Orlando, Florida-based Tompkins Robotics has partnered with Global Robotics Services, a GLP backed platform that provides financial backing for collaborative robots as a service solution. The Tompkins Robotics – GRS RaaS solution provides customers with the ability to pay for what they consume including equipment, installation, commissioning and support costs, all of which are included […]
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 inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
PLMA Private Brands Reports Gains In First Quarter Of 2022
PLMA has announced that private brands experienced sales gains in the first quarter of 2022. According to IRI, store brands gained 6.5 percent in dollar sales, while national brands increased 5.2 percent during the period. Among departments, 15 of 18 experienced store brand dollar growth, with only deli cheese, home care and tobacco declining. Deli prepared […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Horizon Organic Partners With Grovara To Establish Overseas Distribution
Broomfield, Colorado-based Horizon Organic has partnered with Grovara to establish overseas distribution markets for the organic dairy brand. “We are incredibly proud to be working with a brand like Horizon Organic, which represents the very best of American dairy products,” said Abu Kamara, Grovara CEO and co-founder. “Our easy-to-use B2B wholesale marketplace is the only platform for […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Ocean Spray Announces Collaboration With Atlantic Sea Farms
Boston-based Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. has begun a collaboration with Atlantic Sea Farms, a women-run regenerative kelp aquaculture company, for ingredient use in Atlantic Sea Farms’ Cranberry Kelp Cubes. “Through this ingredients collaboration with Atlantic Sea Farms for use of Cranberry Kelp Cubes, Ocean Spray is able to align itself with a company that is living […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Bowery Farming Partners With The Nature Conservancy
New York-based Bowery Farming has entered into a partnership with The Nature Conservancy as part of its Earth Month “Rewild the Land” initiative. Bowery Farming will also be supporting restoration efforts of both degraded farmland and forests in the U.S. through The Nature Conservancy’s “Plant a Billion Trees” initiative. Bowery is pledging to restore 50 acres in […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Donates 1.2M Meals With University Partnerships
Throughout the 2021/2022 college basketball season, Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds partnered with 31 colleges and universities to donate meals with its Score to Give More campaign. For each foul shot made during regular season games by participating schools, Food Lion Feeds donated 100 meals to the school’s local food bank or pantry, up […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, West
Clover Sonoma Expands Organic Moon Milks Brand Nationally
Petaluma, California-based Clover Sonoma, a third-generation family-owned and operated dairy corporation, has launched Organic Moon Milks to expand its brand. The beverages blend 2 percent organic milk, herbs and spices together that can help the body respond to physical and emotional stressors. Available in quart size, Clover Sonoma Moon Milks are available nationally at Whole Foods […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Driscoll’s, Plenty Commit To Build First Strawberry Indoor Vertical Farm
California-based companies Driscoll’s and Plenty Unlimited Inc. are expanding their partnership to build a new indoor vertical farm dedicated exclusively to strawberries. After exceeding the goals set forward for the initial stages of the partnership, the two companies are accelerating efforts to grow Driscoll’s berries using Plenty’s unique vertical growing platform. This new farm will provide fresh […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Recognizes 8 Team Members With Legacy Awards
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has announced the winners of its 2021 Legacy Awards, recognizing eight individuals across the Midwest for their impact on their teams, customers and communities. The Legacy Awards are the highest recognitions a Meijer team member can receive and feature two categories: the Fred Meijer Award and the President’s Award. “Our team members make everything […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Peapod Digital Labs Expands Media Partnerships And Capabilities
Chicago-based Peapod Digital Labs has expanded the media partnerships and capabilities available to consumer-packaged goods companies through its AD Retail Media arm. The new capabilities enable CPGs to reach connected customers through both digital and in-store avenues. “Over the past two years we’ve seen a shift in how consumers shop. While we believe online demand will continue […]
Posted inMarketing News, Home Page Slider, National
IRI Research Finds Spring Holiday Gatherings Will Return Despite Inflation
According to new research from IRI, consumers will host or attend larger gatherings this spring holiday season, especially households with children, but know they will spend more due to inflation and will be looking for deals. For this new research, IRI tracked price activity on a representative range of food and beverage products and surveyed […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Vital Farms Introduces Pasture-Raised ‘True Blues’ Heirloom Eggs
Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms has introduced its True Blues, a specialty carton of pasture-raised heirloom blue eggs, available at select regional Whole Foods Market locations. True Blues is a “Certified Humane” dozen of blue shell eggs. “People are looking for new ways to bring novelty to their every day and eggs as a cooking staple […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Supermarket Giant Launches Restaurant Supply Service In Dallas
Kroger’s Dallas Division is launching Kroger Restaurant Supply to serve establishments in greater Dallas. “Running a restaurant has always been difficult – and today it feels like it’s harder than ever,” said Jay Scherger, director of Kroger technology and digital/e-commerce accelerator. “This new service will bring our fresh assortment directly to regional businesses – all at consistent […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Coca-Cola Co. Teams Up With Bill Nye For Recycling Animation Film
Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Co. has teamed up with Bill Nye to release an animated, stop-motion short film that illustrates the recycling process. The film breaks down the ins-and-outs of plastic recycling for viewers to demystify the process with the goal of inspiring action. “As we know, we need to reuse plastic,” Bill Nye said. “That’s why I’m partnering with The […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Names Rolfes As Director Of Communications, Media Relations
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. has hired Erin Rolfes as its director of corporate communications and media relations. She will be responsible for enhancing and protecting Kroger’s corporate reputation, driving brand narrative across the company’s many lines of business and serving as the company’s spokeswoman. “Erin is a strategic communicator who understands the importance of telling compelling and authentic […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
NGA Foundation Announces Two New Legacy Scholarships
The NGA Foundation has announced two new legacy scholarships available to college students pursuing a career in the grocery industry, bringing to 13 the number of scholastic awards offered by the foundation. The following NGA legacy scholarships are starting this year: Ronnie Horton Legacy Scholarship The NGA award is being established by Bill Kasko and […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Todd Greiner Farms Packing Expands Sales Department
Hart, Michigan-based Todd Greiner Farms Packing has expanded its sales department with new hires Mike Fuher and Steve Rudat. Effective March 21, Fuher assumed the role of sales and marketing manager while Rudat took on the new position of account and supply chain manager. Fuher is an industry veteran with 15 years of experience including sales […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, National
AWG Reveals Annual Excellence Award Winners
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. has revealed the winners of several member awards as part of the release of its annual report. Two of AWG’s honorees are Jim Brown of Doc’s Food Stores Inc., who received the Lou Fox Community Service Award, and Donna Madere-Dickerson of Rouse’s Enterprises, who won Store Manager of the Year. Lou […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Dairy Max Announces Executive Leadership Additions
Grand Prairie, Texas-based Dairy Max has promoted Marty McKinzie to chief growth officer of the organization. McKinzie will be responsible for business development, industry image and relations, sustainability and organizational development. Dairy Max has also hired Kay Johnson Smith as its chief operating officer, who will be leading key areas of the business including consumer marketing, corporate communications, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Save A Lot Launches ‘Fill Your Basket’ Sweepstakes For Easter
St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot is celebrating Easter with a national sweepstakes where one person will take home a year’s supply of groceries valued at more than $5,000. Now through April 17, people can enter the sweepstakes by visiting Save A Lot’s website and signing up for its email club, which provides customers with access to exclusive deals […]