Arvin, California-based Tasteful Selections, a specialty potato brand from RPE LLC, has introduced a new sustainable fiber tray for its Organic Sea Salt and Herb bite-size potatoes. With a range of baby potato types and varieties, Tasteful Selections strives to meet consumers’ culinary aspirations by offering new products and flavors. Anchored by its sustainability pillars […]
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 inProduce News, West
California Avocado Season Winds Down
Irvine, California-based California Avocado Commission has begun to conclude its 2023 season. Mother Nature tested the resilience of California avocado growers this year, with the latest test being heavy rainfall and winds from Tropical Storm Hilary and a moderate earthquake in the Ojai area on the same day. Luckily for many farmers, these events will […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
ReposiTrak Reports First No-Scan KDE Record
Salt Lake City, Utah-based ReposiTrak has created a no-scan Key Data Element (KDE) record, which it bills as a breakthrough to revolutionize the advancement toward tech-enabled food traceability as defined by the FDA’s FSMA Section 204(d) regulation. “This is a major milestone for the industry and proves that FSMA 204 compliance is in fact achievable,” […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, West
Shammo Picked As Next President Of Peirone Produce
Spokane, Washington-based Peirone Produce, a distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables to independent grocers in the Inland Northwest, has named Brent Shammo as its new president. He succeeds Michael Kamphaus, who is retiring after leading the company for nine years. To ensure a smooth transition, Kamphaus’ last day with the company will be Dec. 1. […]
Posted inProduce News, West
California Treasurer Ma Visits GrubMarket Facilities
California Treasurer Fiona Ma and her team visited two GrubMarket wholesale/distributor facilities, JC Produce and SGS Produce, on Aug. 18 in Los Angeles. “We are thrilled to host California State Treasurer Fiona Ma at GrubMarket’s JC Produce and SGS Produce facilities in the Los Angeles area,” said Mike Xu, CEO of GrubMarket. “As an Asian American […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest, West
SpartanNash Donates Food, Water For Maui Disaster Relief
Michigan-based SpartanNash has donated two truckloads of food and bottled water for wildfire disaster relief efforts in Maui, Hawaii. The company partnered with Convoy of Hope to ship products quickly and efficiently for disaster relief. In addition to its product donations, SpartanNash provided $25,000 in financial support to the Hawaii Community Foundation, in collaboration with the American Logistics Association. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Partnership Paying Off For Yoke’s Fresh Markets
Thanks to its partnership with DailyPay, Washington-based Yoke’s Fresh Markets has reported a 34 percent increase in employee tenure among staff who use the on-demand pay method. On average, employees who use DailyPay stay 31 days longer on the job than those who do not, according to Yoke’s, an employee-owned chain of grocery stores. Through […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Stater Bros. Charities Donates $30K To Bob Hope USO
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Charities, the philanthropic arm of Stater Bros. Markets, partnered with Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling for its Give Back program during National Military Appreciation Month. The program ran for the entire month of May, during which Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling committed to donating 25 cents per eligible product purchased to Bob Hope USO. Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling donated […]
Posted inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, West
Save Mart, Lucky Stores Begin Monopoly Savings Game
Modesto, California-based Save Mart and Lucky stores have launched their “Monopoly Kick Off the Savings” collect-and-win game. Through Oct. 31, Save Mart and Lucky shoppers throughout California and Western Nevada have a chance to win prizes and money-saving offers valuing more than $25 million. “We are excited to offer our shoppers incredible savings and prizes that range in value from instant […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Online Grocery Technology, West
Albertsons Adds Nutrition Insights To Sincerely Health Platform
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has shared the latest digital enhancement to its Sincerely Health platform, a nutrition insights tool that measures grocery purchases based on the serving recommendations of USDA’s MyPlate guidance. The “Nutrition” functionality within the Sincerely Health experience empowers customers to make informed food choices based on their dietary preferences, household size and age group. “With the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, West
Filipino Culture Celebrated At New lsland Pacific Supermarket
Island Pacific Supermarket marked the debut of its 19th store, located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Granada Hills, with a grand-opening celebration Aug. 11. The store offers a selection of fresh seafood, meat, produce and specialty items from the Philippines and other Asian countries, as well as a range of non-food items, like cookware, […]
Posted inDeli News, Feature, West
FreshRealm Focused On Ready-To-Go Meal Solutions
San Clemente, California-based FreshRealm offers fresh meal solutions that range from ready-to-heat items to low-effort meal kits and ready-to-cook products. Michael Lippold, founder and CEO, talked with The Shelby Report’s Bob Reeves on the floor of the recent IDDBA Show in Anaheim, California. “We’re a platform that allows retailers to enter the category, grow the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Remodeled Store Debuts IGA-Inspired Look In Lakebay, WA
Key IGA at 9021 Key Peninsula Highway NW in Lakebay, Washington, revealed its remodel to the public July 19. The store took over the space formerly occupied by Food Market at Key Center. The Myers Group, the parent company of Key IGA, took ownership of the business March 6. The store has operated regularly since […]
Posted inBashas', Online Grocery Technology, West
Bashas’ Expands Gift Options With Blackhawk Network
Pleasanton, California-based Bashas’ has joined Blackhawk Network’s distribution, expanding gift options in its 112 supermarket locations across Arizona and New Mexico. Blackhawk’s suite of multi-brand cards pull brands together across top-selling categories onto a themed gift card. Such multi-store cards allow for a more personal gift experience, so that recipients can redeem at any or […]
Posted inMarket Profile, West
Real Food Market & Deli Works On ‘Building Community’ In Helena, MT
Laughing Water, owner and general manager of Real Food Store Inc., dba Real Food Market & Deli in Helena, Montana, does not have a traditional grocery industry background. He started practicing yoga at age 13. A Presidential Scholar in high school, he earned a degree in philosophy and psychology at MIT. His graduate studies took […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Bristol Bay Celebrates Large Wild Sockeye Salmon Harvest
The cumulative wild sockeye salmon harvest through the end of July in Bristol Bay, Alaska, sits at 38 million fish, surpassing the forecast of 37 million. As anticipated, this season’s strong returns make 2023 one of the top five harvest seasons of the past 20 years – a follow-up to last year’s all-time record-breaking harvest. Bristol […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
The Alkaline Water Co. Enters New Co-Packing Partnership
Scottsdale, Arizona-based The Alkaline Water Co. Inc. has further expanded its production capacity through a new co-packing partner in New York. A1 Beverages recently completed a new packaging and bottling production line and has plans to further expand capacity in 2024. The partnership is important to The Alkaline Water Co. for the continued growth of the […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, West
Mission Produce Appoints SpartanNash’s Sarsam To Board
Oxnard, California-based Mission Produce Inc. has appointed Tony Bashir Sarsam to its board of directors, effective Aug. 14. Sarsam has been appointed as an independent Class I director, with a term expiring at the company’s 2024 annual meeting of stockholders. In connection with this appointment, Mission Produce’s board of directors has increased the size of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Gelson's, West
Instacart Adds Customizable Storefronts, Shoppable Campaigns
San Francisco-based Instacart has introduced new capabilities for its enterprise e-commerce solutions that make it easier for retailers to customize their storefronts and launch shoppable campaigns for holidays or special occasions. Retailers can modify their homepages, create custom landing pages and build shoppable campaigns from a dashboard in Instacart Storefront and Storefront Pro. Stew Leonard’s is using […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, West
MFDA President: Montana’s Economy Stronger In ‘23
At the end of fiscal year 2022, Montana saw a 39 percent increase in collections from its top seven taxes. Through the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, those same taxes had produced 3 percent less, according to the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana. Most of the […]