Daytrip, a San Francisco-based cannabis product brand, has rolled out its CBD-infused sparkling water. The initial line is available in four natural fruit flavors: Cherry, Coconut Pineapple, Lemon Lime and Tangerine. The company says that unlike other CBD-infused products, Daytrip’s proprietary foliole nexus technology uses high-frequency energy to minimize the CBD particle size and infuse […]
Category: Health & Wellness
The Shelby Report covers health and wellness for grocery retailers nationwide, from better-for-you products and natural and organic trends to supplements, functional foods and supplier announcements. Updated regularly across our five regional editions.
SEG Stores To Take On Javalution Hemp Infused Coffee In 4Q
Youngevity International Inc. (YGYI) has gained distribution in all Southeastern Grocers (SEG) stores for its Javalution Hemp Infused Coffee made by its CLR Roasters wholly-owned subsidiary. Javalution is scheduled to ship in the fourth quarter to SEG’s 400 Winn-Dixie, 96 Bi-Lo, 25 Fresco y Mas and 50 Harveys stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, […]
Sprouts Hiring 150 For New West Covina, California, Store
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market soon will finish construction on its new store in West Covina, California. The more than 30,000-s.f. store at 2630 East Workman will open on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 7 a.m. Details about the grand opening celebration will be announced at a later date. The new West Covina Sprouts is bringing […]
ShopRite Opens New Store In New Milford, New Jersey
ShopRite has opened a state-of-the-art, full-service supermarket in New Milford, New Jersey. Located at 250 River Road, the new store is owned and operated by the Inserra family and Inserra Supermarkets. It features nearly 50,000 s.f. of retail space and offers groceries containing both private label items, national brands and daily deliveries of fresh produce, […]
Former ThinkThin CEO Joins Rebbl Organic As CEO
Rebbl, the organic plant-based beverage brand based in Emeryville, California, has named Michele Kessler CEO. Kessler has nearly 30 years of experience in the consumer package goods industry, most recently serving as CEO of the protein bar company thinkThin, where she doubled the business and led it through an acquisition valued at more than $200 […]
Quanta CBD Muscle Rub Being Tested In 25 Skogen’s Festival Foods
Quanta Inc. is distributing its Quanta CBD Muscle Rub in Skogen’s Festival Foods, an employee- and family-owned grocery store chain with stores across Wisconsin. This marks the first time Quanta’s products are being sold in grocery stores. The initial test market consists of 25 Festival Foods locations. Quanta’s team will be conducting demos of its […]
Jensen Meat Co. Owners Acquire Before The Butcher
Gregg and Jeff Hamann, owners of San Diego ground beef producer Jensen Meat Co., have acquired controlling interest in Before the Butcher, an Irvine, California-based maker of plant-based “meats.” The acquisition closed May 23. Financial details were not disclosed. The acquisition gives Before the Butcher access to a $25 million line of credit, a 90,000-s.f. […]
Foley Succeeds Leopardi As President Of Meals & Beverages At Campbell
Chris Foley has been named president of Campbell Meals & Beverages and SVP of Campbell Soup Co., the Camden, New Jersey-based company announced June 10. Foley succeeds Roberto Leopardi, former president–Meals & Beverages, who is leaving the company. Foley will lead the $4.3 billion Meals & Beverages division that includes the company’s U.S. soup, simple […]
U.S. CBD Market Conceivably A $6 Billion Industry By 2025
The CBD market in the U.S.—referring to hemp-derived cannabidiol—could be a $6 billion industry by 2025 when considering legalized sales of food and beverage products containing CBD from hemp, according to Nielsen. Within the U.S., non-consumable CBD products have been appearing on shelves within major retail outlets. Some consumers are finding CBD from hemp appealing […]
Buzzagogo Founder To Pitch At Walmart’s 2019 Open Call Event
Joyce Dales, founder of Buzzagogo and inventor of 100 percent natural cold, flu and allergy nasal swab remedy Cold Bee Gone, was notified that her company was selected from thousands of applicants to pitch at Walmart’s 2019 Open Call Event June 18-19 at Walmart’s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. The Walmart Open Call is an annual […]
