Supermarket & Grocery Industry News | The Shelby Report
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Farm Rich Names Roberts Its First ‘Chief Cheese Officer’

This summer, frozen snack brand Farm Rich announced its first nationwide search for a cheese-loving, content-creating individual to join its team as chief cheese officer. After reviewing more than 1,500 submissions, Phil Roberts of Kingsport, Tennessee, was selected for the role. In his honorary Chief Cheese Officer role, Roberts is receiving a $5,000 stipend, plus […]

Posted inWest, Center Store, Home Page Slider

Pop-Tarts Partners With Lyrical Lemonade To Transform Snacks

On Aug. 13, in Los Angeles, the Pop-Tarts x Lyrical Lemonade Experience will open for business and transform basic items – backpacks, notebooks, skateboard decks and sneakers – into Pop-Tarts flavor-themed collectibles. Pop-Tarts and Lyrical Lemonade, along with special guests, will work with fans to customize their items with paint, exclusive patches, custom stickers and live artist illustrations. The experience will take […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Mars Wrigley Treats Fans With Limited-Edition Skittles Shriekers

New limited-edition, Skittles Shriekers are hitting shelves nationwide, just in time for Halloween. Hidden inside each pack of Shriekers are super-sour Skittles that appear to look like the rest yet bring an unpredictable punch of sour flavor. “Skittles is always looking for new ways to surprise fans with unexpected flavor experiences,” said Tanya Berman, Mars […]

Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Boston Beer Co. Partners With PepsiCo For Launch Of Hard Mtn Dew

Boston, Massachusetts-based The Boston Beer Co. and PepsiCo plan to enter a business collaboration to produce Hard Mtn Dew alcoholic beverage. The partnership unites Boston Beer’s world-class innovation and expertise in alcoholic beverages with one of PepsiCo’s most iconic and beloved brands. Adults of legal drinking age will experience the Hard Mtn Dew flavors, all with […]

Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West, Whole Foods

Peet’s Coffee Introduces Line Of Flavored Coffee For Home Brewing

Emeryville, California-based Peet’s Coffee has introduced its first line of flavored coffee for home brewing with the launch of its new flavored coffee K-cup pods. Pairing Peet’s coffee with natural flavors for a cup at the press of a button, the new line features three choices: caramel brûlée, vanilla cinnamon and hazelnut mocha. Peet’s expansion […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Good Housekeeping Magazine Recognizes Nature’s Garden Probiotics

Good Housekeeping Magazine has chosen Nature’s Garden Probiotic Apricots as one of its 2021 Healthy Snack Award recipients. The product met strict nutritional criteria with a focus on wholesome ingredients. Nature’s Garden Probiotic Apricots hit store shelves in December 2020. This award builds on the momentum of the brand’s extensive line of probiotic dried fruit […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast

StarKist Launches Premium White Chicken In Single-Serve Pouch

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based StarKist Co. has launched its newest innovation, StarKist Premium White Chicken, the first fully-cooked, no-draining required chicken in a single-serve pouch. Available in two varieties, Premium White Chicken and Premium White Chicken 25 percent Less Sodium, the new products can be enjoyed directly from the pouch, used in a sandwich, added to any salad along with many […]

Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest

New Bertolli d’Italia Sauces Bring Tuscany To The Table

The Bertolli brand, based in Mount Prospect, Illinois, has unveiled Bertolli d’Italia, a premium line of sauces made in Italy. The new line is crafted with tomatoes vine-ripened under the Italian sun, finely aged Italian cheeses, fresh cream and Mediterranean olive oil. Inspired by Tuscan culinary traditions and technique, the new line of sauces delivers Tuscan-style cooking and is […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Latest News, National

Mars Wrigley Introduces New M&M’S Crunchy Cookie

M&M’S has unveiled its latest product innovation, M&M’S Crunchy Cookie, which features a crunchy center covered in milk chocolate, all wrapped in the M&M’S candy shell.  M&M’S Crunchy Cookie taps into America’s favorite cookie, chocolate chip, and offers a treat with the taste and texture of M&M’S.  “M&M’S has a long history of developing innovation […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Feltman’s Of Coney Island Debuts All-Natural Uncured Bacon

The name behind America’s first hot dog – Feltman’s of Coney Island (est. 1867) – has officially expanded its all-natural product line with the launch of Feltman’s Thick-Cut Uncured Bacon. The bacon is handcrafted from premium pork bellies and naturally smoked for maximum flavor with no artificial nitrates or ingredients added.  Feltman’s Uncured Thick-Cut Bacon […]

Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

AppHarvest Has Named Nelson As EVP Of Operations

AgTech leader AppHarvest, a certified B Corp., has named Julie Nelson its EVP of operations. Nelson will lead efforts to scale AppHarvest’s network of farms and to build manufacturing and supply chain capability to ensure efficient delivery of consistent, high-quality products to major grocers and restaurants. AppHarvest is focused on farming more sustainably, using up […]

Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West

Del Monte Fruit Infusions Offers Fruit Cup With Added Benefits

Walnut Creek, California-based Del Monte Foods Inc. has launched Del Monte Fruit Infusions, expanding the brand’s presence in the produce refrigerated aisle. This new line of products incorporates fruit chunks infused with antioxidants. According to a 2021 survey by the International Food Information Council, one in five Americans actively seek health benefits from foods, with energy, digestive […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National

Learn How Alternative Meats Are Transforming The Meat Case

Sponsored content by Michael Uetz, managing principal, Midan Marketing, strategic meat marketing, research and creative communications agency The meat case today looks different than it did just a few years ago. Branded meat, plant-based meat alternatives, claims, nutrition callouts, new packaging types – today’s meat case is in the process of a total transformation. New […]

Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Ozo Products Offer New Plant-Based Proteins In Frozen And Fresh Aisle

Lafayette, Colorado-based Planterra Foods is expanding its portfolio of plant-based products in the fresh and frozen category by launching a variety of new Ozo products. Available now, consumers can add Ozo Frozen Nuggets (10.6 oz.), plant-based chicken patties (four 2.5-oz. patties) and Italian style meatballs (12 1-oz. meatballs), as well as fresh Smokehouse Burgers (two […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Quick ‘N Eat Angus Beef Patties Now Sold In U.S. Walmart Locations

Quick ‘N Eat has introduced flame-grilled beef patties to frozen, fully cooked meat aisles at Walmart locations across the country. The growing producer of affordable, high-quality savory beef products has also extended its products within the fully cooked burger category, including an all-new turkey burger. Now available at 3,300 Walmart locations, Quick ‘N Eat premium Angus beef patties […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Midwest, The Kroger Co.

Uncrustables Launch Uncured Pepperoni Bites And Pepperoni Roll-Ups

Uncrustables, headquartered in Orrville, Ohio, has released new Uncured Pepperoni Bites, available nationwide, and Uncured Pepperoni Roll-Ups, available at Kroger and Target now and retailers nationwide in October.  Uncrustables Uncured Pepperoni Bites are bread bites made with marinara sauce, natural uncured pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Microwave to heat and eat. Each pouch of two bites takes less than […]