The Kroger Co., America’s largest grocery retailer, launched its Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan, featuring both immediate and longer-term steps developed in collaboration with associates and leaders to accelerate and promote greater change in the workplace and in the communities the organization serves. “As America’s grocer, Kroger is driven to bring Americans together as […]
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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 inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, National
SQFI Releases New Food Safety Audit Code Architecture
The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), a division of FMI – The Food Industry Association, has released the SQF Code Edition 9 for audits, effective May 24, 2021. Edition 9 aligns with the latest Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarking requirements, helping food producers meet and exceed all industry, customer and regulatory requirements to remain competitive across sectors. “Companies using […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Kellogg Company Directors Elect J. Michael Schlotman To Kellogg Company Board
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. has announced the election of J. Michael Schlotman, former EVP and CFO at The Kroger Co., to its board of directors, effective immediately. “We are very pleased to welcome Mike to our board of directors,” said Steve Cahillane, chairman and CEO of the Kellogg Co. “His tremendous financial experience, coupled with his extensive […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Always Teams Up With Stop & Shop To Donate 250,000 Pads
To help girls that do not have access to period products, Always has teamed up with Stop & Shop to donate 250,000 pads to Stop & Shop School Food Pantry partners in Boston, Fall River and Springfield, Massachusetts, as well as several schools throughout Newark and Orange, New Jersey. A recent study conducted by Always […]
Posted inMeijer, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Meijer Teams Up To Host Free Multi-City Flu Shot Clinics
In an effort to reach more individuals early in the flu season, Meijer has teamed up with the state of Michigan, the Detroit Tigers and the Lansing Lugnuts to host two free multi-city flu shot clinics for everyone, regardless of insurance coverage, including those who are uninsured or have limited insurance coverage. The walk-up and drive-through […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Nestlé Toll House Offers Vegan Allergen-Free Morsels
With a new name and updated packaging, Arlington, Virginia-based Nestlé Toll House Allergen-Free Morsels make it easier than ever to shop for ingredients all can enjoy. Available in semi-sweet, dark chocolate and white varieties, each pack clearly denotes the morsels are free from the eight major food allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish and […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Latest News, West
Foster Farms Steps Up COVID-19 Hunger Relief Efforts With Donation
Family-owned Foster Farms, based in Livingston, California, is stepping up its COVID-19 hunger relief efforts by increasing its number of donated Thanksgiving turkeys by close to 60 percent over last year to help meet the staggering need for food assistance. The 96,000 pounds of donated turkey will help feed more than 120,000 individuals struggling with food insecurity. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee Offers Free Drive-Thru Breakfast For Veterans, Active-Duty Military
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has started Homefront Round Up, its annual fundraiser in which the company teams up with customers to raise money to support veterans, active-duty military members and their families. The fundraiser will be held through Nov. 15 at more than 275 Hy-Vee stores across its eight-state region. In its eighth year, […]
Posted inFood Service News, Home Page Slider, West
Golbon Celebrates Annual Award Winners In Virtual Presentation
Food service distributors and suppliers across North America gathered together to celebrate Golbon’s Annual Awards with a new twist – virtually. The Golbon special events and marketing teams prepared a video presentation that not only captured the essence of these unique times but also demonstrated Golbon’s ability to adapt, while staying the course of tradition. […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Syfel Inc. Announces New Line Of Safer Shopping Bags
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the grocery industry has been on the front lines to protect people from disease. In an effort to support grocers, Syfel Inc., producer of reusable bags, has created an extra measure to keep staff and customers safe. Antimicrobial reusable shopping bags and boxes are the next wave in protecting people from […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
BGC Extends Discount For Seniors and Emergency Responders
Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. is extending its discount programs through Dec. 1 for senior citizens and critical and emergency service providers in all four of its banners – Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market and Fresh by Brookshire’s. BGC has offered both discount programs since March. Senior citizen discount BGC is extending the […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Zing Zang Expands From Cocktail Mixes Into Beverage Alcohol
Ask most consumers and bartenders in America how to make a perfect Bloody Mary, and you’ll likely hear the words “Zing Zang.” The brand – on track to sell more than two million cases of premium, naturally-crafted mixers this year – has become the top name in cocktail mix in the U.S. and has announced […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Limited Edition Mad Elf Beer Cheese Arrives At Giant In Time For Holidays
In anticipation of the holiday season, The Giant Co., Caputo Brothers Creamery of Spring Grove, Pennsylvania and Tröegs Independent Brewing of Hershey, Pennsylvania, are teaming up once again on a limited-edition cheese offering – Mad Elf Beer Cheese. This holiday treat is the third collaboration for the three companies, following the successful launches of Troegenator Beer Cheese last year and […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hormel Foods Announces Plant Manager Advancements, Retirement
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corp., a global branded food company, has announced the advancements of several plant managers as a result of the company’s recently announced retirement and advancements in its operations leadership. Joe Muzik, plant manager at the Algona, Iowa, plant, will assume the plant manager role at Progressive Processing in Dubuque, Iowa. Jeremy Rummel, plant manager […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Fresh Thyme Market Donates More Than $1M To Local Food Banks
On the heels of Hunger Action Month, Downers Grove, Illinois-based Fresh Thyme Market has donated more than $1 million, which will be shared across 32 local food banks throughout the Midwest. The need for hunger relief is greater than ever, as individuals find themselves navigating in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos.’ Nourishing Neighbors Raised Record-Breaking Donations
Thanks to the generosity of customers, the Albertsons Cos. Nourishing Neighbors community relief fund raised a record $9.3 million in its September campaign to provide healthy breakfasts for children in need across its market areas. The funds – raised at the register and directed to local organizations in each store’s community – will enable 37.5 […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Wild Leap Releases Three Harvest IPA For Fall 2020
Wild Leap’s Three Harvest Double IPA returns with a fall crop of hydroponically grown Cascade hops, fresh off the bines. Three Harvest is Wild Leap’s collaboration with a hydroponic hop farm, Extreme Green Farms in Auburn, Alabama. The fall release of Three Harvest Double IPA (8.2%) is on shelves now. Three Harvest is an off-season […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
JOH’s Hosts 8th Annual Kids 360 Charity Event On Oct. 5
JOH hosted its eighth annual Kids 360 charity event on Oct. 5. Kids 360 is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization created by JOH that takes a 360-degree approach to a child’s life. Monies raised from the event go directly to children’s charities that provide clothing, food, medical support, school supplies and more to children in need. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
Kum & Go Takes Operations To Next Level With Crew
Kum & Go, a convenience store chain that operates 400 stores in 11 states, is deploying Crew, a digital workplace platform for frontline teams, to all of its more than 5,000 associates and managers. Kum & Go selected San Francisco-based Crew as part of its ongoing commitment to building a world-class employee experience and ensuring that […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Fareway Commits To Fast, Efficient Sourcing With RangeMe
Midwest grocery chain Fareway has announced a partnership with RangeMe to accelerate its mission of providing the highest quality and freshest products available in their stores. “With the new year fast approaching, we are committed to creating a personalized shopping experience for customers, with the added focus on how we can better help meet their needs,” said […]