Island Pacific Supermarket recently completed a community-driven campaign, with volunteers joining efforts to assemble care packs and distribute food and beverages to wildfire-affected areas of Los Angeles. To continue its efforts, Island Pacific is extending its free meals for first responders program until Jan. 20. Relief goods were delivered to the L.A. Regional Food Bank in City of […]
Category: International Foods
The Shelby Report covers multicultural and international foods for grocery retailers nationwide, from global flavors and Hispanic, Asian and world market trends to supplier announcements and merchandising strategies for reaching diverse shoppers. Updated regularly across our five regional editions.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, International Foods, West
Island Pacific Partners With GCash For Financial Services
Island Pacific Seafood Market has forged a partnership with GCash, the Philippines’ leading financial technology app, that will allow shoppers to send money, pay bills and access other financial services from the grocer’s more than 20 stores across California and Nevada. “This partnership is a testament to our commitment to serving the Filipino community,” said Maite Defensor, CEO […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, Save A Lot, Southwest
Save A Lot, Leevers Supermarkets Introduce Ahorra Mucho Concept Store
Save A Lot has begun a collaboration with Leevers Supermarkets to develop a new grocery format and in-store offerings to better reach Hispanic shoppers throughout the country. The first step in the concept development effort is the introduction of Ahorra Mucho, a discount grocery store and innovation center in Aurora, Colorado, that features Hispanic product […]
Posted inInternational Foods, National
PepsiCo To Acquire Siete Foods For $1.2B
PepsiCo Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Garza Food Ventures, d.b.a. Siete Foods, for $1.2 billion. PepsiCo said the acquisition of the Mexican-American brand will complement its portfolio while growing its better-for-you food offerings. Founded in 2014, Siete produces authentic heritage-inspired tortillas, salsas, seasonings, sauces, cookies and snacks. Siete’s products can be […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Independent Store News, International Foods, Northeast
Big Y Looking For Hispanic Products
Big Y’s “Local Hispanic Vendor Discovery Tour” is underway. In preparation for the grand re-opening of the newly remodeled West Springfield, Massachusetts store, the company is in search of more locally produced Hispanic and Latin American items to be featured on its shelves. The Hispanic grocery section features traditional ingredients and pantry staples from across […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, Market Profile, Southwest
Seafood City Sets Up Shop In Sugar Land, TX
Seafood City in Sugar Land is the first Filipino-focused specialty supermarket to open in Texas. The 50,000-square-foot one-stop shop is located in the First Colony Commons shopping center in what was formerly Conn’s Furniture store. Attracting shoppers from well over a 60-mile radius, the store has quickly become a popular destination, drawing more than 3,000 […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Center Store, Southwest
Flagship Foods Rebrands To Insignia International
Flagship Food Group, the parent company of 505 Southwestern, has rebranded to Insignia International. The move was announced at the Natural Products Expo West March 15 in Anaheim, California. “‘Insignia’ is the Spanish word for Flagship, and this natural and elegant evolution of the name makes it clear that we are committed to premium Hispanic and Southwestern products and flavors, […]
Posted inCenter Store, International Foods, Northeast
Seviroli Foods Acquires Portfolio From Ajinomoto Foods
Seviroli Foods, a portfolio company of New York-based Mill Point Capital LLC, has acquired a portfolio of Italian food products (including the related intellectual property and equipment) from Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. The business is comprised of specialty Italian frozen pasta products, including ravioli, tortellini, rolled pastas and other Italian foods. The acquisition expands […]
Posted inFrozen Food, International Foods, Southwest
Ruiz Foods Promotes Carroll To President, CEO
Ruiz Food Products Inc., a frozen Mexican food manufacturer, has announced a series of executive leadership and board changes designed to position the company for its next great growth period. The board of directors selected the company’s current chief operating officer, Kimberli Carroll, as president and CEO. She will also serve on the board of directors. […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, International Foods, Mercado Gonzalez, Midwest
Kroger Mercado Joins Our Brands’ Roster
Kroger Mercado, a Hispanic-inspired brand, has been added to The Kroger Co.’s Our Brands offerings. Its assortment features more than 50 products, ranging from fresh meat and beverages to snacks, sides and desserts. “Kroger Mercado embraces Hispanic culinary heritage with the quality and innovation our customers have come to know and expect from Our Brands,” […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, West
