by Cynthia Weifenbach, contributing writer In an effort to encourage shoppers to wear a mask in grocery stores during the COVID-19 pandemic, Montana is considering a 3 to 5 percent discount off the total bill at checkout for patrons with a mask on. “We looked at different things to do to get people to wear masks […]
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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.
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NGA, ISSA To Bring Outbreak Prevention Program To Independents
The National Grocers Association (NGA) is partnering with ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and the Global Risk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA, to bring a new, comprehensive cleaning, disinfection and infection prevention program to grocery retailers. The program, called the GBAC STAR, is the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response and recovery […]
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Junior’s Growing Along With Hidalgo In South Texas
by John McCurry / contributing writer Hidalgo County in South Texas, with a population approaching 900,000, is one of the fastest growing counties in the U.S. A major logistics hub, it is the No. 1. land port for fresh produce imports from Mexico, with about 2 million tons of fresh produce entering the country annually. […]
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Acosta Finds COVID-19 Pandemic Concern Levels Remain High
Acosta has released its seventh insight report on the continuing evolution of consumer behavior and outlook amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, which found many shoppers remain wary of dining in a restaurant as states reopen and restrictions are lifted, also provides suggestions to help retailers seize opportunities to support shoppers and local economies. “Even […]
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White’s Leadership Extended Well Beyond Wayfield, GFIA
Lifelong leader helped bring people together by Mary Margaret Stewart / staff writer Friends, family and colleagues are mourning the loss of grocery industry icon Andre Moses White, a man hailed for his charisma, versatility and leadership. “Moses was a uniter – he brought people together, and he lifted people up, and that included people […]
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P&G’s Safeguard Undertakes Initiative To Keep Children Healthy
Procter & Gamble brand, Safeguard, is undertaking a hygiene education and product donation initiative to help reach the estimated 48 million kids under the age of 12 that are re-entering playgrounds, parks, recreational facilities and schools in the U.S. this month. Safeguard will donate $10 million to promote handwashing habits among kids and provide more underserved […]
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Chicory Looks At Impact Of Coronavirus On Online Grocery Usage
Chicory has released the results of a new grocery consumer research study, quantifying the impact of the coronavirus on online grocery usage. The study shows that consumers are both shopping online for groceries more frequently and also checking out with bigger baskets. Online grocery usership grew in general. In April, 17 percent more survey respondents […]
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Ingles Markets To Give Second Appreciation Bonus
Ingles Markets says it will give a second appreciation bonus as part of its most recent efforts to recognize and support associates during the COVID-19 crisis. “We continue to meet the daily challenge of providing a safe and clean environment for our customers and associates. We will provide a second bonus payment of $300 to […]