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,” […]
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 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 […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Midwest
Old El Paso Introduces Tortilla Pockets With Sealed Bottoms
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Old El Paso is introducing its new Tortilla Pockets. The easy-to-hold soft flour tortillas have a sealed bottom for easy filling and less mess. Old El Paso is celebrating taco night with “Bachelorette” and mom Ali Fedotowsky-Manno to share her family’s taco fixings and how she keeps mealtimes mess-free. “At my house we call […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Southwest
Afia’s Falafel Begins Distribution At Whole Foods Locations
Austin, Texas-based Afia has announced that its products are being distributed at Whole Foods stores nationwide. Whole Foods will carry Afia’s best-selling frozen falafel flavors, Afia’s Traditional Falafel and Afia Garlic and Herb Falafel, at 400 stores. Whole Foods marks the second national retailer with whom the company has partnered, following Sprouts in 2021. This will allow […]
Posted inDairy News, International Foods, Southwest
LALA Introduces ‘Licuados’ Breakfast Smoothies
Dallas, Texas-based LALA U.S. is introducing authentic licuados – traditional Mexican breakfast smoothies containing milk, fruit and oats – to dairy cases in Walmart and Hispanic-specialty grocers this month. “LALA Licuados are the perfect way to start your morning,” said Matt Okeson, head of marketing, research and development for LALA U.S. “With the goodness of […]
Posted inInternational Foods, National
Apollo Funds To Acquire Cardenas Markets
Apollo announced that funds managed by its affiliates have agreed to acquire Cardenas Markets, a grocery retailer focused on serving the Hispanic community, from investment funds affiliated with KKR, a global investment firm. Upon completion of the transaction, Apollo Funds will combine Tony’s Fresh Market, a Chicago-based portfolio company, with Cardenas Markets, which operates across […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Plant-Based News, West
Next Meats USA Expands To Grocery Stores And Restaurants In U.S.
Next Meats USA, Inc., a Japanese-based manufacturer of eco friendly plant-based meat alternative products, is now in six Tokyo Central stores and four Marukai stores throughout Southern California and the Bay Area. Japanese specialty market Tokyo Central first introduced Next Meats’ three plant-based products earlier in January. Marukai Corp. President Koichi Toyo said customer response […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Goya Foods To Hand Deliver Rosaries For Ukrainian Refugees In Poland
Jersey City, New Jersey-based Goya Foods and Bob Unanue, CEO, have pledged to donate and hand-deliver rosaries to bring hope and prayer to Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Unanue was inspired to make this donation after receiving a phone call and an offer of one single rosary from Shannon Haase of San Antonio, Texas. This has turned into a donation […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Home Page Slider
Independents Super Serve Multiculinary And Multicultural Consumers
Sponsored content Since the 1950s, the supermarket has proven itself to be as American as apple pie or a slow roasted Thanksgiving turkey with all the fixings, but I am sure you have noticed that the supermarket aisle and dinner tables across America have added a little more sabor (flavor) for consumers to choose from. […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, International Foods, Southwest
Faire La Fête Increases Sales Thanks To Oklahoma Investors
First Growth Brands Inc. and its champagne brand Faire La Fête are growing fast, largely in part to early financial backing by Oklahoma-based investors. In 2018 and early 2019, a number of them saw potential in the brand and became early backers, while continuing their support through 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic. The beverage’s sales have […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, International Foods, Northeast
PepsiCo Establishes Organization To Accelerate Racial Equality Efforts
Purchase, New York-based PepsiCo has announced the creation of a North America organization dedicated to accelerating efforts inside and outside of the company to help address inequalities for historically excluded people and underserved businesses and communities. The announcement is the next step in PepsiCo’s racial equality journey, a key pillar of the company’s pep+ “PepsiCo Positive” transformation of how it creates […]