In celebration of the holidays, the California Milk Advisory Board has introduced a collaboration with cheese shop Lady & Larder and cheese expert Jessica Lawrenz to present the California Cheese Wreath Kit, a collection of cheeses, dried fruit, nuts and crackers used to create an edible arrangement. Each kit ordered will include a donation of $20 to Feeding America […]
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 inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Innovator of the Year, West
Cardenas’ Doug Sanders Named To Food Industry Hall Of Fame
Doug Sanders was raised in the East Texas town of Nacogdoches, which sits two hours north of Houston and three hours southeast of Dallas. Sanders grew up spending summers working on his grandparents’ farm. Now in his 38th year in the grocery industry, he finds himself serving as chairman and CEO of California-based Cardenas Markets, […]
Posted inPackaging News, West
Hazelnut Growers Of Oregon Debuts New Packaging With Mascot
Hazelnut Growers of Oregon is relaunching its Oregon Orchard brand with new packaging for its baking, snacking and chocolate-covered hazelnuts. The rebrand will elevate consumer awareness of hazelnuts as a sustainable alternative to almonds and other popular nuts. The updated brand also introduces Hazel the Health Nut, a mascot that “embodies the philosophy of the ‘Lifestyles of […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Sun-Maid Appoints Loftus As President, COO
Fresno, California-based Sun-Maid Growers of California has appointed Steve Loftus as president and COO, reporting to Harry Overly, executive chairman of the board. Loftus will replace Braden Bender, who has been serving as Sun-Maid’s interim-president since September, and is returning to his role as CFO. In this new role, all functional areas within Sun-Maid will report […]
Posted inProduce News, West
California Avocado Commission Announces DeLyser’s Retirement
Jan DeLyser has announced her plan to retire as VP of marketing from the California Avocado Commission after 24 years of service. The tentative timing for her retirement is mid-February. “Jan DeLyser is an icon in the produce industry and has been instrumental in the development of the avocado category and the premium California avocado […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
Foundation’s Pillars Focus On Education, Health, Hunger, Children
The Cardenas Markets Foundation is a nonprofit noted for its charitable efforts that impact the lives of those in the areas the grocer serves. The foundation supports organizations committed to advancing health, children’s well-being, hunger relief and education. According to its president, Adam Salgado, who also serves as the grocer’s chief marketing officer, the foundation accrues […]
Posted inRaley's, Bashas', Corporate Store News, West
The Raley’s Cos. Establishes New Support Center For Bashas’
The Raley’s Companies is investing in a new Bashas’ Support Center in Chandler, Arizona. The new office will serve Bashas’ division support and administrative employees with modern amenities and an open-concept layout that fosters collaboration. Workers will move from 22402 S. Basha Road to 2650 W. Geronimo Place in spring. The location will be a […]
Posted inProduce News, Innovator of the Year, West
Fresh Food Stars During Tour Of ‘Forward Footprint’ Store
Cardenas Markets, The Shelby Report of the West’s Innovator of the Year, is in the process of a company-wide facelift. Within its three-state market area of California, Arizona and Nevada, the grocer has undertaken renovations at all of its stores. In preparation for honoring Cardenas ahead of this special section, The Shelby Report’s Bob Reeves […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Walmart Introduces Grocery Drone Delivery In Arizona
Walmart, in partnership with DroneUp, is introducing drone delivery service for customers in the Phoenix, Arizona, area and will be fulfilled from four stores. This marks the first time customers in the state can take advantage of Walmart’s drone delivery, following the retailer’s earlier announcement of plans to expand its DroneUp network to reach four million […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Island Pacific Supermarket Earns Great Place To Work Certification
City of Industry, California-based Island Pacific Supermarket has been certified by Great Place to Work. This award is based on anonymous employee surveys of what current employees say about their experience working at Island Pacific. Great Place to Work Certification is a “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is recognized worldwide by employees and employers […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
Sparkling Ice Awards $150K During Annual Holiday Initiative
Seattle-based Talking Rain Beverage Company and its brand, Sparkling Ice, has announced the three winning charities of its second annual holiday give-back initiative, Cheers to Giving, a campaign created to celebrate nonprofits making a difference in their communities. The brand called on consumers to nominate a nonprofit for a chance for them to be selected as one […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
Cardenas Markets Welcomed To Banning, California
The Shelby Report of the West was on hand Sept. 28 as Cardenas Markets held a grand opening celebration for its 20,000-square-foot store at 3317 W. Ramsey St. in Banning, California. The location, which previously operated under the Rio Ranch Market banner, marks the company’s expanded footprint and is the first to serve the San […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Smart & Final Celebrates Grand Opening In San Jose, CA
Smart & Final celebrated the opening of a new Smart & Final Extra! store Dec. 15 at 430 Blossom Hill Road in San Jose, California, with a ribbon cutting and festivities. The 39,000-square-foot store is the grocer’s 10th location in Santa Clara County. The Smart & Final Extra! store offers the community an assortment of club and […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
WorkJam Helps Cardenas Markets Share Info, Streamline Tasks
WorkJam is helping to bring Cardenas Markets into the future. The app is available to all employees from the CEO to grocery clerks. “It’s a transformation going from old school – posters, flyers, sending communications via interoffice envelopes – to a digital workplace,” said Prabash Coswatte, the company’s chief operating officer. He described the app […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Haven Foods Chooses ReposiTrak For Supply Chain Transparency
Salt Lake City, Utah-based ReposiTrak has welcomed South Carolina-based Haven Foods to its traceability network. Joining the network will enable Haven Foods to exchange traceability information from feed to store between its fresh and frozen seafood suppliers and producers and its retail and restaurant clients across the world. This will help it meet and exceed the […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
Ongoing Innovation Has Helped Cardenas Adapt To Change
Cardenas Markets, The Shelby Report of the West’s Innovator of the Year, began as a family-owned company in 1981. Jesús Cárdenas Sr. and his wife, Luz, co-founded the chain, which offered fresh, authentic Hispanic foods to communities across southern California’s Inland Empire. The company has since grown to become one of the country’s largest Hispanic […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Local Grocers Facilitate Donation To Utah Food Bank
Throughout November, customers at Macey’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market, Lin’s and Fresh Market were asked to donate to the Utah Food Bank at checkout through the stores’ Harvest of Hope effort, donating more than $240,000 in food. People participated by purchasing prefilled bags of groceries, making cash donations or buying specially marked products from Acosta, Advantage, […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, West
Cardenas Markets Is 2022 West Innovator Of The Year
Cardenas Markets has been named The Shelby Report of the West’s Innovator of the Year. In addition, CEO Doug Sanders has been named into Shelby Publishing’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. The company has grown to become one of the country’s largest Hispanic grocery chains, with a differentiated store concept serving the nation’s fastest growing […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Superior Grocers Expands Into California’s Central Valley
On Dec. 3, Superior Grocers opened a store at 115 S. West St., the former Palace Foods Depot, in Tulare, California. The grocery retailer, which primarily operates in Southern California, has expanded into the Central Valley. The new store features a large selection of produce, grocery, meats, beer and wine. Plans for the addition of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Holds Holiday Toy Giveaway Dec. 10
Vallarta Supermarkets will be hosting holiday toy giveaway events on Dec. 10 at select locations from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. across California. Kids 12 and under can visit one of the Vallarta California locations to receive a free toy along with sweet treats, while supplies last. Vallarta’s in-house bakery will have mini conchas and champurrado for sample. […]