Wakefern Food Corp. has appointed Aaron Sapp as VP of pharmacy and wellness, reporting to Chief Sales Officer Darren Caudill. Sapp, who brings nearly 20 years of retail pharmacy leadership experience to his new role, will provide guidance to Wakefern members that operate ShopRite Pharmacies in the ever-evolving pharmacy landscape. Sapp most recently served as VP […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Health & Wellness, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
The Kroger Co., Bitewell Partner On Nutrition Scoring System
The Kroger Co. and bitewell are collaborating to bring bitewell’s FoodHealth Score, a nutrition scoring system, to Kroger customers nationwide. The scoring system seeks to give customers a fast, reliable way to evaluate the healthfulness of their food. Bitewell’s FoodHealth Score rates foods from 1 to 100 based on multiple factors, including nutrient density and […]
Posted inCenter Store, National
What You Need To Know About 2024’s Olive Oil Production
Sponsored content As one of the top cooking oils in the world, olive oil is never in low demand. In recent years, weather, labor and other factors have combined to drive olive oil prices to record highs, and U.S. consumers have felt the squeeze. This has led to the rising popularity of alternatives like avocado […]
Posted inMeijer, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Godshall’s Expands Distribution To Meijer, ShopRite Stores
Godshall’s continues to expand its portfolio of products at Meijer and ShopRite stores this fall. Beginning in November, shoppers can find Godshall’s Beef Bacon at Meijer stores and Godshall’s All-Natural Turkey and Beef Kielbasa and Smoked Beef Sausage at all ShopRite locations. “Godshall’s is dedicated to producing premium smoked meats, and as the market leader […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Meijer, West, Whole Foods
Bumble Bee Seafoods Adds 11 New Items To Product Line
San Diego-based Bumble Bee Seafoods has added 11 new products to its line of canned, pouched and kit-based seafood products. “Everything we create is driven by what consumers value most – nutrition, flavor and convenience that fits into real life,” said Jeremy Zavoral, senior director of innovation and insights, Bumble Bee Seafoods. “Our goal is to […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Feature, West, Whole Foods
Commitment To Quality, Consistency Key to Gaviña Coffee Co.’s Success
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, The Shelby Report of the West recently visited with Lisette Gaviña Lopez, a fourth-generation coffee roaster at her family’s business, Vernon, California-based Gaviña Coffee Company. Company history For those unfamiliar with Gaviña Coffee Company, can you provide a brief overview of the company’s history? The Gaviña coffee legacy began […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Center Store, Midwest
AWG Brands Updates Seasoning Category With New Flavors, Packaging
AWG Brands, the private labels of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), has refreshed its offerings in the salt, seasoning and spice category. With a focus on innovation, variety and enhanced customer experience, the new assortment is set to boost sales and meet the diverse needs of shoppers. “The latest innovations from AWG Brands […]
Posted inBakery News, Northeast
Grupo Bimbo Selected As One Of The ‘World’s Best Employers’
Horsham, Pennsylvania-based Grupo Bimbo has been recognized for the first time as one of the “World’s Best Employers 2024.” The global edition of Forbes magazine and the research company Statista compiled the list, on which Grupo Bimbo ranked 744th among 850 organizations. The “World’s Best Employers 2024” were selected based on independent surveys conducted and […]