To document the ever-changing nature of the marketplace, IRI, 210 Analytics and Elanco have partnered to report on the latest trends and analysis relative to seafood sales at retail. These measures have resulted in prolonged unit and volume pressure across most categories and even more so for seafood, whether fresh or frozen. July’s seafood inflation […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Center Store, Southeast
Publix Named To Newsweek’s Best Customer Service List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2023 America’s Best Customer Service list, ranking No. 1 in the supermarket category for the sixth year in a row. “One of Publix’s founding principles is treating our customers like royalty,” said Maria Brous, director of communications, Publix. “More than 92 years later, we still pride ourselves on […]
Posted inCenter Store, New Products, West
New Seasonings From Laura Scudder’s Target Tacos
Taco Tuesday just got better as Newport Beach, California-based Laura Scudder’s has introduced two new seasonings – Taco Green Onion and Taco Toasted Onion. “We are so pleased with these new additions to our product line. The flavors are bold and unique and the quality of our ingredient mix is second to none,” said Michael […]
Posted inCenter Store, National
Survey Reports Concern About Healthy Breakfasts Due To Inflation
According to a new survey commissioned by General Mills Big G Cereals, 75 percent of parents worry their child is not getting enough nutrients, and 65 percent are concerned about their ability to provide a “healthy” breakfast due to inflation and rising grocery costs. The need for easy breakfast options that provide good nutrition at […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
The Hershey Co. Promotes Creighton To Global Chief Sales Officer
Pennsylvania-based The Hershey Company has named Marlene Creighton as global chief sales officer, effective Sept. 5. After 26 years with Hershey, Phil Stanley will transition out of the company to pursue his next opportunity. “In her four years at Hershey, Marlene has led incremental growth with our retail partners and is spearheading our commercial strategy as […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Schuman Cheese Bringing Quality Items To Market
In 1945, the Schuman family decided that it was a great time to bring Italian cheeses to the United States. “They brought everything over in bulk, did small conversions and that’s really where we got our start,” said Jim Gregori, VP of retail sales at Arthur Schuman Inc. Since that time, Schuman Cheese has become […]
Posted inBakery News, Lipari Foods, National
St Pierre Driving U.S. Brioche Market With New Innovations
London, England-based St Pierre Bakery is known in America for its sweet and soft brioche products. Brioche is a bit different from most breads because it’s made with an “enriched dough and tastes a little sweeter,” according to Paul Baker, St Pierre’s founder. Baker recently sat down with The Shelby Report to discuss the company’s […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast, Sustainability News
Coke Florida’s Broward Facility Becomes GreenCircle Certified
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida has announced that its Broward manufacturing facility has obtained GreenCircle’s Zero Waste to Landfill certification. Coke Florida is the local Florida bottler with exclusive sales and distribution in 47 counties across the state. It operates manufacturing facilities in Tampa, Orlando, Broward and Jacksonville. The Broward certification moves the company to having 75 percent […]