DoorDash, a last-mile logistics platform, and Bristol Farms, a food retailer serving the greater Los Angeles market, are partnering to offer on-demand grocery delivery across Southern California, from Santa Barbara to Palm Desert. DoorDash will feature thousands of items from Bristol Farms, including premium and organic produce, fresh baked goods, full-service premium meats, fresh fish, […]
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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.
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open New Store In South Fayette, PA, On Dec. 10
BJ’s Wholesale Club, an operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States, will open its newest club in South Fayette Township, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 10. It is located at 4000 Victoria St. in Bridgeville. This will bring the retailer’s total number of U.S. locations to 223, with 18 of those in Pennsylvania. “We’re […]
Gorton’s Launches Value Size Butterfly Shrimp At Kroger Through Jan. 29
Gorton’s Seafood is offering its value sized butterfly shrimp product for a limited time at Kroger. Made with premium, tail-on shrimp coated in a buttery breadcrumb, Gorton’s crispy Butterfly Shrimp can now be enjoyed by Kroger customers in a larger two-pound, value size. The club Butterfly Shrimp product will be available at 1,200-plus Kroger locations […]
Ardent Mills Completes Acquisition Of Firebird Artisan Mills Assets
Ardent Mills, a flour-milling and ingredient company, says it has successfully completed the acquisition of substantially all the business assets of Firebird Artisan Mills, a gluten-free, specialty grain and pulse milling company. Over the next several months, the Firebird Artisan Mills brand and products will be fully integrated into Ardent Mills as the company continues to bolster its emerging […]
Monteverde’s Joins FreshEdge, Expands Company Footprint
Indianapolis, Indiana-based FreshEdge, a family of produce and specialty food companies backed by Rotunda Capital Partners, has acquired Monteverde’s, a fresh produce distributor located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Monteverde’s operates out of a 61,500 square-foot facility. The addition expands FreshEdge’s footprint further into the eastern United States and provides space and logistical support to better serve […]
Emerging Technologies Independent Grocers Can’t Afford To Ignore
by Jim Dudlicek / director, communications and external affairs for NGA Recent technology changes have been so fast and frequent that even veteran grocery executives are left scratching their heads about what to do next. To offer independent retailers some guidance, NGA and the Retail Solutions Providers Association hosted a recent webinar during which grocery and c-store […]
Lindsey Joins Casey’s As Chief Legal Officer
Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores Inc. has hired Katrina Lindsey as chief legal officer and corporate secretary. This role leads Casey’s legal, risk management, compliance, food safety, government affairs and corporate reporting functions at the third largest convenience retailer and fifth largest pizza chain in the US. Lindsey will report to CEO Darren Rebelez and […]
Tyson Foods To Give Frontline, Hourly Team Members Year-End Bonuses
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is thanking its frontline and hourly team members by giving them approximately $50 million in year-end bonuses for their efforts over the past year. For team members in the U.S., these one-time bonuses will be based on tenure, range from $300 to $700, and be distributed starting this month. “This is […]
Martin’s Potato Rolls Expanding Bakery Headquarters
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania-based Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls and Bread recently broke ground preparing for the 10th expansion to its bakery headquarters. Over the past two years, Martin’s has seen growth in both its fresh retail business and frozen international business. In order to supply the increase in demand, Martin’s will be adding an additional bakery line […]
Sedano’s Giving Free Groceries To Those In Need This Holiday Season
Miami, Florida-based Sedano’s Supermarkets, an independent Hispanic grocer, will give its most loyal customers the chance to win free groceries throughout December. Following another pandemic year, the grocer will be doing grocery giveaways to help with local customers’ holiday expenses. Intending to thank loyal customers while introducing their latest online ordering platform, which offers same-day […]
Croff Promoted To Chief HR Officer Of The Raley’s Companies
In anticipation of the acquisition of Bashas’ Family of Stores later this month, West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s has promoted Laura Croff to chief human resources officer of The Raley’s Companies, a newly formed enterprise that will oversee the organization’s independent operating divisions. Croff has served in various leadership capacities at Raley’s over the past 20 […]
H-E-B Plans Upgrades For Longest-Standing Store In Austin
After more than six decades serving the community around South Congress and Oltorf, H-E-B is set to make multiple upgrades to its longest-standing store in Austin, Texas. The retailer will start moving forward with this project early next year. In February, demolition will begin on the old store, and H-E-B will open a temporary location […]
UNFI Names Garibaldi As New Pacific Region President
United Natural Foods Inc. has promoted Bob Garibaldi as the new president of its Pacific Region, effective immediately. In this role, Garibaldi will lead UNFI’s Pacific Region sales team with full accountability to support customers in the region with UNFI’s full portfolio of comprehensive products and services. Prior to this promotion, Garibaldi served as UNFI’s […]
Buitoni Food Co. Appoints Corneck As President And CEO
Buitoni Food Co. has named Graham R. Corneck as its new president and CEO. He will be replacing Peter Wilson, who will rejoin Brynwood Partners as managing director and chairman of Buitoni Foods. In June 2020, Buitoni Foods was established by Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. to acquire the North American Buitoni business from Nestlé USA Inc. Buitoni is an iconic brand […]
New Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate Bombs Here To Warm Up Holidays
Boston, Massachusetts-based Dunkin’ and Frankford Candy are teaming up this holiday season to bring two of Dunkin’s most popular hot chocolate flavors to the local candy aisle. The new Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate Bomb and the Dunkin’ Mint Hot Chocolate Bomb are available nationwide for a limited time at select retailers and online. The Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate Bomb features […]
Applegate Farms Introduces Do Good Dog Hot Dog
Bridgewater, New Jersey-based Applegate Farms LLC has launched the Do Good Dog hot dog, the first nationally available hot dog made with beef raised on verified regenerative U.S. grasslands. Beef for the Do Good Dog hot dog comes from SunFed Ranch in Northern California and has the Savory Institute’s Land to Market Seal, the world’s first regenerative sourcing […]
IRI’s Driggs, DuBois To Discuss New Insights At Upcoming Events
IRI announces new thought leadership for the upcoming weeks in its latest version of Next Week Now, a compilation of activities, announcements and events. Upcoming IRI thought leadership activity includes: Dec. 9 – The Food Institute: What’s Ahead in 2022 – The year 2021 has shown that the food and beverage industry can adapt quickly and evolve […]
Select Stop & Shop Pharmacies Offer Pfizer COVID Vaccines To Ages 5-11
Select Stop & Shop pharmacy locations across the Northeast are now offering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11. This follows the Food and Drug Administration Emergency Use Authorization and new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for this population. Children who receive the vaccine at a Stop & Shop […]
Tattooed Chef Names Guarrasi As Chief Operating Officer
Paramount, California-based Tattooed Chef Inc. has appointed Gaspare “Gasper” Guarrasi as its new chief operating officer, effective Nov. 29. As COO, Guarrasi is responsible for the plant-based food company’s global operations and production. He will report to Sam Galletti, president and CEO. The company’s current COO, Stephanie Dieckmann, will remain with the company as CFO. […]
The Giant Co. Opens New Columbus Boulevard Store In Philadelphia
The Giant Co.’s newest Philadelphia store, located at 1403 South Christopher Columbus Blvd., opened its doors for business on Dec. 3. The 46,000-square-foot store operates from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week and employs approximately 150 full- and part-time team members. The new Columbus Boulevard store features Giant’s signature fresh departments, including farm […]
