PepsiCo has appointed Athina Kanioura as EVP and chief strategy and transformation officer. She will report to Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta. In this new role, Kanioura will lead PepsiCo’s end-to-end strategy to win both as a total company and in key markets, including the company’s digitalization and data strategy. She also will lead company-wide transformation […]
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After 32 years in the newspaper industry, she is enjoying her new career exploring the world of groceries at The Shelby Report.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Distinctive Foods Offers Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Beer Brats
Wheeling, Illinois-based Distinctive Foods, the producer of Bageldogs, Pretzeldogs and other dough-wrapped proteins, recently debuted Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Beer Brats to a national audience after entering into a licensing agreement with Pabst Brewing Co. earlier this year. The Pabst Blue Ribbon Mini Pretzel Beer Brats are made with miniature hardwood smoked traditional bratwurst that are cooked […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Sprouts Farmers Market Hiring 110 For Tampa Store
Sprouts Farmers Market says it soon will finish construction on its new Tampa store and is hiring. The 30,000-square-foot store at 10619 Sheldon Road will open on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 7 a.m. Details about the grand opening celebration for the Tampa store will be announced at a later date. The new location is bringing approximately 110 full- and part-time career opportunities […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
MIDWEST: Aldi Unveils Top 20 Fan Favorite Products For 2020
Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi has released the second annual Fan Favorites survey results, showcasing a powerful testament to #ALDILove, with more than 177,000 shoppers voting for their most-loved Aldi-exclusive products across 20 categories. Mama Cozzi’s Take & Bake Deli Pizza earned the title of overall winner and repeated as the Fan Favorite in the easy meal […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Announces Changes To Board Of Directors
Matthew B. Eisen, principal at Hellman & Friedman, and Sameer Narang, partner at Hellman & Friedman, have resigned as members of the Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Board of Directors, effective Sept. 2. Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has appointed Carey Jaros to its board, effective Sept. 4. Jaros brings more than 20 years of strategy, finance and […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Farm Rich Adds Zucchini, Cauliflower Snacks To Garden Inspirations Line
St. Simons Island, Georgia-based Farm Rich, a snacks and appetizers brands, is expanding its Garden Inspirations by Farm Rich line with two products: Breaded Zucchini Sticks and Cauliflower Bites. The new products are available now in the freezer section at Kroger and online. According to the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), seven in 10 frozen food shoppers have been buying […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Cinnabon Launches Frozen Breakfast Creations Line
Atlanta, Georgia-based Cinnabon has launched a nationwide rollout of its first-ever frozen breakfast creations line. Now available in the breakfast freezer section at leading national retailers, Cinnabon’s new twist on breakfast offers six new frozen breakfast creations featuring three sweet and three savory options: Caramel Pecan Ooey-Gooey Rolls: Cinnamon sweet roll covered in caramel and pecans; […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
BGC To Extend Hourly Appreciation Pay For Retail, Logistics Employees
Brookshire Grocery Co. remains committed to its frontline employee-partners by extending its Appreciation Pay to Nov. 6 as a “thank you” to employee-partners for doing their best every day to serve customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Appreciation Pay is an extension of the pay increase ($1 an hour extra) that started March 24 for […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Industry Veterans Join Thomas Foods International USA Team
Thomas Foods International, USA, a global meat processing company, recently added three industry veterans to its team. Greg Martin, Lori Dunn and Darrell Kahler have joined the organization, deepening customer relationships and services. As new team members, they help the company expand its portfolio that includes grass fed, halal and other products to retail and […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Latest News, National
Acosta Report Details How COVID-19 Is Reinventing How America Eats
Consumer spending drastically changed when the coronavirus hit the U.S., impacting the trajectory of retail food and beverage and foodservice sales. COVID-19: Reinventing How America Eats, a new report from Acosta, a Jacksonville, Florida-based full-service sales and marketing agency in the CPG industry, breaks down changes to retail spending and eating habits and highlights new opportunities for manufacturers. “With […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, National
Walmart Offers Digital Scheduler For Flu Shots This Year
Walmart is making it easier than ever to get vaccinated against the seasonal flu. New this year, the retailer is launching a digital scheduler so customers can book an appointment for a flu shot at any one of Walmart’s 4,700-plus pharmacies. Additionally, Walmart stores nationwide will host in-store events offering customers convenient flu shots, while […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Pilgrim’s Investing $1.5M In Atlanta Region In Hometown Strong Initiative
Building on its ongoing sustainability and social responsibility efforts, Pilgrim’s has plans to invest almost $1.5 million around the Atlanta region as part of its Hometown Strong Initiative to support the community’s future and help respond to needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. The communities around Atlanta where these funds will be focused include Canton, […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Casey’s General Stores, Coca-Cola Team Up During Hunger Action Month
As part of its partnership with Feeding America, Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores has set a goal for Hunger Action Month: Donate 10 million meals to school-aged children and their families who are experiencing food insecurity within its communities. To help achieve this goal, Casey’s has engaged Coca-Cola in the effort, including special offers on […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Fareway Sets New Fundraising Record For MDA At Golf Classic
Des Moines, Iowa-based Fareway Stores recently partnered once again with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to host the 10th Annual Fareway MDA Golf Classic at Beaver Creek Golf Club in Grimes. The event raised a record-setting $167,000 for the MDA. Monies raised at the golf classic will fund research and provide health care services and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Pre Brands Introduces Grass-Fed, Center-Cut Beef Tenderloin Roast
Pre Brands, a provider of 100 percent grass-fed and grass-finished beef from Australia and New Zealand, says its Pre Center-Cut Beef Tenderloin Roast will be available nationwide for the holiday season. “Whether consumers are spending holidays quietly with only immediate family or hosting a larger celebration, they’ll be craving something special this year,” said Kevin […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Lakeview Farms Offers New Cheesecake Factory At Home Desserts
Delphos, Ohio-based Lakeview Farms, a manufacturer and marketer of refrigerated desserts, dips and specialty products, has introduced a new line of mix-in desserts to The Cheesecake Factory At Home brand of refrigerated desserts. “Following the success of last year’s launch of The Cheesecake Factory At Home Decadent Dessert products, we are excited to offer new premium, ready-to-eat dessert […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
STK, Ascenza Reach Distribution Agreement For Regev Fungicide
STK bio–ag technologies, an Israeli bio-ag technology company for sustainable agriculture, and Ascenza have announced an exclusive agreement for the distribution of the “hybrid” fungicide Regev throughout Mexico. Under this exclusive agreement, Ascenza will sell the product throughout Mexico with the trade name of Regev. Regev is being registered in Mexico for the control of […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Bard Valley Date Growers Mourn Loss Of Founding Member Steve Shadle
Bard Valley Date Growers have announced the passing of Steve Shadle, 84, on Aug. 11, 2020. He was involved in the Medjool Date business in the development of the Bard Valley Date Growers Association along with a number of business and philanthropic efforts. “Steve was a valued member of our community who touched and improved […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Whole Foods Market Program To Reduce Food Waste, Feed Communities
To kick off Hunger Action Month, Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market announces “Nourishing our Neighborhoods,” a program created to expand capacity and capability for community-based food rescue organizations to move food from where it’s available to where it’s needed most. Whole Foods Market is donating the funds to purchase 19 refrigerated vans and donating two refrigerated […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Donates 1.12M Meals To Support Hunger Action Month
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers, parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, is donating 1,125,000 meals to Feeding America in support of Hunger Action Month and the organization’s efforts to end hunger. The grocer will partner with Feeding America to raise awareness […]