […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Ball Park Introduces Hot Dog Helmet With Social Media Giveaway
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods and its brand, Ball Park, is introducing the Hot Dog Helmet in a giveaway for fans to enjoy their hot dogs. The limited-edition accessory is complete with holsters and containers to be filled with a fan’s favorite condiments. To kick off grilling season, the brand is giving away a limited quantity of […]
Posted inDairy News, West
California Milk Advisory Opens Dairy Innovation Competition
The California Milk Advisory Board has announced the return of its annual dairy innovation competition for the fourth consecutive year. The 2022 Real California Milk Excelerator, created in partnership with innovation consultancy VentureFuel, brings a focus to accelerate any dairy-based product from traditional consumer food and beverage items to textiles and haircare. The CMAB is […]
Posted inMarketing News, Southeast
Catalina Launches ‘Ultimate Pricing And Promotion Inflation Guide’
St. Petersburg, Florida-based Catalina has released “The 2022 Ultimate Pricing & Promotion Inflation Guide for CPG Marketers” to help navigate current economic challenges. According to the guide, brand loyalty is being challenged like never before, as more people change their shopping behavior by looking for lower-priced alternatives, including store brands, and seeking more promotions and discounts. […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Distributors Show To Make In-Person Return To Chicago June 15-16
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has announced the return of its holiday show. The digital portion of the event will be held June 9-21 on KeHE Connect and the in-person event will take place June 15-16 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The KeHE Holiday Show offers an opportunity to learn about and experience sought-after products and cutting-edge […]
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
NJFC Graduates Leadership Development Class
The NJFC celebrated the graduation of its Leadership Development Class May 24 at the Night of Distinction at the Palace in Somerset, New Jersey. Launched in 2014, the Food Council Leadership Development Program provides training for future leaders who have a passion for working in the food industry, possess an interest in the dynamics and […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
ShineWater Introduces Kid-Friendly Pouch Packaging
Bay City, Michigan-based ShineWater has introduced new ShineWater Pouches that deliver Vitamin D in a kid-friendly format with bright, fruit flavor infusions. ShineWater Pouches are formulated to include essential nutrients and ingredients with zero grams of added sugar, five milligrams of sodium, one gram of carbohydrates, vitamin D, vitamin B12, zinc, calcium, folate and magnesium, […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Bonne Maman Releases New Line Of Fruit Spreads
Bloomfield, New Jersey-based Bonne Maman Preserves has announced its new line of fruit spreads, adding a reduced sugar option to its family of preserves, curds, herbal teas and gift boxes. The company currently has six flavors of fruit spreads available – red fruit, cherry, apricot, orange, strawberry and blueberry. They contain 38 percent less sugar, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Northeast
Rockstar Energy Drink Debuts First Hispanic Equity Campaign
Purchase, New York-based Rockstar Energy Drink has unveiled its ad campaign, “Poder Para Mi Gente (Power for My People),” its first Hispanic equity effort spotlighting young Hispanics inspired by their heritage. “This is a huge moment for Rockstar Energy Drink, which has a long heritage of creating beverages that Hispanics love. With this campaign, we applaud those who […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Reopens Store In West Hazleton, PA
Weis Markets reopened its West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, store May 26. The 65,000-square-foot store, located on Susquehanna Boulevard, was damaged in a fire in December 2021. The store has been restored and upgraded. Enhancements include a drive-thru pharmacy and a new market-style produce department. In addition, all checkout lanes are self-checkout or dual use, meaning they can be […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Announces Completion Of $350M Facility
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida has entered into an agreement for a $350 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility, which will provide the company with additional financial flexibility to invest in growth-oriented projects. Coke Florida operates in a territory that covers 47 Florida counties and serves more than 21 million consumers. The company produces Coca-Cola products in […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, West
The Save Mart Co. Increasing Awareness Of Private Label Brands
The Save Mart Companies is continuing to invest several resources into its private label sector and increase awareness with customers. Rebecca Calvin, chief merchandising officer, said The Save Mart Companies has a three-tiered approach. Customers will see Bayview Farms products as the key opening price point brand. “Then we have national brand equivalents: Sunny Select, […]
Posted inExecutive News, West
Illuminators Name Five New Members To Board
The Illuminators have named five new board members to its Constellation of Hilites, along with the organization’s newest officer. The Illuminators is an organization of vendors and suppliers dedicated to developing and enhancing key relationships within the grocery industry by providing opportunities for education and leadership and financial support through the Illuminators Educational Foundation. The […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
Sprinkle, McShane Receive NGA Spirit Of America Award
Greg Ferrara, National Grocers Association’s president and CEO, presented NGA’s Spirit of America Award to Ray Sprinkle, president and CEO of URM Foods, and Mike McShane, URM’s VP of procurement and profit centers. The award was presented at the Washington Food Industry Association’s Connect! meeting in Tacoma, Washington. NGA’s Spirit of America Award has been […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
Doritos, Stranger Things Partner For ‘Live From The Upside Down’ Concert
Plano, Texas-based Doritos is partnering with Netflix’s Stranger Things 4 to create a “Live From The Upside Down” virtual concert June 23. The Stranger Things story goes that back in 1986, a tour bus crashed near Hawkins, Indiana, headed to the Doritos Music Fest ’86. The musicians disappeared into another dimension and the show was canceled […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Southwest
Berger Receives ASA, BASF Soy Scholarship
Abby Berger of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is the recipient of the 2022-23 Soy Scholarship award, sponsored by BASF and the American Soybean Association. The ASA/BASF Soy Scholarship is a $5,000 award presented to a high school senior who excels in academics and in leadership roles and who plans to pursue a degree in an agriculture-related field […]