Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has launched curbside pharmacy pickup at select stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Virginia. North and South Carolina pharmacy locations plan to offer curbside pickup at a later date. “Our customers enjoy the convenience of curbside pickup for their grocery orders, so we are excited to add prescriptions to that offering,” said […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inDeli News, Feature, Market Profile, Southwest
Van’s Kitchen Navigates Release Of New Product During Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, companies had to figure out how to connect remotely, network in new ways and attempt to conduct business during an unprecedented time. Van’s Kitchen, based out of Dallas, Texas, was among the many businesses that had to quickly adjust. The 36-year-old company is a minority-, women- and family-owned and -operated business. Theresa […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Feature, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Snowfox, YO! Finds Success With Sushi In Supermarkets
The Shelby Report recently caught up with Richard Hodgson, group CEO of Snowfox Group, and Stacy Kwon, president of Snowfox | JFE Franchising, to chat about its new sushi products. The two companies merged in 2019. The Snowfox Group includes Snowfox (JFE), YO!, Bento and Taiko. Snowfox, based in Houston, Texas, is one of the […]
Posted inBakery News, Amazon Fresh, Feature, Market Profile, Southwest, Whole Foods
Einstein Brothers Bagels Expanding Into Retail Locations
Einstein Brothers Bagels found success in its restaurant concept, with more than 1,000 across the country. Now, it is looking to expand into retail to give its customers better access to the brand. Andrew Heald, director of sales for the Lakewood, Colorado-based company, recently sat down with The Shelby Report to share some of the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Snacks Brands, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Southern Recipe Celebrates Truck Driver Appreciation Week
In Dallas, Texas-based Southern Recipe’s Annual Truck Driver Appreciation Week campaign, the brand will celebrate the truck driving industry and support St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund with a $7,500 donation. “There’s not a day that goes by that we take our truck drivers for granted. In the midst of a challenging time for many industries, they’re still moving […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Calavo Growers Names Kurtz To Lead Prepared Segment
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers has named Helen Kurtz as SVP and general manager of Calavo Prepared, the company’s prepared foods segment. Kurtz is a veteran of the food industry with more than 25 years of experience, primarily with General Mills and, most recently, serving as SVP, chief marketing officer of Foster Farms. In that role, she […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
GlacierPoint Enterprises Acquires Marina Ice Cream Corp.
GlacierPoint Enterprises has acquired Marina Ice Cream Corp., a full-service direct store delivery distributor of ice cream and other food and beverage products in the New York metro area. “The addition of Marina to the GlacierPoint platform is truly transformative, providing a new and highly complementary product portfolio to GlacierPoint’s existing New York metro area […]
Posted inProduce News, West
The SF Market Elects President, Changes To Board Of Directors
San Francisco, California-based The SF Market, San Francisco’s original wholesale produce market home to 26 merchant businesses, announces changes to its Board of Directors. A new board president has been elected in addition to key role changes and the election of three new members. “We are excited to welcome new voices and talent to our board. […]