Building on its 100-plus years of carrot farming heritage, Bakersfield, California-based Bolthouse Farms has entered into an agreement to acquire Arizona-based Rousseau Farming Co.‘s carrot operations. This move, part of Bolthouse Farms long-term growth plans, further demonstrates its vision of “Plants Powering People” and its mission to feed and nourish people. “This acquisition will help us scale to serve […]
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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 inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Southeast
Acosta Appoints Sharon Hart As Chief Information Officer
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta, a full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, has appointed Sharon Hart as chief information officer, effective March 23. Hart has more than 20 years of experience and is an established transformational leader in both the CPG and retail industries. She is expected to deliver omnichannel technology and […]
Posted inAssociation News, C-Store News, Corporate Store News, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, National, Nonfood Items
NGA Applauds Senate For Including Retail Glitch Fix In Stimulus Package
The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, released a statement from NGA President and CEO Greg Ferrara on the U.S. Senate including a fix to the retail glitch—a drafting error in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 that harms retailers—in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Suppliers
Texas Distillery Switches Gears, Oklahoma Food Bank Donations Matched
Businesses in the food industry continue to be on the front lines in the battle against Covid-19. In the Southwest, Texas distillery BuzzBallz is aiding the medical field by producing much-needed hand sanitizer, and anonymous donors have pledged to match donations to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. BuzzBallz creates hand sanitizer for local […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Kroger, SpartanNash Using Plexiglass To Protect Associates
Two Midwest grocery companies are making the health and well-being of their associates a top priority during the ongoing public health crisis. The Kroger Co. and SpartanNash are installing plexiglass at cash registers and other high-traffic locations. Kroger also is taking additional steps to protect its associates. A spokesperson for the Cincinnati, Ohio-based company says […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Nonfood Items, Online Grocery Technology, Suppliers, Sustainability News
FourKites Plans Global Virtual Conference On Supply Chain Sustainability
FourKites, a real-time supply chain visibility platform, will host the largest ever virtual conference focused on supply chain sustainability at the end of March in Chicago. Presenters will include Dr. Dirk Holbach, corporate SVP of Henkel Global Supply Chain B.V.; Meghan Stasz, VP of packaging and sustainability at Consumer Brands Association; Dustin Braun, senior director […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Nonfood Items, West
UFCW 8-Golden State Reaches New Agreement With Grocery Chains
UFCW 8-Golden State President Jacques Loveall said, following months of complex negotiations, a new tentative agreement has been reached with Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill in Northern and Central California. “At the bargaining table we were able to build on the key achievements of decades of union solidarity,” Loveall said. “This contract is one […]
Posted inMidwest, Home Page Slider, Shelby Originals, Shelby Signature Content
People To Watch: Katie Waeltz, Topco Associates
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group together present this series, People to Watch, to focus on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Katie Waeltz, VP of category management and insights for Topco Associates LLC. Tell me a little bit […]
Posted inSouthwest, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, New Products, Suppliers
STōK’s ‘Fueled’ Line Features Creamers, Ready-To-Drink Coffee
Consumers have a new way to fuel their coffee with STōK Fueled Creamers and Ready-to-Drink Coffee from STōK Cold Brew. Geared toward those who are looking to jump-start their day, the company said the STōK Fueled line includes extra calories from protein, butter and MCT oil. The products are available at grocery and mass market […]
Posted inSouthwest, Albertsons, Association News, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, International Foods, Market Profile, Shelby Originals, Shelby Signature Content
Market Profile: Oil Industry Fueling Food Retail Growth In West Texas
by John McCurry/contributing writer Gary Huddleston, a former longtime Kroger executive now serving as grocery industry consultant for the Texas Retailers Association (TRA), describes the grocery business as being robust across most areas of Texas. “Western Texas is certainly unique. There are three or four metro areas, but the vast majority is rural. The four […]
