The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) has elected two new members to its board of directors: Ann Reed and Mike Servold. Reed is VP of merchandising for The Kroger Co.’s Fred Meyer Stores Division, based in Portland. She is responsible for merchandising for 132 stores in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington that employ more […]
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FPFC To Auction Off Retailers For Charity
The Fresh Produce & Floral Council (FPFC) will be auctioning opportunities during its Dec. 4 holiday luncheon to meet retailers for lunch, dinner or golf. Caterina’s Club, an Orange County-based organization that provides meals for homeless children, will be the beneficiary of the auction. Confirmed are Miguel Garcia and Brian Balladares of Ralphs Grocery Co.; […]
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FPFC Donates $10K To Support Typhoon Relief In The Philippines
The Fresh Produce & Floral Council (FPFC) has made a contribution of $10,000 through The Philippines Red Cross to support relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. Thousands of Filipinos were killed during the storm that struck earlier this month and millions have been left homeless and without food. In addition to providing temporary […]
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Grocery Industry Lends Big Support For CF ‘Hike The Halo’ Fundraiser
by Cynthia Weifenbach, special correspondent for The Shelby Report Angel Stadium in Southern California was ablaze with sports enthusiasts, families and friends as they came out to assist in raising funds to find a cure for those suffering from cystic fibrosis (CF) at the second annual Hike the Halo event on Sunday. The hike offered […]
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Gelson’s Debuts First Store In 12 Years In Long Beach
Long Beach, Calif., residents have a new shopping option, and they’re excited. A new Gelson’s Markets opened its doors Thursday. The first customer in the door had waited in line since before 3 a.m. The line to get in included hundreds by opening time. “This is our first new store in 12 years and we’re […]
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A Light At The End Of The WIC Moratorium Tunnel?
by Ron Fong, CGA president/CEO For The Shelby Report California continues to suffer under an indefinite moratorium on new WIC vendor authorizations. The issue remains one of the most critical facing California’s retail grocers. The California Grocers Association (CGA) has taken a multi-pronged approach in an attempt to help the California WIC Department and the […]
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New Stater Bros. Supermarket Opening In Moreno Valley Next Week
Stater Bros. will open its newest and most modern supermarket in Moreno Valley, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 13. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held in the parking lot at 8:15 a.m., and the new Stater Bros. North Moreno Valley store will open for business at 9 a.m. After Wednesday, the supermarket will be open daily […]
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Idaho Potato Commission Appoints Three New Commissioners
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has appointed three new commissioners who will each serve a three-year term. Peggy Grover of BenchMark Potato in Rexburg; Ritchey Toevs, a grower residing in Aberdeen; and Tommy Brown of Lamb Weston in Pocatello were formally sworn in at the IPC’s October commission meeting in Sun Valley. The commissioners were […]