Orlando, Florida-based Kalera, a technology-driven vertical farming company, has hired two new executives. The newly appointed VP of foodservice sales, Marc Jennings, brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the foodservice industry. Mark Gagnon, VP of sales for retail accounts, has more than three decades of experience in the produce and grocery […]
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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 inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Lightlife Named Official Plant-Based Food Partner Of Bowlero Corp.
New York-based Bowlero Corp., parent company of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), and Lightlife, a plant-based protein brand owned by Greenleaf Foods SPC, has announced a partnership that will bring the Lightlife Plant-Based Burger to Bowlero menus nationwide. As Bowlero’s official plant-based food partner, Lightlife also will sponsor the 2020 Go Bowling! PBA Tour Fall Swing. […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Announces Plans For Second Leander Store At Bar W Marketplace
Furthering its commitment to Central Texas, H-E-B is announcing plans for a second store in the city of Leander. Spanning more than 102,000 square feet, Leander’s newest H-E-B, which will be located at 19348 Ronald W. Reagan Blvd. in the new Bar W Marketplace, will feature an expansive product assortment and several convenient services customers […]
Posted inMarketing News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods Partner With ULM Athletics
University of Louisiana Monroe Athletics and Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), a regional grocery store company with more than 180 locations and 10 throughout the Monroe area, have agreed to a new partnership that will bring the Warhawks brand into stores and the homes of fans and shoppers. Brookshire’s and Super 1 Foods will […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, West
Continental Mills Names CPG Veteran Neumann As Chief Growth Officer
As demand for its Krusteaz and other baking and breakfast brands continues to rise, Continental Mills has named Keith Neumann as chief growth officer, with responsibility for sales, marketing and R&D. He will report to Continental Mills President and CEO Andy Heily. Neumann brings a strong track record of contributing to growth at some of the […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
FMI Launches Facts About Food Prices Campaign
FMI – The Food Industry Association is launching a web experience, report and online learning opportunities regarding how food prices are determined and how the COVID-19 shock to the supply chain affected them. The campaign’s objective is to provide broader context and clarity for how prices are set and how food costs play a factor on grocery bills. As part […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, National
PMA, CGT Celebrate Legacy Of Excellence By Honoring Award Winners
Produce Marketing Association and Center for Growing Talent have announced the 2020 winners of four major annual awards leading up to Fresh Summit. The awards are given each year during Fresh Summit and this year, the winners will accept their awards during the General Sessions, Women’s Fresh Perspectives General Session and the Talent Community Reception. […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger’s Atlanta Division Donates $95K In Gift Cards To Help GA Teachers
Back to school looks a little different this year and so does Kroger’s Annual Teacher Supply Giveaway. Due to challenges presented by COVID-19, Kroger’s Atlanta Division is donating $95,000 in gift cards to help teachers with the purchase of supplies instead of hosting its traditional Teacher Supply Giveaway events. “Whether teaching in a classroom or […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Latest News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers To Open 4 New Florida Winn-Dixie Stores Nov. 11
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers says it plans to introduce four new Winn-Dixie stores throughout Florida on Nov. 11 with the completed conversion of three former Earth Fare stores located in Boynton Beach, Jacksonville and Lakewood Ranch and one former Lucky’s Market in Gainesville. SEG is the parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
C-Store Master Breaks Ground On Robotic Distribution Warehouse
C-Store Master broke ground on the company’s new 120,000-square-foot automated warehouse Oct. 7 in Huntsville, Alabama. Scheduled to open in Q1 of 2021, the company has invested $12 million in the warehouse, which will be the only one of its kind in the country. The new warehouse has created 40 jobs that C-Store Master will be hiring for […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Home Page Latest News, Southwest
Affiliated Foods Reflects On Successful Virtual Fall Event
Affiliated Foods Inc. of Amarillo, Texas, recently held its first virtual event, “Together as 1,” from Aug. 24-28. Officials said the 3D experience, which took the place of AFI’s usual fall show, drew participants representing more than 300 membership store locations. Organizers and users were both pleased with what they described as a “great experience.” […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Giant Food Increases Sustainable Seafood Transparency Efforts
Giant Food, a greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, says it has joined the Ocean Disclosure Project (ODP), a global platform where retailers voluntarily share insight into their sourcing methods to ensure sustainable seafood practices. Giant’s sustainable seafood policy has always ensured that every seafood item sold in stores meets sustainability criteria, but the grocer is now taking […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, National
FMI Supports SCOTUS Case On States’ Ability To Limit Abusive Practices
On behalf of the 12,000 supermarket pharmacies operated by its member companies, FMI – The Food Industry Association says it was pleased the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments recently in the case of Rutledge v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association. FMI’s members both operate pharmacies and sponsor multistate healthcare plans regulated by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Farm Rich Joins SEC ‘Team’ As Official Frozen Snack Sponsor
St. Simons Island, Georgia-based Farm Rich, a frozen snacks and appetizers brands, and the Southeastern Conference have announced an exclusive three-year sponsorship that will feature Farm Rich as the “Official Frozen Snack of the SEC” across all SEC sports, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, gymnastics and more. This is a first for the brand and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Ontario Ranch, CA Welcomes 4th Stater Bros. Location
Stater Bros. Markets is opening a new supermarket to serve the community of Ontario Ranch in Ontario, California. It will be located at 3460 E. Ontario Ranch Road and will be the fourth to serve the city of Ontario. The new store will officially open for business on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6 a.m. with […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Cardenas Markets To Open Oct. 14 In Montclair, CA
Cardenas Markets will officially open its doors to the community of Montclair, California, on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Built from the ground up, the company’s 60th store is located at 5281 Holt Blvd. and stands at 41,652 sq. ft. Customers will find a variety of fresh and authentic product offerings that celebrate life, family and culture […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Calise Bakery Introduces New Brioche Style Cinnamon Chip Texas Toast
With more than 110 years of experience baking bread and rolls, Calise Bakery has entered the breakfast category with its new Brioche Style Cinnamon Chip Texas Toast. With this latest product innovation, Calise brings its signature gourmet brioche style bread to the breakfast table. Combining melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon chips with a brioche taste, the freshly baked Brioche […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
GVH Family Of Companies Marks 71st Anniversary With Eye To Future
by Buddy Furgerson, chairman of the board, and CEO Joe Schmidt of GVH Family of Companies This year, GVH Family of Companies celebrates 71 years in business. Our company started with Gage Van Horn answering an advertisement from Champion Gummed Tape Products to become a salesman for printed gummed paper tape and dispensers, which were used […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee Expands Free COVID-19 Testing To 150-Plus Locations
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has expanded free COVID-19 testing to more than 150 of its pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region. The testing was first rolled out in August to 11 Hy-Vee pharmacy locations. Each pharmacy location can accommodate up to 12 patients per hour. The tests are free and are administered via a Hy-Vee […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
ShopRite’s Wholesome Pantry Reimagines Packaging, Products
ShopRite has announced it is expanding and rebranding its award-winning Wholesome Pantry and Wholesome Pantry Organic product lines that are available at all of its stores in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania. The products also will be available at Fresh Grocer stores in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. ShopRite and The Fresh […]