Smart & Final opened its doors Jan. 8 at Jordan Downs Plaza, a mixed-use public housing community in Los Angeles’ Watts neighborhood. The brand-new grocery store is a vital part of the redevelopment of Jordan Downs. In an area that has faced the challenge of convenient access to nutritious food, the new store says it […]
Category: Frozen Food
Magnum Launches Ice Cream Made With Ruby Chocolate
Magnum ice cream has introduced Magnum Ruby Minis, said to be the first national ice cream brand in the U.S. to launch an ice cream featuring the new chocolate variant, Ruby. Magnum Ruby Minis are available in packs of six bars at select retailers and will be available at grocery stores nationwide for a suggested […]
Summit Marketing Partners Acquires Howard F. George Food Brokers
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Summit Marketing Partners has finalized an agreement to acquire Howard F. George Food Brokers. With this acquisition, Summit Marketing continues its growth and expansion and furthers its goal of becoming the premier food brokerage in the Midwest in deli/bakery, meat/seafood and frozen/grocery. “This move allows us to continue to focus on growing […]
Tommy’s Superfoods Debuts Two Whole-Plant-Based Frozen Products
Tommy’s Superfoods, has introduced two new plant-based products: Asian Fusion and Cauliflower & Purple Sweet Potatoes. All of Tommy’s veggie blends begin with whole vegetables, minimally processed and seasoned with all-natural, hand-crafted seasoning blends and fresh herbs. All of the company’s products are certified vegan, non-GMO and low sodium (by FDA standards). Asian Fusion is […]
Kellogg’s Releases Disney’s ‘Frozen 2’ Cereal, Waffles, Snacks
To coincide with the recent release of “Frozen 2” in theaters, Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. teamed up with Disney to offer a new “Frozen 2”-inspired cereal, “Frozen 2”-themed classic Kellogg’s snacks and breakfast waffles, along with specially marked in-pack giveaways and a movie snack cash offer. The new Disney’s “Frozen 2” Kellogg’s cereal features sweet O’s, […]
Publix Set To Open New Store In Northport, Alabama
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets will open a new store Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7 a.m. at the Shops at Bristol Park in Northport, Alabama. “We look forward to offering the Publix shopping experience to more customers in Northport,” said Brenda Reid, Publix media and community relations manager for the Atlanta division. It will be […]
‘Frozen 2’ Ice Cream Cake Makes Its Grocery Store Debut
To mark the release of Disney’s “Frozen 2,” which hit theaters Nov. 22, Carvel, in partnership with Rich Products/I Love Ice Cream Cakes, released a special-edition Disney “Frozen 2” Ice Cream Cake. The new product, which is the first ice cream cake under the Disney “Frozen 2” moniker, is a snowflake-themed cake with vanilla and chocolate ice […]
On Site: Northgate González Expands Into Riverside, Calif., With New Store
The Shelby Report’s VP-West Bob Reeves attended the VIP reception the evening before the new Northgate González Market opened Nov. 20 in Riverside, California. Guests were treated to a private tour of the store and the opportunity to mingle with members of the Riverside community, members of the González family and store associates. Homemade tortillas, […]
Beetnik Foods Expands Reach With Kroger Distribution
Beetnik Foods, an Austin, Texas-based organic food brand specializing in organic, gluten-free, humanely raised, grass-fed beef and chicken entrées, now will be available to Kroger shoppers in more than 700 stores across the country. Early November, Kroger shoppers will be able to purchase either beef or chicken Beetnik frozen meatball pouches. Both products are certified USDA Organic and […]
SpartanNash Opens Produce Distribution Center In Fargo, North Dakota
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash held the grand opening of its Fargo produce distribution center. The 80,000-s.f. facility has the capacity for 1,600 items—including 300 organic items—and is solely dedicated to produce and floral distribution. To bring the Fargo produce DC to life, SpartanNash invested nearly $10 million and created 30 jobs, including specialized warehouse teams, […]
