The reduction of meat processing capacity caused by U.S. plant closures and slowdowns has created a massive bottleneck in the nation’s meat and livestock supply chain. Nearly two dozen plants that process beef and pork products closed in April due to the COVID-19 outbreak, while many others have had to slow their production as a […]
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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 inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart Hires 200,000, Pays $180M In Early Associate Bonuses
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, grocery store associates continue to be on the front lines. As a result of their dedication, many companies are rewarding them with pay increases, bonuses and other benefits. Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart is among those companies. Walmart Chief People Officer Donna Morris recently made the following announcement: “We’ve seen firsthand our […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, National
Nielsen Examines CPG Dollar Sales Data During Covid-19 Pandemic
Nielsen has released its latest total U.S. weekly dollar sales data, reflecting the one- and eight-week periods ending April 25, compared to those same time periods in 2019. In-store CPG is broken out by the top five growing categories this week, store department comparisons, early load-ups/basics, meat and dairy and others, as well as some […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Sprouts Farmers Market Hiring 110 For Miramar, FL Store
Sprouts Farmers Market says it will soon finish construction on its new store in Miramar, Florida, and will be hiring new associates. The 30,000-s.f. store at 12216 Miramar Parkway will open on Wednesday, June 24, at 7 a.m. Details about the grand opening celebration will be announced at a later date. The new location is bringing approximately 110 full- and […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
NC Company Making Washable Facemasks To Support Community Health
Maskerade, a new division of Raleigh, North Carolina-based APJeT Inc., has begun manufacturing and selling facemasks for residents and essential businesses to promote health and safety during the coronavirus outbreak. The company launched the program, using an e-commerce site maskeradefacemasks.com in April and has already supplied more than 2,500 masks to consumers and larger companies. These masks […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, Midwest
SpartanNash Pharmacies Reserve Time For At-Risk Store Guests
SpartanNash and its 62 Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, Martin’s Super Markets, VG’s and Forest Hills Foods pharmacies in Michigan have set aside time twice per week for store guests most at risk of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19), including older adults, pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals. Reserved hours will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 8-9 […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Dean Foods Completes Sale Of Assets To Dairy Farmers Of America
Dallas, Texas-based Dean Foods Co. has completed the previously announced sales of substantially all of its assets, including the sale of the assets, rights, interests and properties relating to 44 of the its fluid and frozen facilities to subsidiaries of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). Dean Foods also announced that it has completed the sale […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, National
United Fresh Applauds New ‘Buy Fresh’ Produce Purchasing Program
USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) recently shared the details of the new “Buy Fresh” program to purchase $100 million per month in fresh produce from regional and local distributors whose workforce has been significantly impacted by the closure of restaurants, hotels and other food service entities. The program is expected to continue for six months. […]
Posted inIngles Markets, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Ingles Markets, Manna Food Bank Celebrate 35-Year Partnership
Asheville, North Carolina-based Ingles Markets and Manna Food Bank have been working together for more than 35 years to fight hunger in Western North Carolina. Food insecurity continues to have a grip on the area and, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, now more than ever this partnership is helping families throughout the mountain communities. What […]
Posted in, CBD News, Southwest
Consider Several Factors When Choosing A CBD Manufacturer
sponsored content One of the more important decisions a retailer will make is choosing which CBD manufacturer to work with, according to Golden, Colorado-based Panacea Life Sciences. For most products, retail buyers can make decisions based on price points and identifying which products will appeal to their customer base. Unfortunately, many CBD products that are […]
Posted in, CBD News, Southwest
Retailers Should Research CBD Manufacturers, Products
sponsored content Over the past two years, there has been an explosion of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products being marketed and sold in various retail sectors. The market size for these products in the United States alone, as shown in the Yahoo finance figure above, is expected to surpass $22B in revenue by 2022. The 40-times […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Smithfield Foods Says Company, Team Members Want Same Thing
Smithfield, Virginia-based Smithfield Foods Inc. issued the following statement May 1, underscoring its ongoing partnership with its team members across the country: “Media and other reports pitting the company against its employees are flat out wrong. There is no such division. The company and its team members all want the same thing, namely, to protect […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Southwest
Can Cannabinoids Help In Combatting Viral Infections?
sponsored content Due to the recent Covid-19 pandemic, there are many people wondering how cannabinoids affect the immune system as a number of companies are making claims about using cannabidiol (CBD) to help fight viral infections. Golden, Colorado-based Panacea Life Sciences answers some common questions. Do hemp products assist or weaken the body’s ability to […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix Super Markets Reports Q1 2020 Results And Stock Price
Publix Super Markets has reported its first quarter 2020 results, which include the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic as it was declared a national emergency on March 13. Due to the pandemic, Publix has been classified as an essential business and has remained open to serve the needs of its customers. It is a top […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. To Extend Hourly Appreciation Pay
Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is extending the appreciation pay for its more than 14,000 retail and logistics employee-partners as a thank you for their dedication and service to customers and communities during the COVID-19 crisis. This is an extension of the pay increase that started March 24. “Almost two months into this crisis, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Report: Hot Dogs Hit Double-Digit Sales Growth Again
The week ending April 19 marked the seventh week of multi-digit year-over-year sales gains for hot dogs, according to Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics. Dollar sales increased 29 percent and volume sales increased 21 percent over the week of April 19 versus the comparable week in 2019, according to data from IRI. National brands […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
MIDWEST: King Juice Co. Readies Rollout For ‘Light’ Blends Of Calypso Lemonades
This year is shaping up as monumental for Calypso, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, riding a wave of recent innovation and introducing a new line of light lemonades this spring. David Klavsons, CEO of King Juice Co. Inc., recently chatted with The Shelby Report’s VP of the Midwest Geoff Welch, reflecting on the progress of the […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, National
United Fresh Names Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award Winners
Nine of the country’s most innovative chefs and foodservice professionals representing an array of culinary styles and backgrounds will be honored the week of June 15 during United Fresh Live!, as part of the United Fresh Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award Program. The program honors chefs and their companies for their creativity in highlighting fresh […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Dollar General Gives Additional $25M In Employee Appreciation Bonuses
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General has announced an additional $25 million investment in retail, distribution center and fleet employee bonuses to demonstrate continued appreciation for the efforts of employees during the company’s first quarter 2020. This brings the company’s total investment in employee appreciation bonuses to approximately $60 million. “We are proud to provide this additional […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Tyson Fresh Meats Temporarily Pausing Operations At Beef Plant
Tyson Fresh Meats Inc., the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods Inc., is currently winding down production and will temporarily pause operations Friday, May 1, through Monday, May 4, at its Dakota City, Nebraska, beef facility to complete a deep cleaning of the entire plant. The company has been working closely with the local […]