The California Grocers Association is keeping its eye on two laws that could change the way retailers conduct business and how businesses outside of the state work with the retailers. Senate Bill 54, or the Plastic Pollution Producer Responsibility Act, is the first of the measures. It took effect June 30 and requires retailers to decrease […]
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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 inProduce News, West
GrubMarket Acquires Frantoni, Granite State Software
San Francisco-based GrubMarket has completed the acquisitions of New York-based Frantoni Corporation and Kansas-based Granite State Software. Both companies are led by software veterans with decades of industry experience in the fresh produce space. Founded nearly 40 years ago, GSS is managed by software engineer Glenn Sherman, who joined GSS in 1990 and took over ownership of the […]
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Anniversary Issues, Bashas', Special Section, West
Late Eddie Basha Jr. Inducted Into Food Industry Hall Of Fame
The late Eddie Basha Jr. has been inducted into The Shelby Report’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. Basha Jr. died in 2013 at the age of 75. Born in 1937 in Arizona, he carried on the family legacy of operating Bashas’ Supermarkets, growing the company and acquiring Food City and AJ’s Fine Foods. Trey Basha, […]
Posted inRaley's, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West
Raley’s Reopens Bel Air Location With New Offerings
Raley’s has reopened its store in Bel Air, California, with a grand opening celebration Aug. 19 that included community leaders and customers. The Raley’s offers a variety of natural and organic products across all departments, as well as local staples at affordable prices. The kitchen offers a selection of grab-and-go prepared foods, chef-crafted sandwiches, dim sum and noodle […]
Posted inDairy News, West
Bellwether Farms Wins Medals From American Cheese Society
Petaluma, California-based Bellwether Farms has won several awards from the American Cheese Society in its annual Judging & Competition Awards. The new Fresh Sheep Cheese Log – Original earned a gold medal in the fresh rindless sheep’s milk cheese aged 0 to 30 days category, and the Fresh Sheep Cheese Log – Sonoma Herb earned a gold medal in the sheep cheese with […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Awards $253K In Employee Scholarships
Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino-owned supermarket chains in California, and The Gonzalez Family Foundation have awarded several employees and their dependents $253,000 in scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year. “Investing in the future educational success of our employees and their families is important to Vallarta. We believe education is key and are extremely proud […]
Posted inProduce News, West
California Fig Growers Celebrate Beginning Of Crop Season
Fresh Fig season is officially underway, according to the California Fresh Fig Growers Association. This year’s initial crop, known as the breba crop, delivered the first Mission figs of the season May-June. The main crop, now underway, is delivering plump varieties, such as Brown Turkeys and Sierras. Additional varieties will continue to become available through […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., BJ's Wholesale Club, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Meat District Debuts Burgers In Kroger, Celebrates With Giveaway
Los Angeles-based Meat District has expanded its burger distribution to the meat aisle of Kroger grocery stores nationwide. To celebrate the expansion, Meat District is giving away $10,000 in a contest. “Our partnership with Kroger, the nation’s largest grocery chain, marks a major milestone for us. We’re thrilled and honored to be partnering with Kroger,” said Zack Leveson, COO […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
Fiji Water Transitions Bottle To Recycled Plastic
Los Angeles-based Fiji Water has transitioned its 500 milliliters and 330 milliliters bottles to 100 percent recycled plastic in the U.S. The move is a step in reducing plastic waste and replaces almost 65 percent of Fiji Water’s bottle volume in the U.S. with recycled material. The company is committed to continue shifting its entire portfolio […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, West
Talking Rain, Olive Crest Partner For Donation Campaign
Throughout August, with the purchase of every bottle of Talking Rain’s Sparkling Ice sold in select Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions stores in Southern California, the company will donate .10 cents to Olive Crest. “Every child deserves safety and security. At Talking Rain, we believe in doing our part to enrich our communities and build a […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Begins Program For National Nonprofit Day
