In celebration of Women’s History Month, Dallas, Texas-based Central Market will spotlight a collection of products from female-owned companies. These items will be showcased at all Central Market locations throughout Women’s History Month, running March 2-29. Central Market’s offerings include everything from wines and gourmet chocolates to meats and grocery items from female-owned companies. This celebration is a part of Central Market’s “Be […]
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, Home Page Slider, West
Cardenas Markets Now Accepts EBT SNAP Payments Via Instacart
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets, one of the largest Hispanic grocery chains in the country, has announced that the company’s online storefront will accept Electronic Benefits Transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments via Instacart. Cardenas Markets is the first Hispanic retailer to accept EBT SNAP Payment via Instacart. “We are proud to be the first […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Panos Brands To Reveal Product Announcements At 2022 Expo West
Rochelle Park, New Jersey-based Panos Brands will be attending the 2022 Natural Products Expo West. Attendees of the show are invited to stop by Booth No. 761 to see its newest offerings, including: Newly reformulated Walden Farms – the recent rebrand of the zero calorie, zero carbs salad dressing and condiments line has been improved to be formulated with real vegetables, fruit […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southwest
AFFI Concludes Frozen Food Convention in Dallas, TX
The American Frozen Food Institute has concluded its annual Frozen Food Convention “AFFI-CON” that brought together more than 1,100 industry executives representing nearly 500 companies in Dallas from Feb. 19-22. “From fruits and vegetables to entrees, pizza and pet food, frozen food is a staple for every member of the family,” said Alison Bodor, AFFI […]
Posted inFred Meyer, Home Page Slider, Packaging News, West
Kroger’s Fred Meyer Stores Launch Loop In Portland, OR
The Kroger Co. and Loop, a circular reuse platform developed by TerraCycle, have launched a selection of products in reusable packaging rather than in single-use plastic. Customers can now walk into one of 25 Kroger-owned Fred Meyer stores in the Portland metro area and purchase more than 20 products from leading consumer brands packaged in […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Farmer Focus Hires Fuchs As Chief People Officer
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus has appointed Liz Fuchs as chief people officer. She will succeed the retiring VP of human resources, Roy Norville, who led the company through its early growth stage. “Liz joins Farmer Focus at a key time in our evolution and her experience and proven track record of leading companies through rapid growth will […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Accepting Applications For 2022 Quest For Texas Best Competition
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B has announced the company’s call for entries is now open for the 2022 Quest for Texas Best competition. Submissions will be accepted Feb. 23 through April 7 and qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state. […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Hershey’s Releases New Packaging For Women’s History Month
The Pennsylvania-based Hershey’s Company is highlighting the “SHE” at the center of its milk chocolate bar as part of its Women’s History Month celebrations. These limited-edition “Celebrate SHE” bars are now available nationwide. “We are surrounded by women and girls that inspire us every single day. Creating this simple, but powerful and colorful change to our iconic […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Bakery News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Dawn Foods Names Ardent Mills And Coco Bakery Vendors Of The Year
Jackson, Michigan-based Dawn Foods, through its Dawn Distribution Advantage network, has announced Ardent Mills and Coco Bakery as its North America vendors of the year for 2021. The DDA is a customer-focused buying cooperative consisting of Dawn Foods’ own distribution centers and independent distributor partners. Each year, the DDA recognizes vendors that collaboratively deliver growth and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
ECRS Appoints Caroline Catoe As President
Boone, North Carolina-based ECRS and its board of directors has announced the appointment of Caroline Catoe to the position of president. She will succeed her father, Pete Catoe, the founder of ECRS, who has held the position for 32 years. Pete Catoe will retain the role of CEO and continue to act as the company […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Hy-Vee Announces Expansion Into Louisville, KY
Hy-Vee Inc. has announced its plans to expand into Kentucky by releasing details about its first store opening in the state. The company has secured approximately 12 acres at the SouthPointe Commons retail and lifestyle center, located at 7405 Bardstown Road in Louisville. The company has submitted its initial plans to the city. The plans call […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Schnucks Markets Employees To Receive Paid Break Meals
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks Markets Inc. is joining supermarkets and food manufacturers across the country to celebrate the second annual Supermarket Employee Day. FMI – The Food Industry Association has proclaimed this holiday to recognize employees at every level for the work they do feeding families and enriching lives. With more than 40,000 individual stores that […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Celebrates Supermarket Employee Day
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. is celebrating Supermarket Employee Day on Feb. 22 to show appreciation for all of the invaluable services its employees and other supermarket employees have performed. FMI – The Food Industry Association, declared Feb. 22 as Supermarket Employee Day to recognize the hard work and dedication of food industry employees as they […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Mondelēz Highlights Long-Term Growth Strategy At CAGNY Conference
Chicago-based Mondelēz International is spotlighting its strategy for the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa regions Feb. 22-25 at the 2022 Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference. Dirk Van de Put, chairman and CEO, and Maurizio Brusadelli, EVP and president of AMEA, will detail the growth opportunities in this large and diverse region, as […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Northeast
PFMA Welcomes Albertsons VP Shiles To Board Of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association has announced the addition of Rena Shiles, VP of operations at Albertsons Companies, to its board of directors. Shiles leads the ACME Markets subsidiary of the MidAtlantic Division of Albertsons, overseeing 86 grocery stores that cover central and southern New Jersey, southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. “ACME Markets […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Donates 250K Meals On Supermarket Employee Day
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion is helping to provide 246,000 meals – three meals for a full day of nourishment on behalf of each of its 82,000 associates. The donation is to recognize Supermarket Employee Day, which is part of a national effort to honor frontline grocery workers. The donated meals will help Feeding America, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, National
84.51° February Consumer Digest Report Shows Inflation Worries
How are shoppers cutting back to fight inflation? And what pandemic behaviors will stick? 84.51°, a Cincinnati-based retail data science company that helps Kroger and its partners, unpacks these insights and more in its February Consumer Digest. Based on real-time insights surveys from February 2022, here’s the latest on shopper trends and behavioral analytics: COVID-19 concern […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, International Foods, Northeast
PepsiCo Establishes Organization To Accelerate Racial Equality Efforts
Purchase, New York-based PepsiCo has announced the creation of a North America organization dedicated to accelerating efforts inside and outside of the company to help address inequalities for historically excluded people and underserved businesses and communities. The announcement is the next step in PepsiCo’s racial equality journey, a key pillar of the company’s pep+ “PepsiCo Positive” transformation of how it creates […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Produce News, Southwest
TIPA Announces McGillivray As Viva Fresh Expo Keynote Speaker
The Texas International Produce Association has announced that Dave McGillivray will be its TIPA 2022 Viva Fresh Expo keynote speaker April 21-23 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. McGillivray has served since 1988 as the technical and race director of the B.A.A. Boston Marathon. He is an athlete, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, philanthropist, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Coke Launches Global Innovation Platform: Coca-Cola Creations
Atlanta-based Coca-Cola has unveiled its new global innovation platform, Coca-Cola Creations, along with its first limited-edition product, Coca-Cola Starlight. Coca-Cola Creations will take the Coca-Cola trademark and lend it to new expressions of collaboration, creativity and cultural connections. Through limited-edition, sequential releases, the beverage company will introduce new products and experiences across physical and digital worlds. Coca-Cola […]