Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods

ZOA Energy Launches Limited-Edition Cans For Movie Release

Tampa, Florida-based ZOA Energy is collaborating with DC Films to launch limited-edition “Black Adam” cans to stores nationwide for consumers. The cans feature ZOA founder and film lead/producer Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam. The cans are available while supplies last online through its website, on Amazon and in grocery and convenience stores. ZOA has also released a limited-edition […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Produce News, Whole Foods

Grillo’s Pickles Packs Flavor, Freshness Into Each Bite

Grillo’s Pickles, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is the nation’s No. 2 refrigerated pickle brand. It was established in 2008 when Travis Grillo decided to take a 100-year-old family recipe and make pickles from his backyard garden. Grillo eventually sold the pickles two for $1 from a cart.  The pickles can now be found in Whole […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods

Olli Salumeria Debuts Two Snack Pack Flavors

Oceanside, California-based Olli Salumeria has debuted its Olli Pepperoni Mozzarella Snack Pack, the latest offering in its line of high-protein grab-and-go mini meals. The snack pack, combining sliced Olli Pepperoni and Mozzarella cheese with La Panzanella crackers, joins four other Olli Snack Pack salami/cheese pairings including Genoa/Fontina, Sopressata/Cheddar, Calabrese/Asiago and Prosciutto/Mozzarella. Launched in 2018, Olli Snack Packs leverage the charcuterie […]

Posted inProduce News, Amazon Fresh, West, Whole Foods

Bako Sweet Concludes Summer Merchandising Contest

Bakersfield, California-based Bako Sweet has concluded its retail merchandising contest that ran May 20-July 4. Produce managers from Sprouts Colton Distribution Center were challenged to create the most creative displays using the brand’s organic sweet potato bags and Traeger grill-themed bin to promote sweet potato consumption during historically low sales months. As a result, stores that […]

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 inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Midwest, Whole Foods

Kraft Heinz’s Delimex Rebrands Packaging, Enhances Flavor

Chicago-based Kraft Heinz and its brand, Delimex, is debuting refreshed packaging, enhanced flavor and double the taquito filling.  “As a brand we are all about bringing bold, delicious flavor to life’s dullest moments,” said Rachel Drof, director brand communications, Delimex. “We are excited for fans to try our new and improved product and experience the […]

Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Midwest, Whole Foods

Heinz Launches Chef-Inspired Sauce Collection

Chicago-based Heinz has announced its new Heinz 57 Collection, a line of elevated sauces and spreads. Aiming to make culinary trends more accessible, Heinz looked to the expertise of Lee Wolen and Joe Frillman for inspiration in developing the collection. The chef-inspired line attempts to accelerate culinary exploration by transforming simple dishes into new creations. “I am inspired by premium-crafted ingredients […]

Posted inH-E-B, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Southwest, Whole Foods

H-E-B Edges Out Amazon As Top E-Commerce Grocery Retailer

Dunnhumby has released its first “E-Commerce Retailer Preference Index,” a nationwide study that examines the emerging $100 billion U.S. e-commerce grocery market. In a near statistical tie, San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B narrowly edged out Amazon and Amazon Fresh as the top ranked e-commerce grocer. Walmart landed in the fourth spot and Sam’s Club rounded out […]