Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta, a full-service sales and marketing agency in the CPG industry, has appointed Brian Wynne as its new CEO. Wynne is working closely with Darian Pickett, who will remain with the company and assume the role of CEO of Acosta’s North American Sales Agency. This change will allow the company to accelerate its […]
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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, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
4505 Meats Launches Its First Keto-Friendly Snack Mix
San Francisco-based 4505 Meats takes keto-friendly snacking to the next level with the launch of its first-ever snack mix, Cheese-Charrones. The product features a blend of 4505’s Chicharrones, Cracklins and Whisps Cheddar Cheese Crisps. The keto-friendly snack mix will be launched exclusively in Whole Foods stores nationwide and on Amazon. 4505 Cheese-Charrones Snack Mix features bite-sized pieces of Chicharrones and […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Home Page Slider, Southwest
¡Yo Quiero! Brands Partners With Dallas Cowboys
¡Yo Quiero! Brands, a Texas-based company, has formed a brand partnership with the Dallas Cowboys. The foodie-centric company, focused on small-batch recipes, landed a five-year deal including: private-labeling, sampling, press, promotion and co-branded in-store packaging. ¡Yo Quiero!’s authentic Mexican flavors and Texas traditions were a success as they launched in grocery stores across the nation. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Vengo Launches Digital Media Platform For In-Store Advertising
Nearly 90 percent of Americans say they shop for groceries differently because of Covid-19, with 44 percent spending more money on each grocery store visit. That’s why Vengo, a provider of digital kiosk technology, has launched its Digital-out-of-Home (DOOH) media platform for retail marketers and advertisers, partnering with National Entertainment Network (NEN) as its first platform partner. As part […]
Posted inSustainability News, Home Page Latest News, Midwest
Simple Truth Recycling Program Advances Kroger’s Zero-Waste Vision
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has launched its Simple Truth Recycling Program, offering customers a free way to recycle the flexible packaging of more than 300 products from Simple Truth, America’s largest natural and organic brand. Developed in partnership with international recycling leader TerraCycle, Kroger’s new platform enables customers to recycle a wide range of flexible packaging […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, C-Store News, Southwest
7-Eleven Acquiring 3,900 Speedway Convenience Stores In 35 States
Irving, Texas-based 7‑Eleven, the largest chain in the convenience-retailing industry, has entered into an agreement to acquire convenience store chain Speedway from Marathon Petroleum Corp. As part of the agreement, 7‑Eleven will acquire approximately 3,900 Speedway stores located in 35 states, for $21 billion in cash. “This acquisition is the largest in our company’s history and will […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Save Mart Cos. One Of Forbes Best Employers for Women In 2020
The Modesto, California-based Save Mart Cos. has been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women for 2020. This annual award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., a statistics portal and industry ranking provider. “The Save Mart Companies has long been committed to inclusivity and cultivating a culture that supports women,” […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Vermont Creamery Introduces 3 New Goat Cheese Dips
Vermont Creamery, a maker of goat cheese and other consciously crafted dairy products, has introduced its new trio of fresh goat cheese dips, available in three flavors. Vermont Creamery brought flavor to the fore once again, with dedication to the clean and mild fresh goat cheese base – as showcased in the Classic Chèvre. For snackers […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Logistics Platform Helps Taylor Farms Get Products ‘From Field to Fork’
RedwoodConnect 2.0, Redwood Logistics’ flagship supply chain integration platform-as-a-service (iPaaS), demonstrates its business value with Taylor Farms, the world’s top producer of fresh-cut produce. The produce giant, which provides fruits and vegetables to many of the largest supermarket chains and restaurants in the U.S., including Wal-Mart, McDonald’s, Subway, Pizza Hut, Safeway and Kroger, has successfully […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Nature Valley Launches Packed As New Sustained Energy Bar
Nature Valley has launched Packed, a sustained energy bar that uniquely features three textures – creamy, crunchy and chewy – making it unlike many other snack bar options. This new addition to the Nature Valley lineup is packed with energy-boosting ingredients like creamy nut butter, crunchy nuts and seeds such as almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Mighty Lil’ Lentils Is Seapoint Farms’ New Healthy Superhero Snack
