Bakery manufacturer Baker Boy Inc., based in Dickinson, North Dakota, celebrated its 65th anniversary this week. Baker Boy President Guy Moos marked the occasion by praising all of the company’s employees, past and present. “I want to express my utmost gratitude to all of the dedicated people who have worked for Baker Boy over the […]
Category: COVID News
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.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Home Page Slider, West
CA Grocery Stores Enhance Commitment To Health, Safety For All
The California Grocers Association (CGA), in collaboration with Gov. Gavin Newsom and labor leaders, announced statewide safety standards that will help ensure consistent practices in all essential retail stores, including grocery, to enhance protection for employees and shoppers and prevent the spread of Covid-19. Some of the standards were formalized through an Executive Order issued […]
Posted inProduce News, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Produce For Kids Launches Stock The Food Pantries Initiative
Orlando, Florida-based Produce for Kids has provided more than 12 million meals to families in need through Feeding America over the years, and now the organization is looking to rally the produce industry and beyond to support Feeding America’s Covid-19 Response Fund through its new Stock the Food Pantries fundraising initiative. On April 1, Feeding America announced an estimated $1.4 […]
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New Study Reveals Covid-19 Impact On Americans’ Food Habits
Americans ordered to stay at home during the Covid-19 pandemic are being forced to find new ways to fulfill their daily responsibilities and occupy their free time. A new study released April 15—”America Gets Cooking: Food Trends During Covid-19″—offers a glimpse at how the coronavirus crisis is impacting adult American consumers’ food preferences and behaviors, […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Independent Supermarkets Brave Pandemic Challenges To Service Customers
Port Washington, New York-based Associated Supermarkets Group (ASG) says independent supermarkets are open and servicing their customer’s grocery needs despite facing many challenges, including lack of employees and an uncertain supply of goods due to the pandemic. Supermarket owners, along with their employees are on the front lines, opening their doors every day to keep […]
Posted inCenter Store, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Hellmann’s Establishes Food Relief Fund For Frontline Workers
As part of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Unilever’s ‘United for America’ initiative, Hellmann’s launched a Food Relief Fund that will provide $1 million to feed frontline workers and people in need in New York City, Hellmann’s birthplace and the current Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic epicenter. To start, Hellmann’s Food Relief Fund will provide $500,000 worth of […]
Posted inBakery News, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Flowers Foods Temporarily Closes Georgia Bakery Due To Pandemic
Thomasville, Georgia-based Flowers Foods Inc., producer of Nature’s Own, Wonder, Tastykake, Dave’s Killer Bread and other bakery foods, announced April 14 that it has temporarily stopped production at its bakery in Tucker, Georgia, to safeguard the wellness of its 255 team members. The bakery, which produces primarily frozen, non-retail specialty and foodservice bread and bun […]
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IDDBA Plans Live Webinar Series Through Remainder Of April
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) is conducting live webinars throughout the remainder of April. Webinars are open to both IDDBA members and nonmembers. The April schedule is as follows: April 17: Retail Fresh Foods and COVID-19: What’s Next for Deli, Dairy, and Bakery—Since the beginning of March, producers and retailers in the fresh […]