My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream says its newest innovation, the single-serve and two-pack packaging designs, are now patent-pending. The patent-pending application covers single fully enclosed mochi ice cream containers and two-pack mochi ice cream containers, among others. The patent-pending packaging offers snack lovers a single or two-pack mochi ice cream ball, packaged individually for optimal quality and […]
Category: West
The Shelby Report of the West covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inHome Page Slider, Grocery Store Equipment, West
CoolSys Acquires Richmond Refrigeration, Eastern Refrigeration
CoolSys, a parent of market-leading refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, has acquired Richmond Refrigeration Service, an established commercial refrigeration and air conditioning business serving Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and West Virginia. This is the second acquisition made by CoolSys in the Mid-Atlantic region in the past seven months, as it continues its M&A growth […]
Posted inSustainability News, Home Page Slider, West
Ralphs, Food 4 Less To Harness Solar Power From Rooftop Panels
Ralphs and Food 4 Less, subsidiaries of The Kroger Co., recently announced the installation of a photovoltaic solar power array at the company’s 300,000-square-foot bakery facility in La Habra, California. The La Habra Bakery rooftop installation features nearly 3,000 solar panels, which can produce enough energy to power 240 homes for a full year. And that’s […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Gelson's, Home Page Slider, West
Michel Et Augustin Building Strong Cookie Distribution Network
French food company Michel et Augustin is continuing to build strong cookie square distribution on the west coast with the recent addition of Raley’s to its retail portfolio. This comes on the heels of securing spots in other California cookie aisles, including Gelsons, Lassens and Bristol Farms. “Raley’s is a great opportunity to share a […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Superior Grocers Rebrands La Mirada Location To The Market By Superior
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, has rebranded a small format store under a new banner, The Market by Superior. Traditionally known for their large stores and displays, the retailer rebranded the 29,000-square-foot store at 12721 Valley View Ave. in La Mirada, California. The Market has an enhanced itemization catered to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Wins Best-In-State Customer Service Award From Newsweek
For the second year in a row, Newsweek partnered with global data research firm Statista Inc. to uncover and highlight the Best Customer Service Companies for 2020. Sprouts Farmers Market ranked No. 1 in Arizona, No. 2 in California and No. 3 in Texas for customer service in the category of “Food, Health & Beauty: […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, West
Farmer John Embarks On ‘Thank You Tour’ For Frontline Workers
As essential workers continue to put themselves on the frontlines to keep communities running during the COVID-19 pandemic, Farmer John is taking its food truck on the road to give thanks and show support. The Farmer John Thank You Tour is a 12-week mission to provide one million hot dogs to frontline workers in the greater Los […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Home Page Slider, Shelby Originals, West
Whittier Welcomes Cardenas Markets
Company’s new store is part of westward growth by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer The Shelby Report was on hand for the festivities July 1 as a new Cardenas Markets opened in Whittier, California. CEO John Gomez later gave Bob Reeves, West VP of Shelby Publishing, a tour of the store. Ontario, California-based Cardenas is a […]
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State Mulls Mask Incentive For Grocery Store Shoppers
by Cynthia Weifenbach, contributing writer In an effort to encourage shoppers to wear a mask in grocery stores during the COVID-19 pandemic, Montana is considering a 3 to 5 percent discount off the total bill at checkout for patrons with a mask on. “We looked at different things to do to get people to wear masks […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Foundation, Republic of Tea Support School Garden Programs
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation and The Republic of Tea are continuing their partnership to support school garden programs. The Republic of Tea will donate $1 to the foundation for each Hibiscus Sangria Iced Tea and Blackberry Sage Iced Tea tin sold at Sprouts’ 350 locations across the country. “Gardening experiences provide children with an understanding of where healthy food comes from, nurtures their love of […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Flavors Win Best Bite Awards
