Carson, California-based Bristol Farms is partnering with Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen to feature new Hanukkah catering meal offerings. The holiday meals will include Wise Sons’ products such as bagels, challah, smoked salmon, chocolate babka and rugelach. “We’re excited to add Wise Sons to our Hanukkah offerings,” said Adam Caldecott, CEO of Bristol Farms. “For forty years, our mission has […]
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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 inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Farmer John Awards $25K Through California Kindness Project
Farmer John recognized St. Francis Center in Los Angeles with a check for $25,000 for its impact in Southern California. The endowment is part of Farmer John’s California Kindness Project, a grant program launched this year to support nonprofits that are making an impact in their local communities. The St. Francis Center was among the top selected charities to receive the $25,000 donation, […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Ocean Mist Farms Introduces Brussels Sprouts In Retailers
Castroville, California-based Ocean Mist Farms’ brussels sprouts are headed into the peak fall crop to meet shopper demand during the holiday season. Known for its Gold Standard Artichokes, Ocean Mist Farms also provides brussels sprouts, which are being harvested out of Castroville through January, and will be coming out of Coachella and Mexico beginning in late-December. “The […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Sun World Expands Footprint With New Licensed Distributors
Bakersfield, California-based Sun World International has added several new companies to its global licensed distributor lineup. These include three marketers in Brazil, four in Chile and three in Peru. “We are proud to welcome these grape producer-marketers to the Sun World community and pleased to expand our distribution channels to fulfill increasing market demand for Sun World’s […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
EVgo Opens Electric Vehicle Charging Station In San Leandro, CA
EVgo opened a public fast charging station Nov. 21 at Marina Square Shopping Center in San Leandro, California. The charging station serves up to four vehicles at the same time through 100kW and 350kW chargers. The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured a lineup of local speakers, including Patty Monahan, commissioner, California Energy Commission; Pauline Cutter, mayor of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Mercato Launches Thriving Communities Program
San Diego-based Mercato, an e-commerce platform for independent grocers, has announced a new initiative to improve access to healthy foods and foster economic stability in low-income communities. The Thriving Communities program works with local governments, private funders and nonprofits to bring more grocers onto the e-grocery platform so they can digitize their inventory, offer delivery […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Calavo Hires Foster As VP Of Sales, National Accounts
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers has hired Andy Foster to support the company’s recently aligned prepared division as VP of sales, national accounts. Foster brings more than 25 years’ experience in the food industry, including more than a decade in fresh cut produce and fresh prepared foods with companies such as Taylor Farms and Boskovich Farms, and […]
Posted inBeverage News, West
L.A. Libations Makes Investment In Hi-Touch Distributing
L.A. Libations, a beverage creator, incubator and accelerator, has taken a major stake in Hi-Touch Distributing. Hi-Touch has launched many brands in Southern California’s natural channel grocers, such as Whole Foods, Erewhon and Lazy Acres. The company, which will be called Hi-Touch Libations going forward, will fill a route-to-market gap for emerging brands. “We have big […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, West
Del Monte Appoints Beliveau As Chief Human Resources Officer
Walnut Creek, California-based Del Monte Foods has appointed Matt Beliveau as chief human resources officer. Beliveau reports to Greg Longstreet, president and CEO, and is responsible for human resources, corporate communications and environmental, social and governance for the company. He brings to Del Monte Foods more than 20 years of human resource leadership experience at public and private companies […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Issues Statement On Delay Of Dividend Payment
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has announced that the Washington State Court has postponed the date of the hearing regarding the temporary restraining order granted to Washington until Dec. 9. As a result of this postponement, the temporary restraining order granted by Washington on Nov. 3 remains in effect and restrains the company from paying the previously […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Smart & Final Holds Pasta Donation Drive For Youth Hunger Relief
Los Angeles-based Smart & Final has launched its yearly campaign to raise funds for the 12th annual KFI PastaThon. The fundraising event, organized by KFI AM 640, supports Caterina’s Club, which provides more than 25,000 meals per week for families in need at 100 locations in 30 cities across Southern California. Caterina’s Club, led by Chef […]
Posted inProduce News, Sustainability News, West
Dole Installs Two Wind Turbines For Facility Electricity
Dole Fresh Vegetables, a division of Dole, has announced the implementation and activation of two General Electric 2.8-Megawatt wind turbines at its salad processing plant in Soledad, California. Each Dole turbine generating power to the facility stands 499 feet tall at maximum height with rotor diameters of 417 feet. Whenever sufficient wind is present to […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Hass Avocado Board Details Seasonal Sales Opportunities
According to the Mission Viejo, California-based Hass Avocado Board, research suggests seasonal influences impact retail sales of avocados, driven by supply chain dynamics and shopper purchase behaviors. These influences have steered the category into an evolution of seasonality over the past four years. The Avocado Seasonality Drivers study reveals that the first quarter is the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Names Photo Submission Contest Recipients
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets has announced the winners of its annual “La Catrina Mas Catrina” photo submission contest. This year’s winners are: First place: Lisbeth S. from Corona, California, received a $500 Sephora gift card; Second place: Alma C. from East Palo Alto, California, won a $300 Ulta Beauty gift card; and Third place: Nancy M. from Phoenix, Arizona, was awarded $100 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Smart & Final To Hold Grand Opening Dec. 14 In San Jose, CA
Smart & Final will open a Smart & Final Extra! on Dec. 14 in San Jose, California. Located at 430 Blossom Hill Road, the 39,000-square-foot store will offer customers a selection of household and club-sized products, available without a membership fee. The grocery warehouse store, which will be open daily from 6 a.m.-10 p.m., will provide […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Duncan Family Farms Provides Herb Merchandising Opportunities
Goodyear, Arizona-based Duncan Family Farms is offering retailers merchandising and sales support with its line of 18 fresh, organic herb varieties heading into the holiday season. According to Google trends, there is a spike in search volume for terms involving “fresh herbs” leading up to Thanksgiving and following through to Christmas. This presents opportunities to drive sales at the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Farmer John Awards $25K Through California Kindness Project
On Nov. 9, Farmer John recognized the Court Appointed Special Advocates in Sacramento for its impact in Northern California with a check for $25,000. The endowment is part of Farmer John’s California Kindness Project, a grant program launched earlier this year to support California nonprofits that are making an impact in their local communities. CASA Sacramento was among the top selected charities to receive a donation in recognition of their […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate Gonzalez Market Celebrates Opening In Santa Ana, CA
Northgate González Market celebrated the grand opening of its new store at 2603 Westminster Ave. in Santa Ana, California. “We are excited at the overwhelming response and support from the Santa Ana community,” said Miguel González, co-president of Northgate González Market. The company invested more than $25 million into the new store and shopping center. The announcement builds upon Northgate González Market’s commitment to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Peter Pan Seafood Hires Bixler As CEO
Anchorage, Alaska-based Peter Pan Seafood has hired Kevin Bixler as its CEO. Bixler has a lifetime of seafood industry knowledge, being born into a commercial fishing family. His industry experience goes back more than three decades, beginning on his father’s fishing boat. Bixler most recently served as global director of group fish procurement at Thai […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Launches Holiday Vinaforé Wine Collection
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has launched its Vinaforé Collection for the holiday season. The private label collection features five crafted varieties originating from wine regions across the world and is available at Albertsons Cos. banner stores including Albertsons, Safeway, Shaw’s, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Tom Thumb and United Supermarkets. The Vinaforé Collection was curated by Curtis Mann, master […]