Arizona-based Bashas’ has begun a 90-day celebration to commemorate its 90th anniversary. The grocery chain will have grocery card giveaways, a local charity challenge and will attempt to break a Guinness World Records title. “We are honored to celebrate our 90th anniversary with our team members, customers, vendors and charity partners,” said Edward “Trey” Basha, president […]
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 inDairy News, West
Tillamook Named Official Ice Cream Of Six Flags Park
Tillamook, Oregon-based Tillamook Ice Cream has been named the “Official Scoopable Ice Cream” of Six Flags’ theme and water park locations nationwide. Tillamook Ice Cream is available in eight flavors, including Butter Pecan, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Cookies & Cream, Mint Chocolate Chip, Oregon Strawberry, Rocky Road, and Vanilla Bean. Tillamook Ice Cream is made with […]
Posted inProduce News, West
SAVRpak Debuts Moisture Control Technology To Triple Produce Shelf Life
San Juan Capistrano, California-based SAVRpak has launched its SAVRpak Drop-In, the first moisture control technology that extends the shelf life and freshness of produce up to three times. The technology does this by eradicating the No. 1 cause of premature molding, wilting and spoilage of peel-less and packaged produce, including berries, leafy greens and mini cucumbers: condensation. Trials […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, West
Great Falls’ Everyday IGA Stores Ready To Launch E-Commerce Program
All things considered, Rich Chadwick’s two Everyday IGA stores in Great Falls, Montana, and Teeple’s IGA in Browning are enjoying a strong state and local economy. “I think the economy has grown in Great Falls. I think wages have grown quite a lot in the Great Falls area,” said Chadwick, adding that there are several […]
Posted inDairy News, West
Alden’s Organic Gives Away Scoops For National Ice Cream Month
To celebrate National Ice Cream month in July, Eugene, Oregon-based Alden’s Organic is giving away 10,000 scoops of organic ice cream. Consumers will have opportunities to win through giveaways hosted on the Alden’s social media accounts. To complete each prize pack, the family-owned brand Edward & Sons, will also be providing organic ice cream cones […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Verloop Named Executive Director, CEO Of California Walnut Board
The California Walnut Board and the California Walnut Commission have named Robert Verloop as executive director and CEO, effective July 11. The CWB and CWC represent more than 4,500 California walnut growers and nearly 90 handlers, producing more than 1.4 billion pounds of walnuts in 2021 that ship to 50 countries. “We are excited to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
The Trade Desk, Albertsons Partners For Retail Media Advertising
Ventura, California-based The Trade Desk has begun a partnership with Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm for Albertsons Companies, to bring verified-buyer audience and measurement solutions to The Trade Desk platform, helping advertisers understand the connection between ad campaigns and customer sales. Albertsons will be the first grocer in the U.S. to enable audience and measurement solutions across […]
Posted inC-Store News, West
Bluedot Finds People Put C-Stores On Par With Fast Food Restaurants
San Francisco-based Bluedot has introduced the first Convenience Experience Report, a benchmark study that explores consumer sentiment and the customer experience at gas stations and convenience stores. The research was based on a survey of 1,570 American consumers and was conducted in May. The inaugural report explores how consumers think about c-stores and gas stations and what […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Seafood Association Predicts Largest Catch Of Sockeye Salmon In Years
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game is predicting that more than 75 million sockeye will return to Bristol Bay this summer, becoming the largest salmon run on record. Bristol Bay has a thriving, vast ecosystem that is home to thousands of fishermen, six major river systems and millions of salmon. “Salmon is more than […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Driscoll’s Adds Tropical Bliss To Product Line
Watsonville, California-based Driscoll’s has created a new flavor, Tropical Bliss, that expands Driscoll’s strawberry collection, which also includes Sweetest Batch and Rosé Berries. With this new launch, Driscoll’s is the first fresh berry company to offer three very different high-flavor strawberries mapped to a proprietary sensory wheel. This curated collection was developed through traditional breeding methods […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Plant-Based News, West
