Fresh Encounter Inc. and its customers donated $50,000 to local food banks for World Food Day on Oct. 16, following a back-to-school food drive. Customer donations, combined with a donation from Fresh Encounter, will be distributed among eight local Ohio food banks, including The Dayton Food Bank, Freestore Food Bank, Gleaners Food Bank, Hancock County […]
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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 inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Grass Fed Foods Partners With Matador Ranch & Cattle
Grass Fed Foods, a grass fed beef platform, has formed a partnership with Montana-based Matador Ranch & Cattle, to source regeneratively-raised, high attribute domestic grass fed beef for its brands. Stretching 380,000 acres from the Beaverhead Valley through the Blacktail Range and into the Centennial Valley, the ranch is full of wildlife, trout streams and […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Vlasic Pickles Debuts Frank’s RedHot Kosher Dill Pickles
Vlasic, a brand of Chicago-based Conagra Brands Inc., is partnering with Frank’s RedHot on three new hot and spicy Kosher dill pickles products. “The pairing of two iconic brands – Vlasic and Frank’s RedHot – is a spicy combo that we know consumers will love,” said Lucy Brady, president of grocery and snacks, Conagra Brands. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods, Protix Partner On Sustainable Protein Production
Tyson Foods has reached an agreement for a two-fold investment with Protix, a global insect ingredients company. The strategic investment will support the growth of the emerging insect ingredient industry and expand the use of insect ingredient solutions to create more efficient sustainable proteins and lipids for use in the global food system. The agreement […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
ShopRite Celebrates New Store In Sussex, NJ
ShopRite will hold a grand opening celebration Oct. 25 for a new full-service supermarket at 1 Wiebel Plaza in Sussex, New Jersey. The store is owned by RoNetco Supermarkets, a family-owned company with nearly a century in the grocery business and eight ShopRite stores in northwestern New Jersey. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops Unveils Two New-Look Stores In Niagara Falls, NY
The grand reopenings Oct. 18 of two renovated Tops Friendly Markets in Niagara Falls, New York, marked the 38th (7200 Niagara Falls Blvd.) and 39th (4235 Military Road) locations the company has updated over the past four years. The enhancements, which totaled more than $3.7 million, include a new look for the stores and a […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
Albertsons Market Supports The Storehouse New Mexico
Albertsons Market’s recent donation of $30,311.42 to The Storehouse New Mexico, one of the largest food pantries in the state, will provide more than 150,000 meals to those in need. After holding the donate-at-the-register campaign in September, Albertsons Market presented the check to the nonprofit Oct. 18. “We are so proud to continue our tradition […]
Posted inCenter Store, National
Olive Oil Under Pressure: How To Keep Your Store Brand Competitive
Sponsored content Olive oil is more popular than ever as a cooking oil in the U.S., with nearly half of all households using it. But at the same time, a historic drought in Spain and a Turkish ban on bulk olive oil experts means that olive oil prices are also hitting all-time highs. So how […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
FMI Names 17 New Directors To Its Board
FMI – The Food Industry Association announced that 17 industry leaders, representing the breadth of the product supplier and retailer/wholesaler communities, have been elected to its board of directors. “FMI is incredibly grateful to have leaders from across the food industry serve on our Board of Directors, who believe whole-heartedly in our mission to feed […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National
NGA Introduces Grocery Guard Outreach Program
In an effort to strengthen its advocacy efforts by establishing precise connections on Capitol Hill, the National Grocers Association has unveiled its Grocery Guard program. The program is a nationwide network of owners and industry leaders who have volunteered to contact a member of Congress when the independent grocery industry needs to relay the importance […]
Posted inCoborn's, Center Store, Midwest
Coborn’s Taps Roberts For SVP, Center Store Merchandising
Coborn’s Inc. has appointed Kris Roberts as SVP of center store merchandising, a role she will transition into when Andy Knoblauch retires on March 1. Roberts, who will work alongside Knoblauch for six months before his retirement, will be responsible for leading the company’s strategic merchandising initiatives in grocery, dairy, frozen, health and beauty and […]
Posted inStater Bros. Markets, Executive News, Marketing News, West
Stater Bros. Markets Promotes Singler To VP Integrated Marketing
Stater Bros. Markets has promoted Denise Singler to VP integrated marketing. In this position, Singler will report to Stater Bros. SVP and CMO Rebecca Calvin and will be responsible for ensuring that Stater Bros.’ brand integrity and strategy are consistent across all touchpoints. This includes the direction of the company’s brand experience and how customers and company teammates feel about the Stater Bros. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Opens Fulfillment Center In Lancaster, TX
Walmart celebrated the grand opening of a new 1.5 million square-foot fulfillment center Oct. 18 at 2500 Belt Line Road in Lancaster, Texas. Employees, local elected officials and additional community members attended the event. This next generation facility will enable the retailer to fulfill more orders, more quickly. “This is an exciting day for the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods Hosts Heroes Run In Bossier City, LA
Brookshire Grocery Co. will host its annual Heroes Run on Oct. 21 at the Brookshire Grocery Arena at 2000 Brookshire Arena Dr. in Bossier City, Louisiana. The Heroes Run features a half marathon and 5K race, along with a kids 1K for ages 12 and under. The half-marathon course goes along the Red River down […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, West
UNFI Deploys Zero-Emission Refrigerated Delivery System
UNFI has deployed two battery-electric semi-trucks and five regenerative electric refrigerated trailer systems in the Sacramento and Gilroy, California, markets. UNFI worked with Penske Truck Leasing to secure two, class-8 electric trucks, which include the Freightliner eCascadia and the Volvo VNR Electric models. Both vehicles are well equipped for safety and driver comfort and include […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest, Sustainability News
Walmart, Denali Partner To Recycle Store Food Waste
Denali, a full-service recycler of organics, has renewed its agreement with Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart to provide food waste recycling at its 4,700 stores in the U.S. Through this partnership, Denali and Walmart will annually divert millions of pounds of food that is no longer edible away from landfills and toward beneficial uses, such as creating […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Balls Foods, Midwest
Balls Food Stores Opens Price Chopper In Kansas City, MO
Balls Food Stores opened its new Price Chopper store Oct. 11 at 207 NE Englewood Road in Kansas City, Missouri. To celebrate the grand opening, a ribbon cutting was held at 8 a.m. with a speech from CEO David Ball. The company plans to continue the celebration throughout October with balloon artists and face painters scheduled […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Zespri To Showcase SunGold Kiwis At IFPA Show
Industry professionals and retailers can stop by Zespri’s booth No. 3293 during the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, California, to meet with regional and international staff and to taste Zespri SunGold Kiwi samples and Kiwitinis. “Our booth is always buzzing, bringing to life the boldness and fun of our remarkable kiwifruit,” said Jeanne Wilson, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
The Fresh Market Available For Delivery On DoorDash
The Fresh Market customers can have groceries delivered through the convenience of DoorDash, the local commerce platform. Available on the DoorDash Marketplace, the specialty fresh food retailer is providing guests the flexibility and option to shop for favorite weekly meals, special occasions and dinner-on-the-go, capitalizing on The Fresh Market’s omnichannel approach to enhance the customer experience. “It’s exciting to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
US Foods’ CHEF’STORE To Use RELEX To Unify Processes
RELEX Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, has been selected by US Foods’ CHEF’STORE to unify its forecast and replenishment, space planning and promotion planning and optimization solutions. RELEX Solutions will support US Foods’ CHEF’STORE’s more than 85 locations throughout the U.S., allowing the chain to achieve greater supply chain […]