Glendale, California-based Local Express, an e-commerce platform designed for independent grocery stores, has launched its new Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program payments integration. By testing and refining the technology with its first client, Daily Table, Local Express has optimized the SNAP/EBT payments solution for online pickup and delivery, making it available to all grocers across the […]
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 inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
ADUSA Converts Distribution Center Into Self-Managed Network
The Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based ADUSA Supply Chain network has converted its first facility of 2022 into a self-managed network, continuing its three-year journey to establish an integrated, self-distribution network to support Ahold Delhaize USA brands’ growth. The addition of this facility brings the total number of network facilities to 21. “The conversion of the Bethlehem facility […]
Posted inSustainability News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
LesserEvil Partners With ‘Clean Oil Crew’ For Educational Campaign
Danbury, Connecticut-based LesserEvil has teamed up with A Dozen Cousins, Cappello’s, Primal Kitchen and RIND Snacks to create the Clean Oil Crew. This is a coalition of brands joining forces for an educational campaign, limited-edition starter pack available for purchase and a special giveaway to educate about clean oils and inspire others to join the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
Forage Hires Lavian As Chief Operating Officer
Los Angeles-based Forage has named Ofek Lavian as its chief operating officer. The company helps grocers navigate the process of gaining USDA permission to accept EBT SNAP payments online. Lavian will oversee the day-to-day operations, leading and scaling teams including product, operations and partnerships. Prior to joining Forage, Lavian led the payments and commerce product teams at […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Cibo Vita Launches BeHonest Brand With Keto Milk Chocolate Drops
Totowa, New Jersey-based Cibo Vita, manufacturer of the Nature’s Garden brand, has created a new brand for healthy snacking: BeHonest. These products are an all-natural, low-carb, low-sugar, confectionary line with no artificial flavors or colors. They are a fresh, healthy take on an old classic, featuring a crunchy exterior shell in a variety of colors […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Duke’s Launches New Southern Sauce Flavor And Updated Packaging
Richmond, Virginia-based Duke’s has announced the launch of a new Duke’s Southern Sauce flavor – Carolina Vinegar BBQ. Duke’s original line of Southern Sauces debuted in 2020 with six barbecue flavors, each inspired by a regional southern recipe – Hickory Moonshine, Carolina Gold, Georgia Sweet Heat, Alabama White, Tennessee Smoke and Whiskey and Mississippi Comeback. […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Eat The Change Launches Cosmic Carrot Chews
Bethesda, Maryland-based Eat the Change has announced the launch of Cosmic Carrot Chews, a vegetable snack for kids. The company was started by Seth Goldman, co-founder of Honest Tea and chair of the board of Beyond Meat, and co-founder of PLNT Burger and celebrity chef, Spike Mendelsohn, “Our new Cosmic Carrot Chews are a tasty […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger Announces $1.1M Investments To Advance Racial Equity
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. Foundation has announced two major initiatives through its Racial Equity Fund, totaling $1.1 million in philanthropic investments. Both the Changemaker grant and Next Generation scholarship program reflect measurable progress toward Kroger’s “Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” plan, a 10-point commitment to help build more equitable, inclusive communities. The Changemaker Grant […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Del Pacifico Seafoods Launches Three New Products
Del Pacifico Seafoods has announced its entry into the aquaculture space with plans to introduce its new line of responsibly-farmed shrimp and oysters March 13-15 at Seafood Expo North America in Boston, Massachusetts. The company will also introduce white snook, a white fish native to Mexico and popular in the southeastern United States. Del Pacifico will be […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Recognizes Team Members During Business Meeting
The Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based Giant Company recently celebrated the achievements of its team members at its annual business meeting. Seventeen awards were presented recognizing the recipients’ commitment to the company and their efforts to connect families for a better future. “Over the past year, our team members once again went to great lengths to care for […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, West
Litehouse Names Hemingway As VP and Horn As SVP Of Marketing
Sandpoint, Idaho-based Litehouse Inc., an employee-owned company, has announced the appointment of Paul Hemingway as VP of marketing and the promotion of Brad Horn to SVP of sales and marketing. The duo will collaborate with executives across the company to build on the leadership position of the Litehouse brand and drive retail growth for its […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Celebrates Winn-Dixie Opening In Westlake, FL
Southeastern Grocers, parent company of Winn-Dixie, opened its newest Winn-Dixie location on March 2 in Westlake, Florida. The new Winn-Dixie store, located in the Grove Market Shopping Center at 5060 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, will provide customers with a localized shopping experience. The grocer uses a specialized approach to provide a wide product selection and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Celebrates Grand Opening In Fate, TX
Brookshire Grocery Co. leaders and city officials gathered for a grand opening ceremony on March 3 to commemorate the new Fresh by Brookshire’s store at 5100 E. Interstate 30 in Fate, Texas. “We are very excited to be a part of the Fate community and to be celebrating the grand opening of our Fresh store […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger Hosts Business Update In Orlando, FL
The Kroger Co. hosted the company’s 2022 Business Update on March 4 in Orlando, Florida, where management provided an update on the company’s strategy of leading with fresh and accelerating with digital. Following the event, Kroger hosted an in-person tour of the company’s customer fulfillment center in Groveland, Florida. “As we reflect on the past […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Certco Program Leverages Digital Marketing For Independent Retailers
In the age of digital marketing, it’s important that even one- and two-store operators have access to quality marketing services, according to Certco. The Madison, Wisconsin-based wholesale distributor serves more than 200 stores throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa. Emily Mallahan, the company’s director of retail technology and digital marketing, said independent retailers are just […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tarrant Area Food Bank Observes Nutrition Month With SWAP Program
Fort Worth, Texas-based Tarrant Area Food Bank will celebrate National Nutrition Month with the introduction of a new “Supporting Wellness At Pantries” program, an initiative designed to help promote healthy food choices at the food bank and the more than 400 partner agencies it serves. Tarrant Area Food Bank launched its nutrition policy in January […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, West
Planet Based Foods To Debut New Products At Expo West
Planet Based Foods will debut its first comfort food products — original and southwest taquitos — at Natural Products Expo West, March 8-12. Planet Based Foods’ taquitos are now available to foodservice and retail buyers looking to add soy-free and GMO-free plant-based options to their lineups, with direct-to-consumer distribution slated for May. Planet Based Foods’ newest products represent an expansion into the plant-based convenience category […]
Posted inDeli News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Plant-Based News, West
Good Planet Foods Launches New Plant-Based Cheese Products
Bellevue, Washington-based Good Planet Foods, creator of plant-based, allergen-free cheeses, has unveiled two new products to its lineup – real smoked cheddar and real smoked gouda plant-based cheese wheels. The wheels will be making their debut March 8-12 at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California. The smoked wheels are crafted with allergen-free ingredients and […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, West
Vallarta Supermarkets To Offer Meatless Prepared Dishes For Lent
Sylmar, California-based Vallarta Supermarkets’ menu has launched new meatless meals during Lent for those forgoing meat during the observance. Customers following a Lenten diet can enjoy tasty meatless alternatives to the familiar authentic foods they love. The Lent menu will be available until April 17. “Our Lent menu offers traditional favorites with meatless alternatives full […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
American Frozen Food Institute Kicks Off March’s Frozen Food Month
March is Frozen Food Month, an important reminder that frozen foods are a convenient and delicious way to eat healthily within a family’s food budget, according to the American Frozen Food Institute. AFFI highlights the benefits of frozen food with its 2022 Frozen Advantage Toolkit. “The frozen category feeds 99.4 percent of American households and fuels the American economy […]