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells’ new flavors, Honey Roasted and Chili Roasted, were voted winners of Delicious Living magazine’s 2020 Best Bite Awards. The awards recognize natural foods that prioritize flavor and clean ingredients and also consider quality, purity, efficacy and innovation. The Delicious Living “Best Bites” Awards include both Retailer Choice Awards (voted by natural health retailers) and […]
Posted inGelson's, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, West, Year In Review - 2020
WEST: Gelson’s Introduces New Customer Rewards Program
Gelson’s has introduced a new rewards program where customers can earn points for every dollar they spend. With four different tiers (Foodie, Gourmet, Connoisseur, Epicure) come different perks, such as free items, Gelson’s brand BOGO events, a percentage off of whole store events and first to market samplers. Instacart is also integrated into the program, […]
Posted inRaley's, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, West
First Raley’s O-N-E Market Now Open In Truckee, CA
The first-ever Raley’s O-N-E Market opened in the Northern California town of Truckee on Saturday, June 27. The 35,000-square-foot location blends the grocer’s 85-year commitment to exceptional service with a focus on transparency and education to create what it calls a unique shopping destination with a highly curated product selection. “It has become increasingly clear […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Shelby Originals, West
Navigator Lighthouse Leading Way To Supermarket Shelves, Success
Pierces found new nonprofit to boost diversity, inclusion In the wake of weeks of Black Lives Matter protests nationwide, Subriana and Allen Pierce decided to focus their efforts on starting a nonprofit foundation, Navigator Lighthouse, to help women- and minority-owned CPG companies get up and running and onto store shelves. The Pierces, a husband-wife brokerage, […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Home Page Slider, West
Grocery Outlet Holds 10th Annual Independence from Hunger Campaign
Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet Bargain Market is holding its 10th consecutive Independence from Hunger Food Drive to combat food insecurity. Through July 31, the campaign will collect cash donations and pre-made bags of nonperishable foods in-store at Grocery Outlet’s 350 locations that will be distributed to local food agencies’ partners. In addition to the local store […]
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Cardenas Markets To Open New Store July 1 In Whittier, CA
Cardenas Markets will open its first store in the Los Angeles metro area on Wednesday, July 1. The new store, located at 11750 Whittier Blvd. in Whittier, California, has undergone a complete interior renovation that highlights the company’s new design concept while also spotlighting Whittier’s history. The new store features the following amenities: A produce […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Foster Farms Introduces 3 Varieties Of Smart Crust Pizza
Foster Farms is offering its new Smart Crust frozen pizza as a low-carb option for pizza lovers. It is available in three varieties: Four Cheese, Uncured Pepperoni and Uncured Bacon Club. Each Smart Crust pizza cuts carbs down to 4 grams per serving while providing 25 grams of protein. The crust is made from Foster Farms […]
Posted inBeverage News, COVID News, Home Page Slider, West
Jones Soda Spreads Messages Of Hope Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Seattle-based Jones Soda Co. is featuring inspirational images created by consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic on its cream soda labels. The Messages of Hope bottles are a limited-edition offering. Scheduled to debut in early July with a separate six-bottle series for both the U.S. and Canada, the new labels convey the spirit of resilience that […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, West
Virtual Reality Campaign, New Flavors By F’real Foods
F’real Foods just announced a brand relaunch, bringing a new line of shakes and a virtual reality campaign, Choose Your Alternate F’reality. Emeryville, California-based F’real is the maker of on-the-go, blend-it-yourself frozen beverages, and the company’s new line of shakes meet three emerging trends – no/low sugar, protein and plant-based alternatives. New protein shakes are […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Limited Crop Of Angelcots Return This Summer Season
Los Alamitos, California-based Frieda’s Specialty Produce is bringing Angelcots back for this summer season. Angelcots are a special, limited white-flesh apricot grown in California. They have the juiciness of the ripest nectarine with the delicate texture and aroma of an apricot. They have the perfect balance of acid and sugar with a buttery, perfume-like sweetness, […]