Sterilex, a Hunt Valley, Maryland-based provider of EPA-registered disinfectant products suitable for use in food facilities, says it has an expanded protocol designed to be used by foodservice operations to safeguard workers. “Essential workers at restaurants and foodservice operations don’t have the luxury of telecommuting. It requires hands-on labor and an element of risk 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.
The Giant Co. Donates $250K To Local Hunger Relief Efforts
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. is making an additional donation of $250,000 to 18 local hunger relief organizations across its footprint. Each organization will use the funds to help address immediate needs including supplying food and ensuring critical food delivery to families in need throughout local communities in addition to helping offset added operational expenses […]
Food Lion Feeds To Support Thousands Of Children During Pandemic
Continuing its mission to nourish neighbors in the towns and cities impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19), Food Lion Feeds is partnering with school districts across its footprint to help in their efforts of delivering meals to children and their families. Beginning April 17 and occurring weekly, Food Lion Feeds will donate reusable food bags to […]
Krewe of Red Beans, Rouses Markets Partner For Feed The Second Line
The Krewe of Red Beans is joining forces with New Orleans-based Rouses Markets, Market Umbrella, the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic & Assistance Foundation and Preservation Hall Foundation to launch Feed the Second Line. On March 17, the Krewe of Red Beans, a Lundi Gras walking parade, began raising money to buy food from locally owned-New Orleans […]
Stater Bros. Markets Extends Operating Hours In All Locations
Effective Monday, April 27, all 169 Stater Bros. Markets locations will modify their temporary operating hours to 8 a.m.-11 p.m. The stores will continue to offer an exclusive senior shopping hour from 7- 8 a.m. daily. These store hour modifications will be effective until further notice. “We are dedicated to serving our community by offering […]
H-E-B, Favor Introduce New Express Delivery In Texas
H-E-B and Favor Delivery have introduced a new service, Express Delivery, that allows customers to have grocery essentials delivered straight to their doorstep in two hours or less. In addition to H-E-B Curbside and Home Delivery, Texans can now use Favor’s new service to have products delivered from every H-E-B, Central Market and Joe V’s […]
Weis Markets Partners With Telehealth Platform Healthie
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets is partnering with online telehealth platform Healthie. Using this platform, customers can consult with a Weis Markets registered dietitian in their area via video chat to manage any new or existing health conditions from the safety of their homes. Using Healthie, Weis Markets Registered Dietitians can discuss the following health conditions […]
Hy-Vee Offers Sale For Customers ‘Styling’ From Home
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. says it is seeing a significant increase in the purchase of hair and beauty products across its more than 265 stores following the temporary closure of many salons, barbershops and spas throughout Hy-Vee’s eight-state region due to the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) situation. Since mid-March, hair coloring, nail polish and […]
