Southeastern Grocers‘ 16 first-place wins at the 2019 National Pie Championship doubles its 2018 awards and is a new company record. The American Pie Council hosted the 2019 National Pie Championship in Orlando, Florida, last week. The following Southeastern Grocers pies placed first in their respective categories: 8-inch Key Lime Pie 8-inch Reese’s Peanut Butter […]
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Consumer Reports: Only Trader Joe’s Earns Top Satisfaction Rating
Trader Joe’s is the only national grocery chain to earn top overall ratings, according to the latest Consumer Reports ratings of grocery stores and supermarkets. Of the 96 stores in Consumer Reports’ ratings, five regional grocers shared top marks for customer satisfaction: Texas-based Central Market; mid-Atlantic brand Wegmans; Heinen’s, located in Ohio and Illinois; Southern […]
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Rich Products Promotes Executives To Strategic Leadership Roles
Rich Products promoted and created new leadership roles for seven senior executives within the food company. The moves are part of the Buffalo, New York-based company’s long-term focus on growth, innovation and organizational excellence. “These talented individuals have risen through the ranks, collectively bringing a powerhouse of experience, thought leadership and passion to our organization. […]
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Wells Buys Fieldbrook Foods, Expanding Ice Cream Production Eastward
Le Mars, Iowa-based Wells Enterprises has acquired Fieldbrook Foods, expanding Wells’ annual manufacturing capacity to 200 million gallons. The acquisition of the Dunkirk, New York-based Fieldbrook Foods from Arbor Investments was effective April 15. “The combination creates a stronger platform for growth and positions us to better serve our customers, as well as providing a […]
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Shelby Exclusive: Details Behind Bristol Farms’ New Yorba Linda Store
Bristol Farms grocery stores are all about good food, and the new Yorba Linda, California, store is no exception. From the moment customers walk in to the store, located at 18421 Yorba Linda Boulevard, the focus is food—good food. Adam Caldecott, president and co-CEO of Bristol Farms, talked with The Shelby Report’s VP-West Bob Reeves […]
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World Peas Resolves Peatos Trademark Dispute With Frito-Lay
World Peas Brand Peatos, a division of Snack it Forward, announced Wednesday that its trademark-related disputes with Frito-Lay have been amicably resolved. “We would like to commend Frito-Lay on its cooperative attitude toward reaching a resolution that works for both parties,” said Nick Desai, CEO of World Peas Brand in Los Angeles. “This battle will […]
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Dos Equis Mexican Pale Ale Introduced In Texas, New Mexico
Dos Equis Mexican Pale Ale, XX MPA, will be available in cans and bottles across Texas and New Mexico by the end of April. The cerveza is described as having “all the complexity of a pale ale, but with a surprisingly lighter finish.” “Our MPA has the complexity and depth of flavor beer drinkers would […]
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Squatters Craft Beers Creates Grandeur Peak Spiked Sparkling Water
Squatters Craft Beers has created a craft alternative to beer with Grandeur Peak Spiked Sparkling Water. Grandeur Peak Spiked Sparkling Water was designed to target active lifestyle consumers. It has 4 percent ABV, natural flavors, one gram of carbs, zero gluten, zero calories from sugar and 80 calories. Its initial offering comes in two flavors: […]