Lawsuit Filed Against Beyond Meat On Behalf Of Don Lee Farms
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Los Angeles-based Beyond Meat and Ethan Brown, CEO, alleging false advertising and unfair competition. The suit, filed in the Central District of California, claims that Beyond Meat overstates the protein value of its products by up to 30 percent and has falsely represented that its products are free […]
Posted inProduce News, Snacks Brands, West
Natural Delights Launches Truffles Product Line In Stores
Yuma, Arizona-based Natural Delights has launched Truffles, a take on chocolate covered fruit snacks. After a trial period with retail buyers and consumer media, the brand has launch a full-scale marketing campaign around the product, now available to order. Where traditional chocolate covered fruit snacks list high fructose corn syrup as a key ingredient, Natural Delights Truffles […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Smart & Final Launches Fundraising Campaign For Olive Crest
Los Angeles-based Smart & Final has announced the return of its annual fundraiser for Olive Crest, an organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and treating and educating at-risk children. Through July 5, customers at Smart & Final locations throughout California, Arizona and Nevada can support kids in crisis with a $1 donation at checkout. All proceeds […]
Posted inWomen of Influence, West
The Shelby Report Of The West Honors 54 Women Of Influence
The Shelby Report of the West presents its annual tribute to Women of Influence in the food industry. This year’s slate of 54 honorees ranges from presidents and VPs to managers, directors and supervisors. Whether they’ve worked there decades or just a few months, these women are making an impact at their companies. Some have MBAs […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
OLIPOP Launches Limited-Edition ‘Minions’ Banana Cream Flavor
Oakland, California-based OLIPOP has announced a partnership with Illumination and Universal Pictures to create a limited-edition Banana Cream flavor, timed with the global theatrical release of “Minions: The Rise of Gru” on July 1. Gopuff, a CPG delivery company, will also be selling single cans in select markets beginning in mid-June. The flavor will be available […]
Posted inMarket Profile, West
International Marketplace Bounces Back In Point Roberts
Ali Hayton, owner of Point Roberts International Marketplace, went through a difficult 2021. When she last spoke to The Shelby Report in April of that year, she had lost a substantial amount of foot traffic and revenue due to the Canada-U.S. border closure that stemmed from the COVID-19 pandemic. Point Roberts, a small town near […]
Posted inDairy News, West
Rogue Creamery Ranked Oregon Business’ 2022 Best Green Workplaces
Central Point, Oregon-based Rogue Creamery has been ranked No. 1 in Oregon Business Magazine’s annual list of the 100 Best Green Workplaces in the state. Though the cheesemaker has consistently made the list for 13 years in a row, this is the first year Rogue Creamery earned first place. Oregon Business annually showcases companies and nonprofits […]
Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, West
Challenge Butter Launches Line Of Snack Spreads
Dublin, California-based Challenge Butter, a U.S. farmer-owned butter brand, has launched Challenge Butter Snack Spreads. As people are seeking easier ways to add fast flavor to meals and snacks with fresh ingredients, Challenge Butter stated that it designed these snack spreads for topping, dipping, spreading, slathering and sauteing. Made with real butter and no artificial flavors, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Associated Retail Operations Partners With Instacart For Delivery
Macey’s, Dan’s, Lin’s, Dick’s Market and Fresh Market, locally owned stores in Utah and northern Nevada, have partnered with Instacart, an online grocery platform, to make shopping and delivery easier for shoppers. The community grocery stores will display on Instacart and shoppers can benefit from same-day delivery in as fast as one hour from the 39 local grocery locations. With the expansion, Instacart partners with more than 750 national, regional and […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Partners With Flashfood For Five-Store Pilot
Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino-owned supermarket chains in California, has begun a pilot partnership with Flashfood, a digital marketplace that provides customers access to heavily discounted food nearing its best-by date. The five-store pilot will bring the app to Los Angeles County shoppers in Palmdale and Lancaster for the first time, expanding Flashfood’s presence […]