Prosper Meats, a provider of certified organic, grass-fed Colorado beef, supplies products from a family-owned ranch that offers premium beef shipped directly to its customers in Colorado and across the nation. The company offers natural cuts with no antibiotics or growth hormones. Founder Mike Visser began experimenting with his organic farm in 2013, and in […]
Category: Grocery News
Posted inExecutive News, Nonfood Items, Northeast, Suppliers
Unilever Names Terry Thomas EVP Of Customer Development
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Unilever U.S. named Terry Thomas as EVP of customer development. He succeeds Gina Boswell, who is retiring after eight years at the company. Thomas joined Unilever more than six years ago, leading the East Grocery accounts as well as the dollar/value, emerging and military channels. In 2018, Thomas took over leadership […]
Posted inNew Products, Center Store, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, International Foods, National, Suppliers
Fortune Brand Launches Gluten-Free Shelf-Stable Noodles Nationwide
The Fortune brand of fresh refrigerated Asian noodles has launched a gluten-free noodle line nationwide. Shelf-stable and partially cooked, the noodles are available in four flavors, Ramen with Miso Pork soup base, Udon with Garlic Chicken soup base, Soba Buckwheat with Shoyu soup base and Red Rice Ramen with Shoyu soup base. The new line […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Corporate Store News, Home Page Latest News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, National, Perishables, Suppliers
Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon Promotions Drive Sales Increase
Fishermen in Alaska’s Bristol Bay caught more than 43 million sockeye salmon this summer in the second-largest harvest season ever recorded. The season is wrapping up and summertime fresh promotions of Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon have posted big lifts at retail across the country. H-E-B, New Seasons, QFC, Rosauers and Wegmans participated at more than […]
Posted inShelby Exclusives, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Midwest, Shelby Signature Content, Women In The News
People To Watch: Kroger’s Assistant Category Manager Marie Otto
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have introduced a new series entitled People to Watch that focuses on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Marie Otto, assistant category manager for deli occasions, Kroger. Sorensen’s questions are in bold. Tell […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Dairy News, Deli News, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, New Products, Private Label Brands, Produce News, Supply Chain News
Good & Gather, Target’s New Food Brand, Set To Release Sept. 15
Good & Gather, the latest addition to Target’s own-brand lineup, will hit stores on Sept. 15. The launch will bring 650 new products to the Minneapolis-based retailer’s shelves, with all 2,000-plus items available by late next year. The Good & Gather products range from dairy and produce to ready-made pastas, meats and more—all with no […]
Posted inProduce News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Northeast, Perishables, Suppliers, Sustainability News
Weis Markets To Offer BrightFarms Leafy Greens, Herbs
Weis Markets will begin offering products from BrightFarms Inc., a producer of locally grown leafy greens and herbs, in its produce departments. Weis will offer a variety of BrightFarms lettuce, which is grown sustainably in hydroponic greenhouses to supply customers with year-round local produce. BrightFarms greens are picked at the height of freshness and delivered […]
Posted inBeverage News, C-Store News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Private Label Brands, Southwest
7-Eleven Stores Introduce Sports Drink 7-Select Replenish
7-Eleven, the Irving, Texas-based convenience retailer, is selling 7-Select Replenish, an isotonic sports drink that contains no artificial sweeteners or high-fructose corn syrup. Available exclusively at 7-Eleven stores, 7-Select Replenish comes in four flavors: Lemonade, Orange Mango, Cucumber Mint and Guava Splash. While the everyday suggested retail price is $1.99, customers can take advantage of […]