West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Ve is seeking to hire 1,000 pharmacy technicians across its eight-state region, as it continues to expand its COVID-19 testing services and prepares for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Hy-Vee is hiring both full- and part-time licensed pharmacy technicians across its more than 270 pharmacies to provide additional support to […]
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COVID-19 NEWS
This is an unprecedented time in our history. As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, we at The Shelby Report are committed to keeping you informed of the latest news and developments in the food manufacturing, distribution and retail channels, which are so vital to the survival of communities across our country and across the world. Read about recent developments here; we will continue to share stories as the fight against this global pandemic continues.
Consumer Brands Comments On Biden Picks To Lead COVID Response
The Consumer Brands Association released the following statement from Geoff Freeman, president and CEO, on the news that President-elect Joe Biden will name Jeff Zients and Vivek Murthy to lead COVID-19 response: “President-elect Biden’s choices of Jeff Zients and Vivek Murthy further show his acute focus on eradicating the pandemic in this country. Both individuals […]
Giant Food Launches Lend A Hand For Hunger Holiday Program
Giant Food, a greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, has launched its Lend a Hand for Hunger campaign to benefit five area food banks – Capital Area Food Bank, Maryland Food Bank, Food Bank of Delaware, Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. The food banks are all part of the Feeding America network, which […]
Hy-Vee Reinstates Reserved Shopping Hours For High Risk Consumers
As of Nov. 23, West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has reinstated its reserved shopping hour for customers considered “high risk” in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases throughout its eight-state region. The reserved hour will be offered at all Hy-Vee locations from 7-8 a.m., Monday through Friday, and is dedicated for these customers: […]
What Did Agriculture Learn In 2020? That It Shouldn’t Delay Planning
by Cindy Sorensen / The Grocery Group There is no doubt the coronavirus is the top story of the year. There is not an industry or country that hasn’t been impacted by it. Much has been written about the excess of food that was created when an entire distribution channel was shut down as a result of […]
JBS USA To Cover 100% Of COVID-19 Healthcare Costs For Workforce
As part of its commitment to team member health and safety, JBS USA announced an enhancement to the company’s health plan to cover 100 percent of costs associated with COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment. This is in addition to free COVID-19 testing that has been available for the company’s team members since March. With implementation of […]
Survey Finds Grocery Shoppers Opting For Virtual Carts During Pandemic
A new Oracle Grocery Retail survey shows that 53 percent of respondents in the U.S. have shopped online for groceries during the pandemic, with 37 percent stocking up more frequently online than in-store. And few people plan to reverse course – 93 percent of those surveyed said they plan to shop online for groceries post-pandemic, with 74 […]
Hormel Foods And Brookshire Grocery Co. Donate $100K To Food Banks
Hormel Foods Corp. and Brookshire Grocery Co. partnered to donate more than $100,000 in proteins to food banks in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas as part of the Hormel Cure 81 Hams for Hunger program. The two companies are donating pork loin and peanut butter to food banks and food pantries in communities where Brookshire’s, Super […]
