Good Natured Products Inc., “d.b.a good natured,” has announced its distribution through Sustainable Island Products, a distributor of compostable packaging products in Hawaii. According to the company, plant-based, BPI-certified compostable products from good natured are up to 99 percent plant-based and comply with single use packaging regulations that started going into effect across many counties in Hawaii […]
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 inRaley's, Executive News, West
The Raley’s Companies Hires Burkhalter As CFO
West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies has hired Tiffanie Burkhalter as CFO, effective Feb. 16. In this role, Burkhalter will oversee all enterprise financial functions, real estate and risk management. “I am excited to join The Raley’s Companies and support their expanded portfolio of brands,” Burkhalter said. “I look forward to working alongside the impressive leadership team and […]
Posted inAssociation News, West
WAFC Names Dimond As New Senior Director
The Western Association of Food Chains has named Andrea Dimond as senior director of educational strategy and development. Dimond has spent more than 20 years in the food industry. She began her career with CPC Baking Business (now known as Bimbo Bakeries USA), recruited from UCLA into a leadership training program. Two years later, Dreyer’s Grand […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Whole Foods Market Opens First Location In Montana
Whole Foods Market opened its new 31,718-square-foot store Feb. 1 at 2905 W. Main St. in Bozeman, Montana. The location is the first store in the state for the natural and organic foods retailer. “We’re thrilled to join the great state of Montana for the first time with the opening of our Bozeman store today,” […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Health & Wellness, Nonfood Items, Online Grocery Technology, West
Albertsons Companies Launches Digital Health, Wellness Platform
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has launched Sincerely Health, a digital health and wellness platform that is accessible on 16 of its banners’ grocery apps and websites. Sincerely Health is designed to help improve lives by connecting, educating, encouraging and rewarding customers on their health and wellness journey so they can make informed choices regarding food, physical […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
ProducePay Launches Storefront To Market To Global Buyers
Los Angeles-based ProducePay has launched its virtual Storefront – a new feature offering growers a personalized platform to market their brand, available commodities and initiate transactions with trusted and verified buyers. Storefront empowers growers with an online destination to attract new trading partners and interact with potential buyers in real-time. Growers can use the personalized Storefront to market […]
Posted inMarket Profile, West
Arizona Official Recalls Family’s Roots In Grocery
Fungs ran New State Market in Phoenix for six decades Kimberly Yee is many things. First and foremost, she is Arizona’s state treasurer. But she also is the granddaughter of Y.W. and Sue Fung, who founded New State Market in Phoenix. The Fungs opened the grocery store in 1933 at Seventh Avenue and Buckeye Road […]
Posted inMarket Profile, West
Parched State Also Battling Supply Chain Strain, Homelessness
AFMA aims to ensure members aware of issues The Arizona Food Marketing Alliance turns 80 this year. With the anniversary, comes a new motto: “Respect the past…Embrace the future.” The AFMA has four major goals for 2023. The group intends to grow its membership, improve the AFMA Journal, remain a solid source of information for […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, West
Industry Leader Named To The Save Mart Companies’ Board
The Save Mart Companies, a Modesto, California-based company, has appointed industry veteran Robert “Bob” G. Miller to its board of directors. “Bob’s expertise and passion for the grocery industry is legendary along with his unparalleled track record of being a growth-focused leader,” said Shane Sampson, executive chairman of the board, The Save Mart Companies. “For decades, Bob has built great companies by […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Begins ‘Life Is Why’ Fundraising Campaign
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets is joining the fight against heart disease and stroke by participating in the American Heart Association’s annual “Life Is Why” in-store fundraising campaign. “Heart disease continues to affect many of our families, friends and loved ones,” said Marisa Kutansky, communications director for Cardenas Markets. “Cardenas Markets alongside the Cardenas Markets Foundation is proud […]
Posted inGelson's, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Executive News, West
Bagan Begins Role As Gelson’s President, CEO
Encino, California-based Gelson’s has promoted John Bagan to president and CEO, following the departure of Rob McDougall, who retired after 15 years with Gelson’s at the end of the year. In a Sept. 9 internal email to Gelson’s employees that he shared with The Shelby Report, McDougall announced his intent to retire. He attributed the decision […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Launches Organic Produce Program
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market has launched its Rescued Organics program in all 130 stores in California. The program reduces food waste by bringing to market imperfect organic produce that would be discarded due to imperfections that do not affect quality. Rescued Organic produce may be misshapen, under or over-sized or slightly off color, but has the […]
Posted inPackaging News, West
WestPack 2023 To Showcase Packaging Innovations At Expo
WestPack 2023 has announced a new plan to provide solutions and innovations targeted to the medical device, food and beverage and cannabis industries. Attendees can expect to find the latest packaging equipment, supplies and materials, while learning from industry leaders and other design and packaging engineers at the event. New for 2023, WestPack will feature […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
Talking Rain Beverage Co. Begins Flavorful Giving Campaign
Seattle, Washington-based Talking Rain Beverage Co. has launched a new program, Flavorful Giving, an initiative to inspire consumers to “Live in Full Flavor” – the company’s motto. Throughout 2023, Sparkling Ice will partner with a different charitable organization every month, focusing on topics including youth development, veteran care, wellness and education. This marks the most inclusive corporate social […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Legacy Farms Acquires Frieda’s Branded Produce
Orange County, California-based Frieda’s Branded Produce has been acquired by Legacy Farms. Frieda’s CEO Karen Caplan, a daughter of founder Dr. Frieda Rapoport Caplan, announced the sale Jan. 20 in a letter to the industry. “Today is a very exciting one for our company. Our 61-year-old family business has been acquired by another fantastic, thriving produce […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Proceeds With Payment Of Special Dividend
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that the Washington Supreme Court has denied a motion by the attorney general of Washington to hear an appeal from the trial court’s denial of its request to enjoin the company from paying its previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend. The special dividend was first scheduled to be […]
Posted inRaley's, Corporate Store News, West
The Raley’s Companies Raise $2.96M During Holiday Hope Drive
West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies’ Holiday Hope Drive raised $2.96 million for local Feeding America partners in its communities. The effort at Raley’s, Bashas’ and fieldTRUE secured donations from customers and employees for local food banks. One hundred percent of the donations stay in the local community where they were given. Serving communities is at the heart of […]
Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Launches Competition For Emerging Brands
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has announced its first Albertsons Cos. Innovation Launchpad competition in search of small and independent brands representing emerging food, beverage and pet products. With this competition, Albertsons Cos. is giving businesses the opportunity to apply and compete live March 8 at the Natural Products Expo West in California. A panel of judges will evaluate […]
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, West
WAFC Promotes Phipps To Senior Director Of Certificate Program
The Western Association of Food Chains has promoted Cherie Phipps to senior director of the Retail Management Certificate Program. Established in 2000, the Retail Management Certificate is an accredited business program that provides associates with the skills to become managers and leaders in the retail grocery industry. Since its beginning, the program has grown from […]
Posted inProduce News, West
GrubMarket Expands Leadership Team At Sierra Produce
San Francisco-based GrubMarket has named Jim Hohman, former East Coast sales manager, as the new general manager and interim West Coast sales manager for Sierra Produce. Based in Orange, California, Sierra Produce is a provider of fresh fruits sourced nationally and globally and has additional offices in Swedesboro, New Jersey, and Buin, Chile. It is known as one of the largest […]