Huron, South Dakota-based protein manufacturer Dakota Provisions has launched its first consumer turkey products brand, Dakota 44. Dakota 44 offers a variety of fresh turkey products in on-trend flavor profiles that come in several easy-meal and snacking forms. These products are driven by three core consumer demands: bolder flavors, greater ease and more transparency. As […]
Category: Meat/Seafood/Poultry
The Shelby Report covers meat, seafood and poultry for grocery retailers nationwide, from protein trends and pricing developments to supplier announcements and meat department merchandising strategies. Updated regularly across our five regional editions.
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Just Bare Chicken To Host Celebration In St. Louis
As part of the #ThighsForTheWin campaign, Just Bare Chicken is hosting a celebration to honor St. Louis’ legacy of champions. Just Bare Chicken will host the celebration during The Great Forest Park Balloon Race and Balloon Glow in St. Louis, Sept. 20-21. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, and will feature music, […]
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Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed Beef Can Carry New Label
Combining regenerative agriculture and holistic management, Becker, Minnesota-based Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed is launching its redesigned regenerative label on all of its more than 50 case-ready products. Third-party certified by the American Grassfed Association, Thousand Hills has approval to add statements on the label noting the benefits regenerative agriculture has on building topsoil, sequestering carbon, […]
Posted inBakery News, Beverage News, Center Store, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Produce News, West
Superior Grocers Opens Small-Format Store In Los Angeles
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, opened a small-format store under a new banner, The Market By Superior. Traditionally known for large stores and displays, the retailer opened a 25,000-s.f. store at 4040 W. Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, at the location of the former Washington Square Market. “Superior Grocers is […]
Posted inProduce News, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Grocery Store Layout, Health & Wellness, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Organic Natural, West
Sprouts Plans Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies For 2 Stores On Sept. 11
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market will open two stores on Sept. 11, one in Laveen, Arizona, and the other in Lake Forest, California. Sprouts will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new 30,000-s.f. Laveen location at 7700 South 59th Avenue before doors open at 7 a.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the nearly 30,000-s.f. Lake […]
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AmazonFresh Delivery Now Available In Houston, Minneapolis, Phoenix
On Aug. 22, Amazon released news that AmazonFresh has expanded to three new cities: Houston, Minneapolis and Phoenix. Prime members in those cities can now for products ranging from meat and seafood to fresh produce and everyday essentials for free two-hour delivery. “We’re thrilled to introduce AmazonFresh to Prime members in Houston, Minneapolis and Phoenix,” […]
Posted inShelby Exclusives, Bakery News, Beverage News, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Grocery Store Equipment, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Latest News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Merchandising News, Sustainability News, West
On Site: Vons Unveils Remodeled Store In Corona, California
The Shelby Report’s Bob Reeves, VP-West, attended the Aug. 21 grand reopening of the Vons store at 369 Magnolia Avenue in Corona, California, following an extensive remodel. Every department in the store, which first opened about 20 years ago, was included in the refresh, according to Store Manager Robert Pfeffer, who spoke with Reeves on […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Hiring For New Jupiter, Florida, Store
Sprouts Farmers Market soon will finish construction on its new store in Jupiter, Florida, and is hiring employees. The more than 30,000-s.f. store at 3757 Military Trail will open at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Details about the grand opening celebration will be announced at a later date. The new Jupiter Sprouts is bringing […]