by John McCurry, contributing writer Fairvalue has been the prominent independent grocer in Caldwell County, North Carolina, for more than 75 years. The company currently operates stores in Lenoir and Granite Falls. Shawn Yambor is the current owner, following in the footsteps of his father, who had a long career in the industry. Yambor’s parents purchased […]
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Posted inPiggly Wiggly, COVID News, Home Page Latest News, Shelby Exclusives, Southeast
Market Profile: Piggly Wiggly Keeping Pace With Pandemic Challenges, Changes
Manufacturers don’t ‘see this going away’ until late 2021 by John McCurry, contributing writer James Messer knows the grocery business. The Lenoir, North Carolina, native has spent the past 45 years in the industry. Now president of Piggly Wiggly North Carolina LLC, he oversees 38 stores in the eastern part of the state. Without doubt […]
Posted inShelby Exclusives, Home Page Slider, National, Snacks Brands
National Confectioners Association Generating ‘Positive Brand Identity’
Downs-led organization touts Always A Treat campaign by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer The new focus of the National Confectioners Association is on four goals – advocacy communication, trends and disruptions, thought leadership and financial strength. According to John Downs, the NCA’s president and CEO, these aspects “matter the most to the confectionery industry.” And […]
Posted inPackaging News, Guest Contributors, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Shelby Exclusives
Sorensen: Take A Look At Closed Loop Recycling For Produce Packing And Shipping
by Cindy Sorensen/founder, The Grocery Group Consumers have a plethora of choices in the grocery store today. Manufacturers have responded to consumer research to ideate and develop products that will meet changing consumer tastes, trends and demands. Retailers, too, had to change their merchandising, assortment and pricing strategies to meet the demands of shoppers. The power […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Home Page Latest News, National, Online Grocery Technology, Shelby Exclusives
Vertical Farming Firms Expanding Distribution Across Country
Lettuce touted as hyperlocal, healthier This is the second article in a three-part series by The Shelby Report on the produce industry. by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Over the past decade or so, vertical farming has grown tremendously through research and development. And during COVID, it proved to be a safe and reliable solution for some […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
MIDWEST: Aldi Unveils Top 20 Fan Favorite Products For 2020
Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi has released the second annual Fan Favorites survey results, showcasing a powerful testament to #ALDILove, with more than 177,000 shoppers voting for their most-loved Aldi-exclusive products across 20 categories. Mama Cozzi’s Take & Bake Deli Pizza earned the title of overall winner and repeated as the Fan Favorite in the easy meal […]
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USC FIM Class Of 2020 Holds Virtual Graduation
Also honors top exec, departing professor From staff reports Only high-potential employees of proven ability from food industry companies are eligible for admission into the Food Industry Management Program at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. But the 2020 FIM Program was anything but typical. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, USC […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Shelby Exclusives, West
Market Profile: Broulim’s Fresh Foods – ‘It’s Like A Family Working For This Company’
Employee-owned retailer features ‘grocerant’ concept by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Rigby, Idaho-based Broulim’s Fresh Foods has been in business for 98 years. The week after Labor Day was the company’s 98th anniversary. Scott Zahrn, sales and operations manager, has been with the independent retailer for about two decades. During that time, he said the […]