HyVida Hydrogen-Infused Sparkling Waters On Shelf At Meijer
In a deal involving two West Michigan-based companies, HyVida Brands Inc., maker of hydrogen-infused sparkling waters, has expanded its Midwest retail footprint with Meijer. “Meijer was quick to identify HyVida as more than a hydrogen infused beverage, but also as a healthier sparkling water to support Meijer’s commitment (to provide) innovative, healthy options at its […]
Ever & Ever Canned Water A Challenger For Bottled Water
Ever & Ever, an aluminum canned water brand, is looking to break into the conventional water category that currently is dominated by single-use plastic. Ever & Ever is owned and produced by All Market Inc. (AMI), parent company of coconut water brand Vita Coco and organic energy drink brand Runa. Unlike single-use plastic water bottles, […]
So Yummy, Chefs Menu Partner For Retail Meal Kit Expansion
First Media’s So Yummy brand is making its first entrée into retail through a partnership with Chefs Menu. The two companies will deliver seven meal prep kits to thousands of U.S. grocery stores this fall. With prices ranging from $12.99-$18.99, each meal kit pairs So Yummy’s food hacks, accessed via on-box QR codes, with prepared […]
Publix Kicks Off Its Latest ‘Produce For Kids’ Campaign
On May 30, Publix Super Markets launched the biannual campaign, Produce For Kids, centered around better-choice eating and consumption of produce while raising funds for Feeding America food banks. Produce for Kids is entering the 17th year working with Lakeland, Florida-based Publix and produce partners. The campaign touts more than 6.9 million meals donated to […]
Publix Again Partnered With Mind Body Social On Mom Wellness Series
Mind Body Social partnered with Publix Super Markets Inc. and some of the most inspirational wellness providers and influencer moms across South Florida to present the second annual “Mother’s May Wellness Series.” The series featured 68 events during the month of May, from Palm Beach Gardens to Pinecrest, including prenatal yoga, meditation, workouts, Pilates, nutritional […]
Keurig Dr Pepper Reveals New Corporate Responsibility Commitments
Keurig Dr Pepper on June 3 announced unified Corporate Responsibility (CR) commitments to deliver positive impact, less than a year after the merger of Burlington, Massachusetts-based Keurig Green Mountain and Dallas, Texas-based Dr Pepper Snapple Group. KDP’s new “Drink Well. Do Good.” CR platform was developed following extensive analysis across the company’s expansive hot and […]
Napa Valley Olive Oil Competition Yields Three Best Of Show Winners
The Napa Valley Olive Oil Competition, produced by Celebrate Napa Valley, marked its ninth year this May. Best of Show awards went to Fandango Olive Oil‘s “Elegante” Organic Arbequina, Grgich Hills Estate‘s Organic Extra Virgin olive oil and Dry Creek Olive Co.‘s co-milled Persian Lime olive oil. The competition brings together the farming community in […]
Pearson Offers New Fresh Ramen Grab ’N Go Meal Kit Concept
Building on the popularity of ramen, Pearson Foods Corp. has created a new convenience meal concept. The new Fresh Ramen line features grab ‘n go bowls filled with fresh-cut vegetables and fresh ramen noodles with a variety of savory broth seasonings. Only one other element was needed to fully support the new brand: a distinctive, […]
Honey Stinger Updating Brand Identity And Packaging
For the first time in 17 years, Honey Stinger is sporting a brand new look. It has begun releasing an updated brand identity, including a new logo, colors and font, new brand statement and tagline, and all-new packaging across its full product lineup. The comprehensive brand refresh comes at a time of significant growth and […]
Americans Trying Cannabis, Hemp To Reduce Use Of Rx Painkillers
New research from Radius Global Market Research has found that American adults are consuming cannabis and hemp products to reduce use of prescription painkillers. According to Radius’ “Cannabis and Hemp Trends Report,” more than 44 million adults aged 55 and older used cannabis for pain management in 2018. The study, which surveyed more than 2,000 […]
