El Segundo, California-based Beyond Meat Inc. has introduced its Cookout Classic, a limited-edition burger 10-pack available at a majority of Walmart and Target stores nationwide and select retailers across the U.S. beginning the week of June 22. Sold in the frozen meat aisle with an SRP of $15.99 ($1.60 per patty), the new offering will […]
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 inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Wonderful Pistachios Offers Larger Size Of No Shells Flavors
Building off of the success of Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Chili Roasted and Honey Roasted in the original 5.5-ounce size bags that debuted last year, both flavors now will be available in a larger 11-ounce bag. Both No Shells Chili Roasted and Honey Roasted flavors have driven 94 percent of all flavored snack nut growth across […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, West
WEST: Grocery Outlet One Of ‘50 Best Wine Retailers In America For 2020’
Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. recently was named to Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s “50 Best Wine Retailers in America for 2020” in the “Best Value-Driven Retailers” category. The “50 Best Wine Retailers in America” were chosen by Wine Enthusiast’s team of expert editors and tasters to present the best of the best wine retailers across […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Albertsons, Home Page Latest News, West
Albertsons Companies Announces Launch Of Initial Public Offering
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies Inc. has announced the commencement of an initial public offering of 65.8 million shares of its common stock to be sold by certain of its stockholders, at an anticipated initial public offering price between $18 and $20 per share, pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 previously filed with the […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Home Page Latest News, West
Macey’s Grocery 16th Location Now Open In Santaquin, Utah
Macey’s opened its 16 store, located at 110 North 400 East in Santaquin, Utah, on June 17. It is the first grocery store in Santaquin. Due to COVID-19, there was a small grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony that the public was invited to view via Facebook Live on Macey’s Facebook page. The new Macey’s store is 45,000 square feet, keeping Macey’s tradition of offering […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, West
Smart & Final Promotes Drew To Chief Operating Officer
Smart & Final has promoted Scott Drew to Chief Operating Officer (COO). He has been a part of the Smart & Final team since 2010, during which he has led store operations, real estate, construction and maintenance, supply chain, and sales and merchandising. As COO, Drew will continue to report to Dave Hirz, president and CEO. […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, West
Smart & Final Extra! Store To Open June 24 In Turlock, CA
Smart & Final, the smaller grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, will be opening its new Extra! store June 24 at the Turlock Town Center, located near downtown off Golden State Freeway. The brand-new grocery store is the first Smart & Final store in Turlock, joining a Smart & Final Distribution Center in […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Bottled Water Brand Pathwater Unveils Patriotic-Themed Bottle
Pathwater, a sustainable bottled water brand, has debuted its limited-edition Made in USA bottle paying homage to the U.S. The bottle celebrates Pathwater’s commitment to maintaining all operations – from manufacturing to marketing – within the continental U.S., and in doing so, providing necessary job opportunities to Americans. The Fremont, California, company will donate 10 […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, West
SoCal Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Council Names Scholarship Winners
The COVID-19 pandemic caused the cancellation of the annual Foundation Golf Tournament of the Southern California Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Council (SCFRC) on May 19, where the year’s scholarship recipients are usually released. However, the council is recognizing the 25 scholarship winners and has announced that the Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $59,750. The SCFRC Scholarship […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos. Commits $5 Million To Social Justice
Albertsons Cos. is making a $5 million donation to social justice organizations as well as those on the front line of the fight for equality. “Racial justice and equality cannot be achieved by people returning to the status quo. We must intentionally open a door to lasting change across our country,” said President and CEO Vivek Sankaran. […]
Posted inHome Page Latest News, Grocery Store Layout, West
Stater Bros. Markets To Open New Store In Calimesa On June 17
Stater Bros. Markets will open a new store in Calimesa, California, at 7 a.m. Wednesday, June 17. Located at 1004 Cherry Valley Blvd., it will be the 53rd Stater Bros. location in San Bernardino County and the second to serve the community of Calimesa. The new store will have thorough cleaning and sanitation procedures in […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Hires New Chief Fresh Merchandising Officer
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has hired J. Scott Neal as chief fresh merchandising officer, effective June 15. Neal will report directly to Sprouts CEO Jack Sinclair and will oversee Sprouts’ fresh merchandise offerings. “We’re thrilled to welcome Scott to the Sprouts team,” Sinclair said. “Scott joins us at the perfect time to leverage his deep […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, West
Caulipower Donates $1M To Coronavirus Relief To Support Families
Los Angeles-based Caulipower will be making a $1 million donation over three years to the American Heart Association’s food security and education programs, including its National Teaching Gardens Network. The social and economic impact of COVID-19 has heightened the problem of food insecurity in under-resourced communities. Even before the crisis, in Los Angeles County alone […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Sparkling Ice Seeking Nominations For America’s Heroes
Seattle, Washington-based Sparkling Ice, made by the Talking Rain Beverage Co., has created a new campaign to celebrate America’s unsung heroes, particularly those who work on the front lines to support local communities during the Covid-19 pandemic. As part of the Cheers to Heroes initiative, people nationwide can nominate a friend, colleague, peer or neighbor […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Kashi GO Launches New Protein-Packed Waffles For Frozen Food Aisle
Solana Beach, California-based Kashi recently launched new protein-packed waffles as part of its GO product line. Kashi GO is focused on protein, making these new Non-GMO Project Verified protein waffles from a mixture of cage-free eggs, hemp seeds, soy and whey protein. With flavors ranging from Wild Blueberry, Vanilla Buttermilk and Cinnamon Brown Sugar, these […]
Posted inBakery News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West
Bashas’ Names 11 Finalists In Annual Donut Flavor Contest
Six youth and five adults have been named finalists in this year’s Bashas’ Supermarkets Donut Flavor Craze Contest. Eleven residents—from Clifton, Glendale, Litchfield Park, Phoenix, San Tan Valley, Scottsdale and Surprise, Arizona—were voted as finalists. The fifth-annual contest invited Arizonans to share donut creations that represent their favorite sweet treat or guilty pleasure. The donut […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
WAFC Elects 3 New Members To Board Of Directors
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) has elected three new members to its board of directors—Barry Craft, Richard Wardwell and Rick Williams. Craft is VP of merchandising, marketing and procurement for Bashas’ Inc. in Chandler, Arizona. His career spans 40 years in the supermarket industry and includes executive leadership roles in major markets throughout […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Seattle Store June 10
Sprouts Farmers Market will open its first location in Seattle, Washington, at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10. The new store, located at 13010 Aurora Ave. North, will be the fourth Sprouts in the state. To celebrate the new store, Sprouts is giving away a $500 gift card to be used for groceries. Local shoppers can […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, West
CBD Product Maker Lazarus Naturals Now Producing Hand Sanitizer
Lazarus Naturals, makers of CBD products, has converted production space to make and distribute hand sanitizer to customers, healthcare, and correctional institutions. Ten percent of all sanitizer produced by the company will be donated to food banks and homeless shelters in Portland, Seattle and Central Oregon, where Lazarus Naturals hemp farms are located. The move […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Four Sigmatic Introduces Mushroom Ground Coffee With Probiotics
Four Sigmatic introduced Mushroom Ground Coffee with Probiotics. The new product is made with a base of Fair-Trade 100 percent Organic Arabica Coffee from Guatemala, blended with gut supporting Turkey Tail and Chaga functional mushrooms, along with 1 billion CFU of heat resistant probiotics, and prebiotics from yacon, combined to provide a complete wellness brew. […]