Orlando, Florida-based Fresh Express has announced three new offerings in its line of chopped salad kits, Twisted Caesar Lemon Caesar, Twisted Caesar Pesto Caesar and Mexican Style, and its new blend, Butter Supreme. Trends like convenience, plant-based nutrition and restaurant-inspired international flavors are driving food innovations, and chopped salads kits are well positioned to drive growth for […]
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Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Donates $1M To Support 100 Years Of Texas State Parks
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B has made a $1 million gift to commemorate 100 years of Texas State Parks. As the presenting sponsor for the centennial celebration, H-E-B’s donation will support programming aimed to engage all Texans in discovering and enjoying the nearly 90 state parks in Texas. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Parks and […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, National
Revol Greens Doubles Romaine Lettuce Production Capabilities
Owatonna, Minnesota-based Revol Greens will double its romaine lettuce production throughout the remainder of the year and into 2023. The increase in production is supported by Revol Greens’ innovative indoor growing facilities in Minnesota, California and Georgia, as well as a new 20-acre facility in Temple, Texas. Revol Greens, which grows organic and conventional lettuce […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Accepting Submissions For Our Brands Innovation Summit
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has launched its Our Brands Innovation Summit, a program to enhance and accelerate the selection of private brand items sold across the Kroger Family of Companies. The program is open to store brand suppliers of food and beverage, health, beauty and packaging. The summit supports the ongoing mission of Kroger’s Our Brands portfolio by […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Dairy News, Southeast
Publix To Begin Carrying Truly Grass Fed Cheddar Cheese
Dublin, Ireland-based Truly Grass Fed, a brand of sustainably-produced dairy products, has announced that Publix will carry its natural sharp and aged cheddar cheese wedges at more than 1,300 stores nationwide. The brand’s salted and unsalted butter foil packs have been in Publix stores since 2020. The crafted grass-fed Irish cheddar products will arrive on […]
Posted inProduce News, Merchant Distributors, West
Procurant Digitizes MDI’s Produce Inspections
Watsonville, California-based Procurant has announced that Procurant Inspect, its mobile produce inspection solution, has been selected by Merchants Distributors Inc. to use across its network of regional distribution centers. “Produce inspections are a critical yet labor-intensive part of bringing safe, high-quality products to our customers. Procurant Inspect lets us enhance and simplify that process for our […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Kroger Health Urges Customers To Get Flu Vaccinations
Cincinnati-based Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., is urging customers to get vaccinated against the flu to ensure protection during peak flu season. “The first step in protecting yourself and others from the flu is to get vaccinated,” said Doug Cornelius, senior director of pharmacy operations, Kroger Health. “We are encouraging people […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Executive News, Southwest, Whole Foods
Arryved Names Younge As Chief Technology Officer
Boulder, Colorado-based Arryved has named Stephen Younge as chief technology officer. “I’m thrilled to be joining the world class team at Arryved as CTO,” Younge said. “Working with highly technical cloud-based software that enables small businesses to provide exceptional guest experiences is right up my alley. We raised over $21 million of funding last year and we […]
Posted inExecutive News, Associated Food Stores, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
White Named EVP, COO Of Associated Food Stores
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores, a grocery wholesaler, has named Roger White as EVP and COO of the 82-year-old company. The move comes following the announcement that David Rice was named as president and CEO of Associated Food Stores. To read the full story on Rice’s promotion presented by The Shelby Report, click here. […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Southwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Distributors Opens Largest Warehouse In Dallas, TX
KeHE Distributors celebrated the grand opening of its distribution center Oct. 5 in Dallas. The facility is the company’s largest to date, totaling nearly one million square feet. City officials and KeHE executives gathered at the new location for the celebration. The event kicked off with a ribbon cutting and included a photo booth, local cuisine, speeches […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Kroger, Priority Health Announce Co-Branded Plans
Detroit-based Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan, and Kroger Health, the health care division of The Kroger Co., announced the launch of two co-branded Medicare plans with benefits and services that address people’s whole-health needs and well-being. The plans, PriorityMedicare + Kroger as well as PriorityMedicare D-SNP + Kroger, will be available in eight counties in […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
BJ’s Wholesale Club Accepts Online SNAP EBT Payments
Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced that SNAP EBT payments will be accepted across all of its clubs when members use their cards at checkout online or through the BJ’s mobile app. “Over the course of the last few months, we’ve been actively working to expand our online SNAP EBT payment options for our members across […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Meijer Offers Accessible, Adaptive Children’s Halloween Costumes
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is adding accessible, adaptive children’s costumes to its selection of Halloween costumes. “We aim for our stores to be a welcoming and supportive environment where every customer sees themselves reflected in our team and their needs are met in our products,” said Ryan Yarnell, seasonal décor buyer for Meijer. “So, when our customers […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Celebrates National Seafood Month With Relaunch
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies is diving into National Seafood Month with the relaunch of Waterfront Bistro. Waterfront Bistro, which can be found at Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s and Tom Thumb, features the “Responsible Choice” logo indicating that 100 percent of its seafood items meet Albertsons Cos.’ Responsible Seafood Policy. Waterfront Bistro seafood is third-party audited […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Grocers, Inc., Southeast
Associated Grocers Hosts Food Show With Donation, Scholarships
Associated Grocers held its Fall Food Show for member retailers Sept. 21 at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana. Themed “Harvest Festival of Savings,” the event drew more than 1,000 vendors, manufacturers, retail members and store representatives. The event featured new items, merchandising ideas and current services available. The night prior, the company hosted […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Center Store, Midwest, Snacks Brands
Kroger Shares America’s Favorites Candies Ahead Of Holiday
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has shared America’s favorite candies heading into the Halloween season. The grocer, who sells millions of pounds of candy each year, revealed that it expects shoppers will again reach for Hershey’s Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to fill their baskets more than any other candy this Halloween. “We expect our shoppers will […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', Executive News, West
Bashas’ Enhances Leadership Team With Three Promotions
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Family of Stores is bolstering talent among the leadership teams at two of its brands, AJ’s Fine Foods and Food City. Each of these shifts play a key role in plans for future growth and reaffirms the commitment of The Raley’s Companies to maintain and support the integrity each store brand. After nearly 30 years […]
Posted inFred Meyer, Executive News, West
Outgoing Fred Meyer President Reflects On Career Of Constant Change
Dennis Gibson, president of the Fred Meyer Division of Kroger, has announced his plans to retire Oct. 1. In an exclusive interview with The Shelby Report of the West, Gibson reflected on his 38 years of leadership and service in the industry, as well as his plans for retirement. Gibson’s professional career began in 1976, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ Reveals Winner Of $50K Donation In Charity Challenge
Culminating its weeks-long Community Choice Charity Challenge, Bashas’ named C4 Foundation the grand prize winner of a $50,000 donation during a special event Sept. 23 at a Bashas’ supermarket in Tempe, Arizona. The challenge, part of the grocer’s 90th anniversary celebration, invited people to vote their favorite charities forward for a chance to win a […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Marks Anniversary Of Zero Hunger, Zero Waste Plan
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. celebrated the five-year anniversary of its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social and environmental impact plan. Launched in 2017, the program remains the centerpiece of the company’s environmental, social and governance strategy. It is widely recognized as an industry-leading platform for collective action and systems change. “As America’s largest grocer, Kroger […]