Rollin’ n Bowlin’, a premium ready-to-blend smoothie and açaí brand, has announced its newest product innovation, nut butter-stuffed Medjool dates. Rollin’ n Bowlin’ launched the first-of-its-kind, shelf-stable product nationally on Nov. 1 with health food distributor KeHE, as a KeHE Elevate Brand. “We strive to provide a variety of genuinely healthy and delicious plant-based foods for our growing customer […]
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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 inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Reasor’s Offers Taste Of The Holidays Through Dec. 28
Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Reasor’s is celebrating holiday flavors with limited edition items available through Dec. 28. Stock up on limited-time seasonal products, unique wine varietals, décor and more. In addition, customers can visit the Reasor’s Taste of the Holidays month long ad for holiday inspiration and recipes. Entertaining for the family? Don’t forget about the holiday dinners, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, National
Rising Meat Prices Push Dollars Far Above Record 2020 Levels
by Anne-Marie Roerink / president, 210 Analytics LLC In September, at-home meal preparation remained far above the July low. Nearly 80 percent of total meals were prepared at home, according to the IRI primary shopper survey. Subsequently, some food dollars that had returned to foodservice moved back to retail. At the same time, the survey […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
SpartanNash Names McAlary SVP, Will Lead Legal Function For Company
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash named Ileana McAlary SVP, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, effective Nov. 15. She will lead the legal function and report to SpartanNash President and CEO Tony Sarsam. “Ileana brings broad-based corporate, transactional, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and management experience across multiple industries and international markets,” Sarsam said. “As a company […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Stater Bros. Markets Opens New Location In Whittier, CA
Stater Bros. Markets is opening its newest location in the community of Whittier, California. The new location, at at 11810 Whittier Blvd., replaces a former store previously located at 11750 Whittier Blvd. The new store will open at 6 a.m. on Nov. 3 and will operate daily from 6 a.m.-11 p.m. thereafter. It will be led by Store Manager […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
Energy Recovery Signs Agreement With Vallarta Supermarkets
Energy Recovery Inc. and Vallarta Supermarkets, a Southern California-based company with more than 50 locations, have agreed to install Energy Recovery’s PX G1300 (PX G) device in Vallarta Supermarkets’ store in Indio. “As we’ve committed to doing all we can to reduce our impact on the environment, we have been hunting for new technology and solutions […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Spindrift Spiked Wins Top Award In Double Blind Taste Test
Newton, Massachusetts-based Spindrift Spiked, the first new product innovation in beverage alcohol from Spindrift, has won best of show at the 2021 Canned Challenge. Spindrift Spiked is a lightly carbonated hard sparkling water made with only real ingredients, alcohol from sugar cane and no synthetic natural flavors, sweeteners or additives. Spindrift Spiked is available in a 12-pack variety at […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Save A Lot Kicks Off Bags For Brighter Holiday Food Donation Program
Save A Lot, based in St. Louis, Missouri and one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States, has kicked off its annual Bags for a Brighter Holiday food donation program. It supports the local communities in which the retailer operates by donating high-quality food to local charities fighting hunger. Now through Giving […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Midwest
Buehler’s CEO Announces Retirement During HOF Award Ceremony
Buehler’s Fresh Foods CEO Dan Shanahan announced Oct. 29, during his induction into the Ohio Grocers Association Hall of Fame, that he was retiring, effective Dec. 31. He will continue in his role as board chairman and will be announcing a successor to the CEO position shortly. Shanahan has led the Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s chain since […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Albertsons, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Harris Teeter President Antolock Retiring, DeBoer Named Successor
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter today announced President Rod Antolock’s retirement, effective Feb. 1. He will be succeeded by Tammy DeBoer, currently Harris Teeter’s SVP of merchandising, operations and marketing. Antolock has been with the company almost 22 years. “Rod’s leadership has been instrumental to the growth and success of Harris Teeter for more than […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Cal-Maine Foods Expands Cage-Free Production With $23M Project
The board of directors of Ridgeland, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has approved a $23 million capital project to expand the company’s cage-free egg production at its Okeechobee, Florida, production facility. The project will include the construction of two cage-free layer houses and one cage-free pullet house with capacity for approximately 400,000 cage-free hens and 210,000 […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Mann Packing Co. Introduces Nourish Bowls Sauté Style Veggie Meals
Mann Packing Co. Inc., a subsidiary of Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. and one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America, has launched its Nourish Bowls Sauté Style Veggie Meals, a blend of fresh vegetables, grains and plant-based protein. Packaged in individual bowls, Nourish Bowls Sauté Style Veggie Meals are quick and warm […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
How Refugee Talent Can Be An Asset To Independent Grocers
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA director of communications and external affairs As a humanitarian crisis unfolds in Afghanistan, the U.S. is preparing to welcome tens of thousands of fleeing Afghan refugees, including interpreters who worked alongside the military. In addition, the Biden administration has pledged to resettle more than 300,000 refugees over the next four […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Latest News, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. To Acquire Reasor’s 17 Oklahoma Stores
Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Reasor’s LLC and Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. announced Nov. 1 that they have entered into an agreement under which BGC will acquire Reasor’s 17 stores in Oklahoma. Reasor’s will be the newest banner of stores for the BGC family, which operates four others – Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Fresh by Brookshire’s and Spring […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
New Jersey Food Industry Honors Business, Government Leaders
There was no shortage of pressing topics at the Food Council Committee for Good Government’s (FCCfGG ) 47th Annual Good Government Presentation held Oct. 21 on a virtual platform. The event featured Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli who shared their political platform as they compete in this year’s state election. Additionally, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, National
IRI Shares New Grocery Trends Data Ahead Of Thanksgiving Holiday
IRI has released new insights on Thanksgiving-related grocery trends. As the holiday season approaches and widespread supply chain challenges continue to impact industries across the economy, IRI has been tracking a variety of holiday-related items to gauge their availability, demand, price and promotion for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The resulting insights will enable retailers and manufacturers […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southwest
On The Border Introduces New Dips, Chips
Carrollton, Texas-based On The Border Chips & Dips is introducing two new restaurant-inspired dips and café style tortilla chips: Southwest Bean Dip, Jalapeño Ranch Dip and Lightly Salted Café Style Tortilla Chips. The Southwest Bean Dip is made with a blend of crushed and whole beans, tomatoes and peppers while the Jalapeño Ranch Dip will […]
Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Gelson’s Offers Traditional Thanksgiving Favorites For Stress-Free Feast
With Thanksgiving less than a month away, Encino, California-based Gelson’s wants to make it easier for families to enjoy a holiday feast without all the stress. Whether you are hosting for two or as many as 12, Gelson’s offers a wide array of pre-cooked selections from traditional favorites to plant-based dinners and an à la […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Now Offering Air Fried Chicken Bites
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson brand has introduced its new Tyson Air Fried Chicken Bites. The new offering has 75 percent less fat and 35 percent less calories than fast food breaded chicken options, but with the same taste and crunch of traditionally fried chicken. Americans today want better-for-you versions of comfort foods, and Tyson brand is meeting this trend by launching […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Certco Inc. Hires Digital Marketing, Omnichannel Expert
Wisconsin-based Certco Inc. has hired Emily Mallahan as director of the team in charge of Digital Marketing and Retail Technology. “It is with pure excitement that I announce this new role within our organization,” said Certco President Amy Niemetscheck. “Emily will be working with internal advertising, sales and procurement teams at Certco to ensure we […]