Ontario, California-based The Cardenas Markets Foundation is celebrating National Nonprofit Day on Aug. 17 by launching the Cardenas CARES Community Giving Program. Upon checkout, customers will have the opportunity to donate $1, $3 or $5 to the foundation. Funds raised through the Cardenas CARES program will benefit nonprofits in its local communities. In addition, by requesting […]
Posted inBashas', Anniversary Issues, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Home Page Latest News, West
Bashas’ Supermarkets Celebrating 90th Anniversary
Arizona-based Bashas’ Supermarkets is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2022. Bashas’ President Edward “Trey” Basha recently visited with The Shelby Report of the West’s EVP Bob Reeves about the history of the company. Trey Basha’s grandfather, Eddie Basha Sr., and his great-uncle, Ike Basha, both the sons of Lebanese immigrants, started Bashas’ in 1932 on […]
Posted inBarons Market, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, West
Barons Market Renovates Flagship Store In Point Loma, CA
Barons Market has announced the full redesign and renovation of its first store at 4001 W. Point Loma Blvd. in San Diego, California. The community can explore the newly renovated store complete with a fresh salad bar, hot soup counter, olive bar, hot food bar and olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting bar. “Food brings people […]
Posted inDeli News, West
Reser’s Fine Foods Tours The U.S. With Picnic Experience
Beaverton, Oregon-based Reser’s Fine Foods is traveling the country with the Reser’s Fine Foods Picnic Experience after a two-year hiatus. The Reser’s Picnic Experience provides people with a place to rest, find shade, recharge cell phones and taste the company’s potato salad. It has shared more than 40,000 free samples of its Deviled Egg Potato […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Mariani Probiotic Prunes Wins Healthy Snack Award
The Mariani family has announced that Mariani’s Probiotic Prunes is a recipient of the 2022 Good Housekeeping Healthy Snack Awards. The California-grown prunes are infused with GanedenBC30 probiotics to deliver active cultures that are 10 times more effective than yogurt. The award supports Mariani’s mission to help consumers who seek healthier options, especially with snacks, […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Calavo Growers Names Kurtz To Lead Prepared Segment
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers has named Helen Kurtz as SVP and general manager of Calavo Prepared, the company’s prepared foods segment. Kurtz is a veteran of the food industry with more than 25 years of experience, primarily with General Mills and, most recently, serving as SVP, chief marketing officer of Foster Farms. In that role, she […]
Posted inPackaging News, West
Fresh Cravings Revisits ‘Find The Golden Lid’ Sweepstakes
Phoenix, Arizona-based Fresh Cravings, a family-owned snacking brand offering chilled salsas, hummus, plant-based and creamy dips, has announced a new rendition of its ‘Find The Golden Lid’ Sweepstakes, this time for its salsa products. The brand is again giving away a total of $20,000 in cash prizes, after first launching the sweepstakes in March with Fresh Cravings hummus […]
Posted inPackaging News, West
Calpine Containers Appoints Gallagher As Chief Executive Officer
Clovis, California-based Calpine Containers has appointed senior executive Sean Gallagher as CEO, succeeding Walt Tindell who will be retiring at the end of the year. Gallagher brings leadership experience built over almost two decades in the packaging and distribution industries. Gallagher was previously SVP and general manager for Saxco International, a distributor of rigid packaging to […]
Posted inProduce News, West
The SF Market Elects President, Changes To Board Of Directors
San Francisco, California-based The SF Market, San Francisco’s original wholesale produce market home to 26 merchant businesses, announces changes to its Board of Directors. A new board president has been elected in addition to key role changes and the election of three new members. “We are excited to welcome new voices and talent to our board. […]
Posted inBashas', Food City, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Home Page Latest News, Special Section, West
Basha Jr. Joins Hall Of Fame As Company Celebrates 90 Years
The late Eddie Basha Jr. has been inducted into The Shelby Report’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. This induction comes at an important time in the company’s history as it celebrates 90 years of service to its communities. Click the special section below to read about Basha Jr.’s legacy and to celebrate the 90th anniversary […]