Wouldn’t it be great if you could lock in on some simple life rules for success that you and your circle could easily understand and follow? Even better, what if everyone knew that those were the same rules you follow? And what if those rules could actually be applied at home? What follows is a […]
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Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Feature, West, Whole Foods
Commitment To Quality, Consistency Key to Gaviña Coffee Co.’s Success
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, The Shelby Report of the West recently visited with Lisette Gaviña Lopez, a fourth-generation coffee roaster at her family’s business, Vernon, California-based Gaviña Coffee Company. Company history For those unfamiliar with Gaviña Coffee Company, can you provide a brief overview of the company’s history? The Gaviña coffee legacy began […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Northeast
Authenticity, Discovery Foundations Of Friends’ Marketplace In MA
Reflecting on the past eight years of running Friends’ Marketplace in Massachusetts and the decision to buy the two stores from his father, Brian Junkins and wife Monila have encountered challenges along the way but are proud of what they have created. Among the changes the pair have made since taking over include expanding the […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, West
UFIA Inducts Peterson’s Market Owner Into Hall Of Fame
The Utah Food Industry Association, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024, hosted its 2024 Annual Conference and Celebration Aug. 6 at the Davis County Conference Center. At the celebration, the association inducted Monte Peterson, owner of Peterson’s Market, into its Hall of Fame. Peterson learned his work ethic and the basics of the grocery business […]
Posted inEmerging Leaders, National
Shelby Publishing Recognizes 2024 Emerging Leaders
Shelby Publishing has revealed its 2024 Emerging Leaders. The awards identify and recognize the next generation of leadership across all sectors of the food industry – retailers, wholesalers, distributors, suppliers/vendors and solutions providers. “The Emerging Leaders platform is Shelby’s contribution to all the initiatives in place to attract and retain talented individuals,” said Stephanie Reid, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Feature, Midwest
STF Committed To Positive, Supportive Environment For Diverse Workforce
Seaboard Triumph Foods, a joint venture between Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods, recently marked its seventh anniversary of operations in Sioux City, Iowa. The state-of-the-art STF pork processing facility has become a cornerstone of the local economy, as it is the largest employer in the city. STF processes about 22,000 hogs per day, producing a […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Feature, Midwest
Seaboard Triumph Foods’ Media Tour Highlights Connected Food System
Seaboard Foods, a leading pork processor, recently hosted a media tour of its Seaboard Triumph Foods processing facility in Sioux City, Iowa. The tour was followed by a question-and-answer session with company executives. STF is a joint venture of Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods. Before entering the processing facility floor, those on the tour were […]
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Nominations Sought For Shelby’s Exceptional Independents Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for Shelby Publishing’s third annual Exceptional Independents Awards. Nominations are open to independent retailers. “Independents are the backbone of our industry, and this awards program is an opportunity to recognize them for their contributions,” said Stephanie Reid, president of Shelby Publishing. “Independents are a vital part of their communities […]