Los Angeles-based Real Good Foods has named Jack White as SVP of sales. White will lead the emerging brand’s sales team and distribution strategy across North America. White started his career with American Home Foods in 1991. After achieving the role of VP of regional sales within the company, White moved on to lead as VP of […]
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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 inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Manhattan West Store Now Open
Whole Foods Market opened its 14th location in New York City on Friday, July 17. The 60,245-square-foot store in Manhattan, located at 450 W. 33rd St., is part of the 5.4 million-square-foot Hudson Yards development. Shoppers can enter the plaza at Manhattan West on Ninth Avenue between 31st and 33rd streets or enter the store directly on the corner of 31st St. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
BGC Racing Cancels 2020 Heroes Run, To Donate $80,000 To Charities
Due to the ongoing health and safety risks associated with COVID-19, BGC Racing has made the decision to cancel the annual Brookshire’s and Super 1 Foods Heroes Run which was set for Oct. 24 in Shreveport, Louisiana. In the coming weeks, BGC Racing plans to present donations totaling $80,000 to non-profit organizations with proceeds from […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee Primary Sponsor Of Entry At Sunday’s 104th Indianapolis 500
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee is teaming up with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) to be the primary sponsor of Spencer Pigot’s No. 45 NTT Indycar Series entry at the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, Aug. 23. Hy-Vee also will be an associate sponsor of Graham Rahal’s entry for the Indy 500. […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, National
Pepsi Celebrates Elite Football Fans In New Marketing Campaign
While there is much uncertainty in the world of sports right now, one thing is certain: elite football fans will be watching this season. These elite football watchers exist all across the U.S. – in fact, 95 percent of NFL fans watch games on TV. This is the inspiration for the new 2020 Pepsi football campaign – “Made […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Newest Line Of Table One Cheeses Coming This Fall
With 75 years of experience in importing the finest specialty cheeses and gourmet groceries, Elizabeth, New Jersey-based Atalanta is offering its newest line of Table One cheeses, including Feta, Blue Cheese, Italian Parmesan, Gouda and more. “We are excited to bring the Table One line to retailers and specialty stores across the country,” said Scott […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
NCA Future Leadership Program Applications Open For 2021 Class
The National Confectioners Association’s Young Professionals Network has opened the application for the 2021 class of its Future Leadership Program. It provides professional development resources, including mentorship opportunities and complimentary registration to NCA’s signature events, to young professionals aspiring to leadership roles in the confectionery industry. “A successful future for the chocolate and candy industry depends on […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Natural Grocers Opens In Rio Rancho, NM On Aug. 27
Natural Grocers is relocating its Rio Rancho, New Mexico, store just 4.6 miles up the road to its new location at 921 Pat D’Arco Hwy. on Thursday, Aug. 27. The new store is bigger and will offer Rio Rancho residents and existing customers access to an even larger range of fresh, 100-percent organic produce, natural and organic […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
J&D Produce Now Operating As Little Bear Produce
Edinburg, Texas-based J&D Produce will now operate under the name Little Bear Produce. To ensure brand cohesion and consistent messaging across the board, J&D Produce made the decision this year to operate as Little Bear Produce since most of the industry is already familiar with the name. As the company continues to grow and evolve, […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Home Page Slider, Midwest, Sustainability News
Kroger Outlines New Stakeholder Priorities In 2020 ESG Report
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. has released its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting progress toward its sustainability goals and confirming the company’s commitment to creating communities free of hunger and waste. Kroger’s 2020 ESG report leads with an updated materiality assessment, outlining the ESG topics most meaningful to the company’s key stakeholders. The […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Smart & Final Hosts Virtual Check Presentation For Olive Crest Donation
The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation raised $576,276 to support Olive Crest during an in-store fundraiser that ended July 7. The check presentation took place in a unique, COVID-19 friendly manner that saw the check virtually passed from Smart & Final President & CEO Dave Hirz to the team at Olive Crest. The donation marked a […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Cal-Maine Foods Lawsuit Dismissed In State of Texas
Jackson, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods has issued the following statement regarding dismissal of the state of Texas lawsuit alleging that the company engaged in price-gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The company’s motion to dismiss was granted on Aug. 13, 2020, in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, and therefore the original petition has been dismissed […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Bashas', Home Page Slider, Produce News, West
WEST: Food City, Bashas’ And AJ’s Fine Foods Issue #HatchAtHome Challenge
Hatch Green Chile season is here until mid-September in more than 100 Food City, Bashas’ and AJ’s Fine Foods stores throughout Arizona. Now until Sept. 8, Arizonans are invited to a #HatchAtHome Challenge in celebration of the season. Food City, Bashas’ and AJ’s Fine Foods are wanting to see what their customers can make with […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Northeast, Specialty
Food Broker JOH Welcomes New Hires In Specialty Division
Billerica, Massachusetts-based JOH has hired three new employees in its specialty division. Kevin Sarsfield will assume the role of an account executive in the specialty division, while Kate Bisanty and Ofradis Maracayo will serve as retail sales representatives. Sarsfield joins JOH with more than 20 years of experience in the food industry. His most recent […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, National
Yesway, RangeMe Partner To Accelerate New Product Discovery
Yesway, one of the country’s fastest growing convenience chains, has partnered with RangeMe, the industry standard sourcing platform for product suppliers and retailers, to drive innovation and streamline new product discovery. Convenience is rapidly expanding, and Yesway is a leader in advancing the channel. Founded on the idea that convenience store shopping should be convenient, Yesway’s mission is […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Continues To Aid MD Anderson Cancer Center Through Fundraisers
H-E-B is once again joining with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in an effort to end cancer in Texas, across the nation and around the world. Through Tuesday, Sept. 8, H-E-B customers can make $1, $3 and $5 donations during H-E-B’s fifth annual statewide fundraising campaign. Since the launch in 2016, H-E-B has raised […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee KidsFit Launches Free Health, Wellness Program For Schools
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee says its Hy-Vee KidsFit is launching a free, downloadable Wellness Week guide. The guide includes in-person, virtual and hybrid methods to help students prioritize healthy choices in school and at home. This school year, Hy-Vee KidsFit is offering the free Wellness Week guide consisting of a downloadable toolkit that contains fun education-based […]
Posted inCBD News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
American Shaman, Ball’s Price Chopper Launch New CBD Concept
American Shaman, a CBD manufacturer, has unveiled its newest retail store. Its latest corporate-owned and -operated location will be inside a Ball’s Price Chopper grocery store in Kansas City, Missouri – and is the first CBD store to be within a multi-store supermarket franchise in the country. “American Shaman has been a great partner, and […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Florida Food Products Acquires Beverage Ingredient Company Amelia Bay
Eustis, Florida-based Florida Food Products has acquired Amelia Bay, a provider of fresh brewed tea extracts, coffee extracts and botanicals based out of Johns Creek, Georgia. The acquisition will strengthen FFP’s position in the clean label ingredients space by adding a beverage platform to its portfolio of natural products within the meat, savory, health and wellness […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West
Impossible Foods Closes $200M In New Funding
Impossible Foods has secured $200 million in its latest funding round, led by new investor Coatue. The food-tech startup has raised about $1.5 billion since its founding in 2011. Existing investors including Mirae Asset Global Investments and Temasek as well as new investor XN also contributed to the “Series G” round. Impossible Foods will use […]