Sprouts Farmers Market will hold a hiring day on Tuesday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. across its more than 300 stores from coast to coast. The grocer aims to fill full- and part-time, non-seasonal positions to meet the demand for its natural and organic products. Walk-in interviews will be held at each Sprouts […]
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NGA Applauds Advancement Of The Farm Bill To Committee
The National Grocers Association (NGA), a national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, is reacting positively to the House’s vote to move the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill, to a conference committee. Lawmakers seek to reach on compromise on two different versions of the bill. In late June, the […]
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Albertsons Cos. Launches O Organics Market With Instacart
Albertsons and Instacart are teaming up to combine organic products and online grocery in a one-stop digital shop. This week, the pair announced the launch of O Organics Market, a virtual store offering organic, natural and better-for-you-foods, beverages, and grocery items. “With nearly 3,800 items from O Organics, Open Nature and other organic and natural brands, O Organics Market is another […]
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Study Finds Beef In A Mediterranean-Style Diet Supports Heart Health
Research released this month from Purdue University found that following a Mediterranean-style eating pattern that includes lean red meats like lean beef is just as effective in supporting a healthy heart as a Mediterranean-style diet that limits red meats. This new study adds to the growing body of scientific evidence demonstrating lean beef can be […]
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Campbell Names Palmieri VP And CMO Of U.S. Meals And Beverages
Campbell Soup Co. has appointed Diego Palmieri to the role of VP and chief marketing officer, U.S. meals and beverages, effective July 18. Palmieri will report to Roberto Leopardi, president, meals and beverages. As CMO, Palmieri will be responsible for all aspects of marketing and consumer connection in the U.S. across the division’s portfolio of brands, which […]
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Plant-Based Product Claims See 62% Increase Over Five-Year Period
Growing consumer interest in health, sustainability and ethics is driving plant-derived ingredients and products to high popularity. Innova Market Insights reports that plant-based product claims increased by 62% globally from 2013-2017, with growth occurring on platforms such as plant proteins, active botanicals, sweeteners, herbs and seasonings, and coloring foodstuffs. “The dairy alternatives market has been a particular […]
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Food Does Not Equal Meal
Sponsored content by Tyson Foods Inc. Deli is more than convenience. At Tyson Foods, we’ve worked with families and challenged them to use prepared foods for meals and then showed them tips and tricks when their dinners fell short of their expectations. We’ve partnered with leaders in industries across the nation to get their unique […]
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Smucker Co. Selling Pillsbury, Hungry Jack, Other Brands For $375M
The J.M. Smucker Co. is selling its shelf-stable baking business, including the exclusive U.S. rights to the Pillsbury brand, along with the Hungry Jack, White Lily, Jim Dandy, Martha White and Funfetti brands, to equity firm Brynwood Partners VII LP and Brynwood Partners VIII LP for $375 million. The Pillsbury brand license agreement is a royalty-free, perpetual agreement […]
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Kroger Launching ‘Dip’ Apparel Brand With Fashion Designer Joe Mimran
The Kroger Co. has developed a new apparel brand, Dip, in partnership with fashion designer Joe Mimran. Known for the Club Monaco, Joe Fresh and Pink Tartan brands, Mimran brings 30 years of industry expertise to the exclusive clothing line that “makes effortless style easy and affordable to achieve,” says Kroger. “We’ve worked closely with Joe […]
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AI-Enabled Personalized Marketing Will Drive FMCG Forward
By Mike Bristol/VP Personalized Marketing, Symphony RetailAI Sometimes, the world seems to just turn too quickly; work projects kick into overdrive, kids’ schedules get too hectic, and even taking the time to pick out a somewhat healthy meal at the grocery store seems like a daunting task. As both consumers and busy, complex people, many […]
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U.S. Salty Snacks Market To Reach $29 Billion By 2022
How Americans eat has evolved to match the frequently hurried, harried and hectic lifestyles of today’s consumers, says market research firm Packaged Facts. That shift has been a boon to convenient food options, including salty snacks such as potato chips, popcorn and pretzels. In its new report, “Salty Snacks: U.S. Market Trends and Opportunities,” Packaged Facts […]
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Survey: Gen Z, Millennials Apt To Try More Adventurous Donut Flavors
Bakery supplier Dawn Foods’ inaugural Donut Day survey found that 82 percent of Gen Z (ages 18-21) and Millennial (ages 22-34) consumers are interested in trying unique and adventurous donut flavors, such as pickle, sriracha and s’mores. For nearly 100 years, Dawn has supplied bakers with the ingredients needed to produce all kinds of donuts—mashups […]
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Liqs Eyes Retail Shelves With New Wine-Based Cocktail Shots
Liqs, creator of individually packaged, ready-to-drink cocktail shots, is launching a new line of lower proof wine-based shots. Specifically aimed at retailers and venues that are unable to sell spirits, sales for the new, American-made product will be focused on big-box retailers, grocery chains, club stores and convenience stores, as well as on-premise accounts that […]
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Bergmann Leaves Supervalu West To Join Harvest/Sherwood
Leon Bergmann, who has served as president of West Region Wholesale for Supervalu since August 2017, has resigned to become CEO of Harvest Food Distributors/Sherwood Food Distributors, The Shelby Report has learned. Bergmann had joined Unified Grocers, which was bought by Supervalu in summer 2017, in December 2012 as SVP of sales. In addition to […]
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Nature’s Path Leaves Organic Trade Association In Protest
Organic breakfast company Nature’s Path Foods today resigned from the Organic Trade Association (OTA) citing concern that the OTA is “shifting its commitment from supporting and representing the core principles of the organic food movement, to begin pushing a non-organic agenda which threatens the future of organic.” Nature’s Path says recent actions by the OTA […]
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99 Ranch Market To Begin Accepting Alipay Mobile Wallet
99 Ranch Market, one of the largest Asian supermarket chains in the U.S., is partnering with Alipay to enable customers to pay for items in-store using Alipay’s Mobile Wallet. Operated by Ant Financial Services Group, Alipay is China’s leading digital payment platform and the primary means of online and mobile payment for Chinese consumers. Beginning July 1, […]
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Senate Passes Farm Bill, Omits House Bill’s SNAP Requirements
The Senate passed its version of the 2018 Farm Bill on June 28 with a bipartisan vote of 86-11. The $867 billion bill does not include the controversial work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients that were included in the House version of the bill. It also restates a prohibition of interchange and […]
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Survey Shows Independent Grocers Feeling Optimistic About 2018
by Peter Larkin/ president and CEO, National Grocers Association Special to The Shelby Report With the explosion of new formats and competitors in the marketplace, alongside some continued food deflation, 2017 was a challenging year for independent supermarket operators. However, as the true entrepreneurs of the industry, independent grocers are responding in innovative ways to these challenges […]
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Caulipower Launches Frozen Paleo Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Gluten-free frozen pizza brand Caulipower is rolling out a ready-to-use Frozen Paleo Cauliflower Pizza Crust—the first of its kind, according to the company. The new crust will join Caulipower’s family of better-for-you pizzas and pizza crusts, alongside Margherita, Three Cheese, Veggie, All Natural Uncured Pepperoni and Original Plain Crust. The completely grain-free offering will be […]
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Kroger’s New Payment Policy A Cause For Concern For Produce Industry
Kroger recently sent out a letter to produce shippers outlining its new 90-day standardized payment policy, which takes effect Aug. 1, 2018. According to a number of produce industry organizations, the new policy conflicts with protection rights under the PACA Trust, and agreeing to any extension beyond 30 days automatically forces produce suppliers to waive their PACA […]