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Steritech Offers New Services To Assist Stores During Pandemic

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Steritech, a provider of specialized food safety and brand protection services for the restaurant, food retail, foodservice and hospitality industries, has launched two new services, as well as a virtual component, to help the food service industry reinforce safety measures during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The Covid-19 Protocol Check will provide food […]

Posted inInternational Foods, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Fresh Farms Praises Efforts Of Employees During Covid-19 Crisis

The Shelby Report received a Covid-19 briefing on March 25 from Dino Svigos of Fresh Farms, which has four markets in the Chicago area. Svigos is a principal in two of the locations, which range in size from 10,000 to 60,000 s.f. Their wholesaler is UNFI. As with most grocery retailers across the country, Fresh […]

Posted inProduce News, COVID News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Wish Farms Supplies Local Food Banks Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, Wish Farms is aiding local food banks during the Covid-19 pandemic. “The need is urgent. We have seen double the amount of people we normally see since the crisis began. With stores having a hard time keeping shelves stocked, our organization’s usual supply chain […]

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Dais X Offers Free Online Ordering, E-Commerce Resources During Crisis

Dais X, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based digital company that works with middle-market companies, is providing online ordering and e-commerce resources free of charge to small businesses in the food and beverage industry. Certain qualifying businesses also will be offered a suite of free services during the Covid-19 crisis.  Dais X made the decision to aid small […]

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CGA Offers Covid-19 Update, Smart & Final Reaches Out

As new information is released each day pertaining to the Covid-19 pandemic, industry associations are keeping their members informed while local grocers continue to help those in need. The California Grocers Association (CGA) has been issuing updates to its members on government mandates as they are adopted. And Smart & Final, through its foundation, is […]

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Kroger, Mattress Mack, Houston Mayor Partner On Senior Needs Drive

The Kroger Co., along with Jim McIngvale “Mattress Mack” of Gallery Furniture and Houston, Texas, Mayor Sylvester Turner have formed a partnership to feed more than 10,000 seniors in need.  “There is an extremely large number of housebound seniors in our community who don’t have access to the food and supplies they need,” said Joe […]

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This Saves Lives Debuts New Kids Krispy Treats; Expands Existing Lines

Los Angeles, California-based This Saves Lives, a snack brand on a mission to end early childhood malnutrition, has launched its second kids snack line, Kids Krispy Kritter Treats, in addition to four new Classic Bar flavors and two new Kids Snack Bar flavors. Like all This Saves Lives foods, every single purchase sends a life-saving food packet to a child […]

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Fresh Produce Sales Up 33.9% Amid Increase In Covid-19 Cases

by Anne-Marie Roerink/210 Analytics LLC As coranavirus social distancing measures are tightening and the number of confirmed cases are growing, retail sales are surging. Shoppers are stocking up on staples and fresh foods. 210 Analytics analyzed the sales results, provided by IRI. Total store sales increased 62.5 percent over the week ending March 15, with […]