Stop & Shop will be the first grocery retailer to participate in the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine’s Roundtable on Obesity Solutions. Stop & Shop President Gordon Reid, who will serve as committee advisor from the grocery retail sector, will lead Stop & Shop’s participation. He will work alongside experts from fields such as […]
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.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Acosta Report Explores Recent Health And Wellness Trends
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods industry, released its latest research report, “COVID-19 Has Elevated the Health & Wellness Trends of Recent Years,” highlighting category trends, shopper behaviors and implications for retailers. The report, which found 33 percent of today’s shoppers identify cost as the […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Association News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, National
Nutrition Incentives: A Win-Win For Northgate Gonzalez Markets
by Pat Jones, NGA project assistant Northgate Gonzalez Markets is a family-owned independent grocery chain that has been operating in four California counties (Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange and Riverside) for 41 years and currently operates 41 locations. The stores primarily serve Hispanic and moderate to low-income communities. The family firmly believes that nutrition education […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Balls Food Stores, Vitamist Making Available Immune Support Products
Balls Food Stores and Vitamist, a pioneer in oral spray nutraceuticals, are making available Vitamist Immune Support supplement products in Balls Foods Stores locations throughout the Kansas City area. Vitamist’s Vitamin D3 and Vitamin C + Zinc products have been specially formulated to support and benefit immune health. Vitamin D is emerging as a key […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Whole Foods Market And Headspace Team Up To Support Well-Being
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market and Headspace have combined their expertise to help revitalize consumers’ overall well-being this spring. The cross-platform collaboration includes a mood-brightening IGTV recipe series called Food for Mood; three new meditations focused on mindful shopping, cooking and eating; and a one-month free trial of Headspace Plus. A recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Kellogg Company, Future Food-Tech To Launch Start-Up Innovation Challenge
Kellogg Company has released more details about a collaboration with Future Food-Tech to launch an Innovation Challenge, giving new talent in the industry a chance to shine. Wellness is a major area of focus for Kellogg, and through this challenge the company is seeking pitches on unique plant-based ideas that support digestive wellness. D’Anne Hayman, VP of […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Rollin’ n Bowlin’ Kicks Off 2021 With New Distribution Partner
Rollin’ n Bowlin’, a ready-to-blend smoothie and açaí brand, continues to expand its reach to new consumers across the U.S. by signing with health food distributor KeHE. The partnership will introduce Rollin’ n Bowlin’ to eight KeHE distribution centers in Illinois, California, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Indiana and Oregon. “KeHE’s mission to ‘serve to make lives better’ […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, National
A Data-Driven Rebrand: Nature Nate’s Honey Co. Shows Off New Look
While Americans want 2020 to be far in the rearview mirror, there’s no doubt that the last year has driven lasting change across the grocery industry. Consumers have fundamentally shifted how they shop and what products they are buying, with analysts emphasizing that pandemic-induced consumer trends are here to stay. Between the rise of at-home […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Bob’s Red Mill Adds Almond To Line Of Protein Powders
Bob’s Red Mill will add Almond Protein Powder to its line of single-ingredient protein powders, which includes Hemp, Soy and Whey. This move is in response to consumer desire for plant-based protein powder options, with the niche category experiencing a strong increase in year-over-year demand. The newest offering provides 20 grams of protein per serving […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Natural Grocers Invites Consumers To Join New Initiatives
Every year health and wellness goals – such as eat better, manage stress and stay hydrated – compete for the top spots on New Year’s resolution lists. But even resolutions set with the best of intentions can be tricky to stick to, as studies show that approximately 80 percent fail by mid-February. Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Nutrition Partners To Host Free Virtual Workshops In January
With New Year’s resolutions fresh in many minds, Stop & Shop’s Nutrition Partners has launched a new month-long series of free virtual workshops to help those intent on getting healthy. Throughout the month of January, the Nutrition Partners will coach participants to create realistic and achievable health and wellness goals that they can keep throughout the […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, West
There’s Still Time To Support Team Shelby USA In Hike The Halo 2020
Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation runs through Dec. 20 Cynthia Weifenbach, a Southern California-based writer and frequent contributor to The Shelby Report, is participating in the virtual Hike the Halo 2020 campaign, a benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation that runs through Dec. 20. Sue Klug has organized Team Shelby USA, which is participating in […]
Posted inBeverage News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Partners With L.A. Libations To Pilot New Beverages In 2021
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market has partnered with L.A. Libations to launch emerging brands at 50 selected stores in California, as part of L.A. Libations’ SoCal Incubation Program (SIP). The assortment will add to Sprouts’ offering of healthier products to meet the growing demands of the consumer, including plant-based, keto-friendly and paleo. “In January, we’re accelerating […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Crispy Green Reminds Consumers To Try Its Fruit Snacks
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Crispy Green is reminding shoppers to try Crispy Fruit, a freeze-dried fruit snack for healthy snacking in the new year. After indulging on holiday goodies, according to Crispy Green, consumers will be searching for healthy, but tasty snacks to help them get back on track as the New Year begins. Crispy Fruit […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Unilever Has Signed Agreement To Acquire SmartyPants Vitamins
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire SmartyPants Vitamins, a U.S.-based vitamin, mineral and supplement company. Based in Los Angeles, SmartyPants Vitamins was founded in 2011 by entrepreneurs Courtney Nichols Gould and Gordon Gould, who set out to create a comprehensive supplement made from premium ingredients to support the well-being needs […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Natural Grocers Predicts Top 10 Nutrition Trends For 2021
Natural Grocers has released the fifth annual Top 10 Nutrition Trends predictions, a composite of the most anticipated and unexpected health, food and nutrition trends for 2021. Natural Grocers’ Nutrition Education team, made up of health and wellness experts – ranging from Registered Dietitians to Certified Natural Foods Chefs – collaborated with retailer’s buyers and analysts. For […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Nature’s Way Launches Six Supplement Products In New KiDS Line
Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Nature’s Way, a dietary supplement provider, has launched its new line of KiDS products spanning across multiple needs. The line includes a kid’s multivitamin plus immune support (Nature’s Way Happy & Healthy Multi), a supplement for bone and muscle support (Nature’s Way Growing Bones & Muscles), a supplement for calm mood support (Nature’s Way Cool, Calm […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Shelby Originals, West
AFS: Enriching Lives, One Retailer, Family, Meal At A Time
Mission statement shapes corporate responsibility by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer As a longtime wholesaler, Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores holds a sense of corporate responsibility. CEO Neal Berube believes this responsibility shines through in the company’s mission statement – enriching lives, one retailer, one family, one meal at a time. “Enriching lives – […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Alani Nu Partners With Target For National Launch In Over 1,800 Stores
Louisville, Kentucky-based Alani Nu, a supplement, health and nutrition company, is debuting its energy drinks in Target stores across the nation. With 200 mg of caffeine and 10 calories per 12-oz. slim can, Alani Nu’s energy drinks are also known for their innovative flavor options, modern branding and quality formulations. “Our expansion into Target stores […]
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 […]