Posted inSoutheast, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, Shelby Originals, Shelby Signature Content, Suppliers
Cigar City Expands Reach, Sees More Room for Growth
Cigar City Brewing in Tampa has grown rapidly since it was founded 13 years ago, expanding from a small operation with sales in Florida to having distribution across the U.S. and internationally. The brewery was founded in 2007 by Tampa Bay native Joey Redner and brewed its first batch of beer, Maduro Brown Ale, in […]
Posted inSoutheast, Center Store, Health & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, Marketing News, Organic Natural, Shelby Originals, Shelby Signature Content, Suppliers
White Leaf Provisions To Branch Out From Biodynamic Baby Food Roots
White Leaf Provisions, a Mount Pleasant, South Carolina-based company specializing in biodynamic food products, primarily for babies, has big plans for 2020, including introduction of new products and wider distribution. The company, founded in 2016 by Keith Rowe and his wife, Megan, is a small, family-run business that focuses on pure foods. The company’s niche […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Supply Chain News, West
Bill Bess Receives Inaugural Allen Lund Legacy Award
In conjunction with Allen Lund Co.‘s annual managers’ meeting and awards banquet, Bill Bess was the recipient of the inaugural Allen Lund Legacy Award. The award has been created to honor an Allen Lund Co. employee who exemplifies the unique leadership qualities and character of founder Allen Lund. “I am very excited to announce the creation of […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest, Supply Chain News
Lineage Logistics, Hy-Vee Responding To Covid-19 Crisis
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to sweep across the country, the grocery industry remains committed to keep the supply chain flowing and store shelves stocked. Michigan-based Lineage Logistics Holdings is putting its money and its warehouses in play to help the cause. And as consumers continue to flock to stores, grocers such as Iowa-based Hy-Vee […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Dollar General To Hire Up To 50,000; Waitr Helping With Grocery Delivery
As the nation continues to see the number of Covid-19 cases climb, essential businesses such as those in the food industry are trying to keep up with increased demand from consumers. In the Southeast, Tennessee-based Dollar General plans to hire up to 50,000 and Louisiana-based Waitr is helping expand grocery delivery. Dollar General to […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Food Service News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
FoodMaven Launches Commercial Grocery, BGC Increases Pay
In the Southwest, grocers and other food industry companies are responding to the demands for food and supplies brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. While foodservice distributor FoodMaven is opening a commercial grocery store to help meet the demand for food, Brookshire Grocery Co. is showing monetary appreciation to its employees. FoodMaven launches consumer […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, West
Instacart Hiring 300,000; Western Grocers Taking Actions In Response To Pandemic
The number of cases of Covid-19 continue to increase across the United States daily and while some industries are at a virtual standstill, the grocery industry is hard-pressed to keep up with consumer demand. While California-based Instacart is planning to hire 300,000 people nationwide, Western grocers Smart & Final, Superior Grocers and Albertsons Cos. are […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Association News, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, National
FDA Launches Campaign For New Nutrition Facts Label
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched an initiative to help consumers use the new Nutrition Facts label that appears on packaged foods to maintain healthy dietary practices. The campaign with the tagline “What’s In It For You?” aims to reach the general public and also focuses on consumers at increased risk of […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, New Products, Northeast, Suppliers
Vitafusion Introduces 6 New Gummy Vitamin Products
Ewing, New Jersey-based Vitafusion is introducing six new gummy vitamin products: Irresistible Skin, Organic Prenatal Multi, Triple Immune Power, Apple Cider Vinegar, Kids Melatonin and Teen Essential Multi. “The Vitafusion brand provides consumers with a fun and delicious alternative to traditional vitamin pills and tablets. We are constantly addressing unmet nutritional needs in the gummy […]
Posted inCenter Store, Corporate Store News, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Suppliers, West
Western Suppliers, Grocers Addressing Needs During Global Pandemic
As the global Covid-19 pandemic continues to dominate headlines, those on the front lines of keeping America fed and supplied with essentials are dealing with increased demand. Consumer tissue and bleached paperboard supplier Clearwater Paper is among suppliers in the West trying to keep up with a huge increase in demand for its paper goods. […]