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Stuffed Puffs Opens Manufacturing Facility In Bethlehem, Pa.

by Shelby Team

Stuffed Puffs, manufacturer of chocolate-filled marshmallows, recently cut the ribbon on its new 150,000-s.f. plant in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Stuffed Puffs founder and CEO Mike Tierney; Richard Thompson, managing partner of Factory LLC; DJ Marshmello and his manager Moe Shalizi; Jim Petrucci, founder and president of J.G. Petrucci Co. Inc.; Don Cunningham, CEO of Lehigh Valley […]

Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, West

Wonderful Halos Launches ‘Camp Halohead’ Animated Series

by Erica Sacra

Los Angeles, California-based Wonderful Halos, America’s No. 1 mandarin brand, debuted its new family-friendly animated entertainment series called “Camp Halohead,” which is now available to watch on the “Camp Halohead” YouTube channel. Created by Wonderful Pictures, an original-content studio and division of The Wonderful Co., in collaboration with Six Point Harness Animation, “Camp Halohead” is a […]

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On Site: Northgate González Expands Into Riverside, Calif., With New Store

by Lorrie Griffith

The Shelby Report’s VP-West Bob Reeves attended the VIP reception the evening before the new Northgate González Market opened Nov. 20 in Riverside, California. Guests were treated to a private tour of the store and the opportunity to mingle with members of the Riverside community, members of the González family and store associates. Homemade tortillas, […]

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Georgia Citrus Brand Besties Hits Stores In Time For Holiday Season

by Erica Sacra

Just in time for the holidays, shoppers can now add the Georgia citrus brand, Besties to their grocery lists. This month, more than 1 million lbs. of Georgia Grown satsuma mandarin oranges are going to market in major retailers including, Publix, Kroger, Walmart and Whole Foods. “Georgia has a great history of branding agricultural commodities […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Corporate Store News, Frozen Food, Organic Natural, Packaging News, Southwest, Suppliers

Beetnik Foods Expands Reach With Kroger Distribution

by Erica Sacra

Beetnik Foods, an Austin, Texas-based organic food brand specializing in organic, gluten-free, humanely raised, grass-fed beef and chicken entrées, now will be available to Kroger shoppers in more than 700 stores across the country. Early November, Kroger shoppers will be able to purchase either beef or chicken Beetnik frozen meatball pouches. Both products are certified USDA Organic and […]

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BJ’s Wholesale Club Opening In Madison Heights And Taylor, Michigan

by Erica Sacra

Westborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club, a warehouse club operator in the Eastern United States, will host a grand opening at its new clubs in Madison Heights and Taylor, Michigan, Thursday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 24. “BJ’s helps families save on everything they need, from their weekly groceries and gas to the latest TVs and […]

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Fourth Generation Of Family Now Leading Reily Foods Co.

by Erica Sacra

New Orleans-based Reily Foods Co. has appointed William B. Reily IV president and CEO. The 117-year-old company was founded by Reily’s great-grandfather in 1902 and today manufactures and markets products like Luzianne Tea, French Market Coffee and Blue Plate Mayonnaise, as well as other brands like New England Coffee, Swans Down Cake Flour and Two […]

Posted inNonfood Items, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Suppliers

Purina Opens 21st U.S. Factory In Hartwell, Georgia

by Erica Sacra

On Nov. 18, Nestlé Purina Pet Care Co. opened its 21st factory in the United States in Hartwell, Georgia—a move the company says will unlock growth potential for the production of Purina brands while making a significant impact on the local economy. With a total investment of more than $320 million, the new Hartwell factory is Purina’s […]

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Parker’s Opens In Savannah, Georgia, And Walterboro, South Carolina

by Erica Sacra

Savannah, Georgia-based Parker’s, a convenience store and foodservice company, held grand openings for two new state-of-the-art Parker’s Kitchen locations in Savannah, Georgia, and Walterboro, South Carolina, on Nov. 14. Grand opening events included ribbon cuttings attended by local dignitaries, as well as a Fueling the Community check presentation to the Colleton County School District.  The […]

Posted inFood Service News, C-Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Snacks Brands, Southwest

7-Eleven Adds Sliders To Hot Foods Menu In Dallas-Fort Worth

by Erica Sacra

Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. has added to its growing hot foods menu with three new slider-style sandwiches. The cheeseburger, pulled pork and smoked turkey sliders are assembled and delivered daily on artisan Hawaiian brioche rolls from local bakery Village Baking Co. Priced at 99 cents each for a limited time, the new mini-sandwiches are available in the […]

Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, New Products, Suppliers, West

Rubicon Bakers Rolls Out Its Holiday Cakes, Muffins

by Lorrie Griffith

Richmond, California-based Rubicon Bakers unveiled its seasonal holiday product line in early November. The line features Gingerbread Layer Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing; Pumpkin Salted Caramel Cupcakes; Peppermint Fudge Cupcakes; and Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins. Rubicon Bakers is a social-mission company that seeks to “Bake a Better World” through its conscious business practices, the […]

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Muffin Town Now Offering Its Cornbread In Half-Sheet Size

by Lorrie Griffith

Muffin Town has added a new half-sheet size of cornbread to its portfolio of bakery products. Each 4-lb. sheet comes pre-scored for custom cutting into 30 squares, creating the appearance of a freshly baked and hand-sliced cornbread serving. The cornbread is prebaked, frozen, and ready to thaw and serve. The Muffin Town line of authentic […]

Posted inNorthgate Market, Grocery Store Layout, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, International Foods, West

Northgate González Market With Clinic Opening In Riverside, California

by Erica Sacra

Northgate González Market, a family-owned, Latino-themed supermarket chain, is opening its newest store in Riverside, California. It commemorates the company’s ongoing commitment and expansion into new markets to serve local communities. The new Northgate Market will employ 224 associates, with 168 of the positions filled by residents of Riverside and its surrounding areas. The new […]

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ShopRite Opens At Stroud Mall In Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

by Shelby Team

CBL Properties and ShopRite held the grand opening of its newest state-of-the-art full-service supermarket in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 1 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. ShopRite, which is located in the former Bon-Ton store at Stroud Mall, features its own restaurant, Bin37, a wine and beer shop and the area’s first and only food hall […]

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Hispanic Grocer Finds Success Across Different Cultures

by Erica Sacra

by Treva Bennett/staff writer Born and raised in the grocery business, Omar Jorge has followed in his family’s footsteps and now is a partner in Compare Foods and chairman of Aurora Grocery Group. Compare Foods is a subsidiary of Aurora, which is an umbrella holding company. Each supermarket in the group is individually owned by […]

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Walls Named Lipari Foods President, Chief Operating Officer

by Shelby Team

Lipari Foods has named Tim Walls president and chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately. As president and COO, Walls oversees all company operations. He reports to Lipari Foods CEO Thom Lipari. “By bringing Tim into this new role, we are ensuring the existing operations continue to have the attention needed to grow and prosper,” Lipari […]

Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Bashas', Corporate Store News, Nonfood Items, West

Bashas’ And Food City Stores Expanding Baby Departments

by Treva Bennett

Bashas’ and Food City stores across Arizona are expanding their baby departments. The expansion will bring more than 600 additional items to the stores’ baby departments, expanding the in-store footprint by 50 percent. Newly-added products span a range of everyday needs like formula, early stages food, diapers, breastfeeding supplies, and health and wellness products. “Time […]