Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has announced this year’s award recipients for the Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant Program. The corporate initiative supports deserving nonprofits in the fight for racial equity and social justice and addresses widespread disparities in education, food insecurity and health care. The awards […]
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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 inGuest Contributors, Association News, Home Page Slider, National, Shelby Originals
Independents Lead As Pandemic Uncertainty Clouds Holiday Season
by Greg Ferrara / president and CEO, National Grocers Association At this writing, summer has given way to fall and many folks are looking ahead to the winter holidays. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to subside, supply chain challenges persist. Exact conditions may vary by market and region, but some items may be more difficult to […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
PMA And United Fresh Share More Details Of Merger
Produce Marketing Association CEO Cathy Burns and Tom Stenzel, CEO of United Fresh Produce Association, announced several updates on the future merger of the associations during a press conference Oct. 28. The organizations announced earlier this year their intent to create a new global trade association that combines their resources and expertise. The new association […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
AGA Gives Annual Awards At Food Industry Finest Luncheon
The Alabama Grocers Association held its annual Food Industry Finest Luncheon on Oct. 27, honoring its industry award winners. Speakers included Gov. Kay Ivey and President and CEO of FMS Solutions Robert Graybill. The food retail industry in Alabama provides more than 70,000 jobs with more than $2.2 billion in annual wages paid. Grocers pay more […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Buehler’s Fresh Foods Appoints McClellan To Board Of Directors
Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods has appointed a new board member, Amy McClellan of SpartanNash, effective Oct. 28. McClellan is the VP of fresh merchandising at SpartanNash, having been promoted in March from SVP of Martin’s Super Markets and division VP of retail for SpartanNash. While with Martin’s, she worked in the stores before progressing […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stonyfield Organic To Reach 100% Renewable Electricity Goal Early
On Oct. 27, Sustainability Day, organic yogurt maker Stonyfield Organic announced a key milestone in its climate efforts: a new commitment to use 100 percent renewable electricity at its Londonderry, New Hampshire manufacturing facility by the end of 2022. This would put it ahead of schedule, through its purchase of renewable energy credits (RECs) and […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
A2 Milk And Hershey To Release Co-Branded Chocolate Milk
The a2 Milk Co. and The Hershey Co. are releasing the co-branded Hershey’s/The a2 Milk Co. chocolate milk, marking Hershey’s first partnership with a premium milk company. Hershey’s a2 Milk, using 2 percent reduced fat a2 Milk, is scheduled to hit retailers’ shelves beginning in January 2022 in 59-oz. refrigerated cartons as well as in 8-oz. shelf stable single, […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Wholesum Expands, Brings New Efficiencies To Nogales, AZ Warehouse
Wholesum, Fair Trade Certified growers and shippers of organic fresh produce, has completed a major expansion of its distribution center in Nogales, Arizona. “As the demand for responsibly grown organic produce continues to grow, it is important for us to increase storage capacity and bring new efficiencies to the company’s distribution capabilities,” stated Ricardo Crisantes, […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Fast Co. Honors Vital Farms In Its First List Of ‘Brands That Matter’
Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms, a Certified B Corp. that offers a range of ethically produced pasture-raised foods nationwide, was named as one of Fast Co.’s 2021 “Brands That Matter.” This is Fast Co.’s inaugural list that honors companies and nonprofits achieving relevance through cultural impact, social engagement and communicating their mission and ideals. “Fast Company is […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider
Survey: Pandemic Triggers Embrace of Recycling, Sustainable Packaging
A pandemic-induced surge in e-commerce has left shoppers with more boxes than ever before, triggering a rush by consumers to embrace recycling and raising the demand for sustainable packaging. However, while there’s more interest in sustainability – especially among Millennials – many buyers say they’re frustrated by the amount of unrecyclable material showing up and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Natural Grocers Announces Winners Of First ‘Best Of The Best’ Survey
The Natural Grocers’ “Best of the Best” customer survey was held in September, with customers answering five questions to rank their most beloved Natural Grocers Brand products. They also were asked to weigh in on their favorite organic fruit or vegetable. Natural Grocers Brand products reflect the company’s values – supporting small farmers, family businesses […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest, Supply Chain News
Meijer Recognized As Industry Leader In Sustainable Freight Supply Chain
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer received two SmartWay Excellence Awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, recognizing the retailer as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency. “We appreciate the EPA’s continued support of our innovation and commitment to reducing our carbon footprint,” said Tom McCall, VP of logisticsr. “At Meijer, we […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Wayne Farms Completes Divestiture Of Laurel Poultry Production Complex
Oakwood, Georgia-based Wayne Farms LLC, a subsidiary of Continental Grain Co., announced that on Oct. 17 it completed the sale of its Fresh Processing Complex in Laurel, Mississippi, to Amick Farms. The complex includes live production, hatchery, feed mill, manufacturing and production facilities. The divestiture is a key milestone toward completing the previously announced transaction, which will […]
Posted inAssociation News, National
Independent Grocers Reach Record Sales And Profits
The 2021 edition of the Independent Grocers Financial Survey, a joint study between the National Grocers Association and FMS Solutions, finds record financial and operational performance benchmarks in a banner year for the $253 billion independent supermarket industry. In fiscal year 2020, that ended on March 31, 2021, for many retailers, sales increased an average […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
ARS Announces Grand Opening Of Green Way Market In Maplewood, NJ
Allegiance Retail Services recently held the grand opening of its newest store in Maplewood, New Jersey, making this the cooperative’s fourth supermarket in the tri-state area to fly the Green Way Markets banner. The store offers a curated selection of prepared foods, produce, deli and fresh meats, and its private label, earth friendly Green Way […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, West
Kopit Levien, Sarafan Join Instacart Board Of Directors
San Francisco-based Instacart, an online grocery platform, has appointed Meredith Kopit Levien, president and CEO of The New York Times Co., and Lily Sarafan, co-founder and executive chair of Home Care Assistance, to the company’s board of directors. Kopit Levien helped lead The Times‘ transformation to become a fast-growing, digital business. She is a seasoned executive […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Cub Gives COVID-19 Boosters To Current, Former Minnesota Governors
Cub hosted Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, former Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm on Oct. 26 at its Northside store located 701 W. Broadway Ave. in Minneapolis, to receive their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. Before receiving their shots, the trio held a brief media event to highlight the importance of getting […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Fresh Del Monte Raising Prices In Response To Inflationary Market
Miami, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced to customers it is raising prices on bananas (including organics and plantains), pineapples and fresh-cut fruit, effective Nov. 1. The move comes in response to unprecedented market conditions and inflationary pressures being felt across all industries, affecting Fresh Del Monte particularly as it relates to production […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
FarmboxRx First Fresh Grocery Delivery Service To Take SNAP Benefits
FarmboxRx, a nutrition program championing the “Food as Medicine” movement within healthcare, says it will be the first and only national online grocer to accept SNAP/EBT benefits. The pilot program will enable the Medicare/Medicaid population that FarmboxRx services to supplement the healthy food benefits provided through their health plan with SNAP dollars. This new program will enable […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Opens New Oak Hill Store In Southwest Austin
H-E-B officially opened its new Oak Hill store in southwest Austin on Oct. 27. At 90,000 square feet, the new store at U.S. Highway 290 and FM 1826 features an expansive product assortment and several services customers have come to expect from H-E-B. The new store replaced the former location in the nearby Oak Hill […]