Huntington Beach, California-based Seapoint Farms has introduced its latest innovation – Mighty Lil’ Lentils, a new plant-based artisan crafted snack that comes in four flavors. The launch of Mighty Lil’ Lentils follows the introduction of the company’s Organic Edamame Pasta and Riced Veggie lines. Seapoint Farms has taken this nutritional powerhouse and created a variety […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Sprouts To Open In Tampa Area On Aug. 12; Plans 2 Additional Stores
Sprouts Farmers Market is continuing its growth in Tampa, Florida, with two new locations opening this year and a new site announced for 2021. Sprouts will open a nearly 30,000-square-foot store in New Tampa, at 8620 Hunters Village Road on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 7 a.m. To celebrate the location, which will be open daily […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest
WiseChoice Foods Expands To Texas Through United Supermarkets
WiseChoice Foods has established an ongoing distribution partnership with United Supermarkets for the emerging all-natural frozen pizza brand WisePies Pizza – A Smarter Way to Pizza starting Aug. 17. Distribution within the United Family will encompass 94 locations including the store brands Albertsons Market, United Supermarkets, Amigos and Market Street grocery stores throughout New Mexico and Texas. The […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger Ranks No. 9 On 2020 Axios Harris Poll 100
The Kroger Co. has ranked No. 9 on the 2020 Axios Harris Poll 100 for COVID-19 response and racial equity support, moving up 12 spots from the 2019 survey. “Throughout the public health crisis, our entire team of 500,000 associates has worked tirelessly to provide a safe environment for our customers and each other, with […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Giant Food Plans Warehouse Expansion At Jessup, MD Facility
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food, a greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, says it will expand its distribution warehouse in Jessup, Maryland, which serves all 163 Giant Food stores throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The warehouse expansion will add more than 95,000 square feet, a 23 percent increase in footprint, which will increase efficiency […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Entenmann’s Little Bites Snacks Celebrates Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
To help celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on Aug. 4, Entenmann’s Little Bites snacks has launched its “Chip, Chip, Hooray Giveaway!” where 10,000 fans will have the chance to receive a free box of new Little Bites Soft Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies. “What better way to celebrate national Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and bring joy […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
5 SpartanNash Pharmacies Offer Free COVID-19 Testing In West Michigan
As part of its continued efforts to ensure the well-being and safety of its family of associates, customers and communities during the coronavirus pandemic, SpartanNash says select Family Fare and D&W Fresh Market pharmacies in West Michigan will offer free COVID-19 testing beginning on Monday, Aug. 3. The company has partnered with the U.S. Department […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
Fortun’s Finishing Touch Soups And Sauces Launches Plant-Based Soups
Kevin G. Fortun, founder of Stockpot Soups and owner of Fortun’s Finishing Touch Soups and Sauces, has launched a new line of vegan soups available for retail and foodservice customers nationwide. The plant-based soups come in eight flavors from around the world. They include: Tom Kha, Thai Coconut Lime, African Peanut, Broccoli & Cheese, Creamy […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Associate Among Rising Stars In Grocery Industry
Food Lion is celebrating Category Manager Nicole Hulstein, who was awarded the “40-Under-40” award by Produce Business magazine. Winners are chosen from thousands of nominees by fellow industry leaders. “I didn’t find the produce industry, it found me. What attracted me to the industry is the speed and endurance required to thrive,” Hulstein said. “There […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Texas Retailers Association Announces Death of Joe Williams
Grocers throughout Texas, the Southwest and nation are mourning the loss of longtime industry leader Joe Williams. Williams was the former VP for regulatory and member services of the Texas Retailers Association. He later served as a consultant with the TRA’s Texas Food Council, as well as the Texas Retailers Education Foundation. According to a statement […]