Southern Champion Tray, a manufacturer of paperboard packaging for the bakery and food service industry, will purchase all assets of Evergreen Packaging based in La Mirada, California. Evergreen, founded in 2001, is a bakery, deli, food service and wholesale packaging provider with a market presence in California. According to SCT, this acquisition will strengthen its ability to […]
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 inExecutive News, West
Smith Retires As Stater Bros. Chairman, Names Successor
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has announced that Phil Smith will retire as board chairman for Stater Bros. Holdings, effective immediately. CEO Pete Van Helden has been appointed chairman, and Sean Varner, managing partner of Varner & Brandt, has been appointed vice chairman. Smith will remain on the board. Smith’s career at Stater Bros. has spanned more than three […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Celebrates National Seafood Month With Relaunch
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies is diving into National Seafood Month with the relaunch of Waterfront Bistro. Waterfront Bistro, which can be found at Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s and Tom Thumb, features the “Responsible Choice” logo indicating that 100 percent of its seafood items meet Albertsons Cos.’ Responsible Seafood Policy. Waterfront Bistro seafood is third-party audited […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', Executive News, West
Bashas’ Enhances Leadership Team With Three Promotions
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Family of Stores is bolstering talent among the leadership teams at two of its brands, AJ’s Fine Foods and Food City. Each of these shifts play a key role in plans for future growth and reaffirms the commitment of The Raley’s Companies to maintain and support the integrity each store brand. After nearly 30 years […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
Casa Azul Launches Recyclable Metal Packaging Cans
Two beverage entrepreneurs have partnered to launch Los Angeles, California-based Casa Azul featuring a recyclable metal packaging can. Building a brand is not new for Lance Collins and Mike Repole. Collins started Fuze and NOS Energy, while Repole launched Smart Water and Vitamin Water. Together, the two creators have crafted the Casa Azul Tequila Soda. Packaged in […]
Posted inFred Meyer, Executive News, West
Outgoing Fred Meyer President Reflects On Career Of Constant Change
Dennis Gibson, president of the Fred Meyer Division of Kroger, has announced his plans to retire Oct. 1. In an exclusive interview with The Shelby Report of the West, Gibson reflected on his 38 years of leadership and service in the industry, as well as his plans for retirement. Gibson’s professional career began in 1976, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ Reveals Winner Of $50K Donation In Charity Challenge
Culminating its weeks-long Community Choice Charity Challenge, Bashas’ named C4 Foundation the grand prize winner of a $50,000 donation during a special event Sept. 23 at a Bashas’ supermarket in Tempe, Arizona. The challenge, part of the grocer’s 90th anniversary celebration, invited people to vote their favorite charities forward for a chance to win a […]
Posted inPackaging News, Plant-Based News, Snacks Brands, West
Good Planet Foods Expands Portfolio With Snack Packs
Bellevue, Washington-based Good Planet Foods has announced its latest innovation, plant-based Snack Packs. The packs are individually packaged and are made for on-the-go convenience. Good Planet Foods Snack Packs are available in two flavors, Smoked Gouda with Dried Cranberries and Almonds and Cheddar with Dried Cranberries and Cashews. They will retail for SRP $1.99 and will be […]
Posted inMarket Profile, West
Remodel, New Owner Helps Gittel’s Grocery Serve Coeur d’Alene
Coeur d’Alene sits in the northwestern corner of Idaho, not far from Spokane, Washington. The city is known for water sports on the lake that shares its name, as well as outdoor activities along the vast trails and woods of the Canfield Mountain Natural Area. Near the intersection of Interstate 90 and U.S. Route 95, […]
Posted inExecutive News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Golden State Foods Promotes Blanchette To Group VP
Irvine, California-based Golden State Foods has promoted Shane Blanchette to group VP, continuous improvement, quality custom distribution. Blanchette will now oversee QCD’s strategic continuous improvement initiatives, including warehouse and transportation operations, new facility builds, optimization projects and quality standards to support strategic customer initiatives and overall growth. “Shane brings a fresh, energetic approach to continuous improvement with his […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, West
Stater Bros. Markets Promotes McNiff To COO
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has promoted Greg McNiff to chief operating officer, effective immediately. In this position, he will lead the company’s marketing, retail and distribution departments and report to CEO Pete Van Helden. In addition to his new role as COO, McNiff will remain as the company’s president and continue to serve […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Offers Mammograms For Awareness Month
Sylmar, California-based Vallarta Supermarkets has partnered with Los Altos Foods to encourage people to screen regularly for breast cancer detection by offering free mammograms at select stores during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The mammograms will be administered by Alinea Medical Imaging in mobile locations with accessible educational information. “We’re thrilled to partner with Los […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Expands Goals To Fight Hunger, Inspire Healthy Eating
In support of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies will contribute new goals and initiatives designed to help break the cycle of hunger and empower nutrition and health through technology and information. “At Albertsons Companies, our purpose is to bring people together around the joys of food and to […]
Posted inMarket Profile, West
Lone Grocer In Weaverville Weathering Wildfires, Delivery Woes
Holiday Market in Weaverville, California, sits within the Browns Mountains, less than three hours from Oregon. The store was a Tops Market before it was purchased by Cottonwood, California-based North State Grocery. Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, the business has dealt with supply chain issues, in part due to its remote location as well as […]
Posted inProduce News, Sustainability News, West
Taylor Farms Publishes Social Responsibility, Sustainability Report
Salinas, California-based Taylor Farms has published its 2022 Social Responsibility and Sustainability Report, featuring advancements and investments in education, health, wellness and environmental stewardship. “Despite the challenges brought on by a global pandemic, we are extremely proud of the work that is highlighted in this report” said Bruce Taylor, chairman and CEO of Taylor Farms. “We continue […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Stater Bros. To Accept EBT SNAP Payments With Instacart
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets will now accept SNAP EBT payments for orders made through Instacart. The purpose of SNAP, also known as CalFresh in California, is to provide monthly food benefits to low-income people, allowing them to afford more nutritious foods. EBT SNAP can be used for purchases made at Stater Bros. through the […]
Posted inExecutive News, West
Associated Food Stores Names Rice As President, CEO
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores has named David Rice as president and CEO of the 82-year-old company. The move comes following the passing of Robert Obray, who served as president and CEO when he passed away from a rare, fast-moving neurological disease in August. “Bob was an incredible leader and worked closely with the […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Frieda’s Awarded Four Picks In The Kitchn Essentials
Los Alamitos, California-based Frieda’s Branded Produce has picked up four honors in the 2022 Kitchn Essentials, grocery edition. Each year, Kitchn names essential grocery items that have gained fanfare and become staples in consumers’ grocery carts. “Being recognized with four awards is the proof point that our new branding is breaking through and speaking to consumers,” said Cindy Sherman, senior […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Annual Cardenas Markets Golf Tournament Raises $825K
The Cardenas Markets Foundation celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day by hosting its 18th annual fundraising golf tournament Sept. 15 at the Pacific Palms Resort in City of Industry, California. The event raised more than $825,000 to support the Cardenas Markets Foundation scholarship program, in addition to its health, children’s well-being and hunger relief initiatives. Tournament participants were […]
Posted inProduce News, Sustainability News, West
Taylor Farms Takes California Vegetable Facility Off The Grid
Taylor Farms has partnered with Bloom Energy, Ameresco and Concept Clean Energy to install a microgrid capable of taking one of its California food processing facilities completely off the traditional energy grid. The energy leaders plan to combine six megawatts of Bloom fuel cells, 2MW of solar power from Concept Clean Energy and a 2MW/4MWh […]