Cardenas Markets Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Cardenas Markets is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through several promotional marketing programs. Through Oct. 15, the Ontario, California-based company will celebrate with an online sweepstakes, share recipes for authentic Hispanic meals and highlight influential Hispanic figures. “Food plays such a significant role in fostering togetherness, expressing cultural identity and celebrating traditions that have been passed […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, International Foods, Midwest
Meijer Highlights Products, Businesses For Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is highlighting a collection of grocery brands, home goods, assorted gifts and clothing to promote Hispanic-owned businesses and celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of their communities. Through Oct. 15, Meijer shoppers can learn more about and purchase a variety of featured grocery and general […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Introduces New Products, Partnerships
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by donating funds to a nonprofit and introduce two new SE Grocers products developed by Hispanic suppliers. “As a company committed to diversity and inclusivity, we are proud to honor and celebrate the rich heritages of our Hispanic and Latino American neighbors by highlighting their traditions […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, West
Filipino Culture Celebrated At New lsland Pacific Supermarket
Island Pacific Supermarket marked the debut of its 19th store, located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Granada Hills, with a grand-opening celebration Aug. 11. The store offers a selection of fresh seafood, meat, produce and specialty items from the Philippines and other Asian countries, as well as a range of non-food items, like cookware, […]
Posted inLipari Foods, International Foods, National, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lipari Foods, Baroody Imports Partner To Expand Middle Eastern Offerings
In what they described as an opportunity to move closer to becoming a dominant distributor of Middle Eastern foods in the U.S., Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods and Clifton, New Jersey-based Baroody Imports Inc. announced they have combined forces. Lipari, a specialty food distributor who recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, and Baroody, a wholesale distributor of […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Northeast
Buitoni Launches Two New Flavors Of Refrigerated Ravioli
Stamford, Connecticut-based Buitoni has announced new flavors of refrigerated ravioli featuring twists on familiar dishes. According to Buitoni, pasta is enjoyed weekly by more than 50 percent of Americans, and more than 75 percent agree that they are interested in trying new varieties. The new Pepperoni & Cheese Ravioli and Chicken Parmesan Ravioli varieties will offer […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Albertsons, Southwest
505 Southwestern Launches Hatch Valley Green Chile Queso Line
Albuquerque, New Mexico-based 505 Southwestern has introduced its new line of queso with Hatch Valley Green Chile. “For 25 years, 505 Southwestern has been committed to creating the highest quality products using the best and most simple ingredients from the Hatch Valley, New Mexico. Now we are excited to bring this level of quality to our queso,” said Sam […]
Posted inPackaging News, International Foods, Northeast
Manzanita Sol Celebrates Dia De Los Muertos With Packaging
Purchase, New York-based Manzanita Sol is beginning Día de los Muertos celebrations with the launch of its Celebrar y Recordar campaign – an ode to remembering and honoring loved ones – featuring limited-edition packaging and $25,000 in grocery giveaways. As consumers prepare traditional recipes and ofrendas for Día de los Muertos, Manzanita Sol wants to help fans with $100 gift cards […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers To Host Events For Hispanic Heritage Month
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers is celebrating its employees and communities during Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting educational events and cooking demonstrations honoring Hispanic culture all month long. The grocer asked its Hispanic employee and allies resource group, Pa’lante, to help plan festivities focused at its store support center and stores. “At Southeastern Grocers, we celebrate our diverse […]
Posted inCenter Store, Feature, International Foods, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Olive Importer DeLallo Also Has Authentic Italian Foods, Cookies
When George and Madeline DeLallo came from Italy to the U.S. in 1950, they settled in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh. When they couldn’t find the Italian food they were used to eating, they started importing it themselves. After selling door to door, they bought a little gas station in Jeannette and converted it […]