Athens Foods Launches Gluten-Free Phyllo Dough Bites
Cleveland, Ohio-based Athens Foods, the world’s largest producer of phyllo dough and phyllo dough products, has debuted its all-new gluten-free frozen phyllo bites, available in select grocery stores nationwide this month. The new gluten-free phyllo bites bring classic Greek dough to a whole new range of snacks for those with gluten sensitivity, allergy or preference. […]
H-E-B Delivers Second Location To Kingwood, Texas, Community
H-E-B will expand its footprint within the Kingwood community in Houston, opening its newest location H-E-B Market at Northpark on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The 102,000-s.f. store is located at 19529 Northpark Drive. Kingwood resident Blake Willenborg will serve as GM and draw from his 15 years with H-E-B, having started as a bagger after graduating […]
Whole Foods Market, Amazon Again Offering Turkey Deals
Starting Nov. 13, Amazon and Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market are offering deals on organic and classic turkeys for Thanksgiving. All customers can choose from select organic ($3.49 per pound) and classic turkeys ($2.49 per pound). Prime members will save $2.99 per pound on organic and $1.99 per pound on classic turkey. All turkeys sold […]
Food City Opens Largest Ground-Up Store In Hometown Of Abingdon
The new Food City at 151 Cook Street in Abingdon, Virginia, opened on Oct 30. The 62,000-s.f.-plus flagship store—the largest store the grocer has constructed—is a replacement for the company’s existing Towne Centre Drive location. “This day has been long awaited by our company, our loyal customers and our dedicated associates and we couldn’t be […]
Swiss Rösti Partners With Launch 2 Market Brand Accelerator
Swiss Rösti, the Portland, Oregon-based maker of Rösti Crispy Filled Potatoes, now is an integrated partner with Launch 2 Market (L2M) Brand Accelerator in Clackamas, Oregon. With this partnership, Swiss Rösti says it receives the capital and resources to meet the growing demand for its products as the brand expands nationwide. “As a young company, […]
Butterball Launches Limited-Edition Premium Oven-Ready Stuffing
Garner, North Carolina-based Butterball has been in business for more than 60 years. The brand, best known for its turkey, now is offering a line of stuffing. Butterball Premium Stuffing comes in two flavors: Traditional Savory Herb and Cornbread with Turkey Sausage. Pre-packaged in an oven-ready tray, this stuffing goes straight from freezer to the […]
Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Appoints New Executive Leadership Team
Following the news of the brand’s new headquarters in Boulder, Colorado, and its founders bringing in Craig Shiesley as CEO, Yasso has chosen a new executive leadership team. Joining the brand are Andy Judd, CMO; Paul Kenny, chief customer officer; Robert Machado, chief supply chain officer; and Peter Riccio, CFO. “Since officially joining Yasso in July, one of my immediate goals […]
Morano Gelato Launches Industry’s First Home Gelato Mix
Morano Gelato will launch a home mix for gelato, which allows home chefs to create creamy, restaurant-quality gelato at home with the addition of a few fresh ingredients. The new mix is the industry’s first home mix for gelato, based on the recipe from Morano Gelato, a New England-based gelato company. The Morano Gelato Mix, […]
Frozen Food Manufacturer Rosina Makes Management Changes
Rosina, a Buffalo, New York-based frozen specialty food manufacturer, has promoted Tom Finn, former VP of sales and marketing for the consumer products division, to VP of business development. Finn reports to John Zimmerman, Rosina’s SVP of business development, and oversees all sales and business development for the consumer products and foodservice sales divisions. Jim […]
Spinx Holds Grand Opening At Easley, South Carolina, Store
The Spinx Co., the Greenville, South Carolina-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations and 50 car washes statewide, opened its newest store in Easley, South Carolina. The ribbon was cut Oct. 24. Located at 4283 Calhoun Memorial Highway, the new store features a Ride ‘N Shine Tunnel Wash with free vacuums […]
