The Save Mart Companies have been named The Shelby Report of the West’s Retailer of the Year. The Save Mart Companies operates 200 Save Mart, Lucky California and FoodMaxx stores in the California Central Valley and Northern Nevada. In addition to its retail operation, the company also operates SMART Refrigerated Transport and is a partner in […]
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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 inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Releases 2021 ESG Report
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has published its 2021 “Environmental, Social and Governance Report,” highlighting the grocer’s ongoing progress in growing its business sustainably and responsibly. “I’m very pleased with the meaningful achievements we made on our ESG initiatives in 2021,” said Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market. “Our accomplishments reinforce the commitment of […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, West
Mission Produce Appoints Bulow As President And COO
Oxnard, California-based Mission Produce Inc. has named Timothy Bulow as president and COO, effective no later than Aug. 1. Steve Barnard, Mission’s founder, will continue to serve in his role as CEO and a member of the company’s board of directors. “Tim is a versatile and results-driven executive who has a great appreciation for global […]
Posted inPackaging News, Grocery Store Layout, West
Yerecic Label Opens New Facility In Phoenix, AZ
Yerecic Label has announced the opening of its new facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The facility is over 40,000 square feet with two printing presses currently running. The facility has room for three additional presses, with one of those presses already being prepared for installation. “Adding a location in Phoenix is a strategic opportunity as a […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, West
Calavo Growers Announces Departure Of CFO Matute
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc., an avocado-industry provider of value-added fresh food, has announced Mariela Matute, CFO, will be leaving for a CFO role at another company. She will remain with Calavo through May 19 to assist with the transition. Brian W. Kocher, Calavo’s president and CEO, will assume the role of the company’s […]
Posted inDairy News, West
Häagen-Dazs Launches City Sweets Collection Nationwide
Oakland, California-based Häagen-Dazs ice cream, with the help of singer and actress Leslie Grace, has announced the nationwide availability of its new City Sweets collection. City Sweets is a new collection of flavors inspired by recognizable street food desserts. From street vendor pretzels and crispy churros to waffles and New York’s classic black and white […]
Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, West
California Avocado Extends Advertising Campaign
The California Avocado Commission is extending its advertising campaign – “the best avocados have California in them.” This season’s ads feature visuals that point to the “CA” in the middle of the word “avocados,” and audio and other ads that call out the play on words in their tag lines. Consumer media is targeted to […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, West
Don Lee Farms’ President Goodman Named ‘Philanthropist Of Year’
Donald Goodman, president of Don Lee Farms, has been named the “2022 Philanthropist of the Year” by the Los Angeles Business Journal. The Los Angeles Business Journal event, sponsored in part by Wells Fargo and The Los Angeles Rams, honored “the amazing work of the nonprofit community along with the corporate citizens and businesses that […]
Posted inBakery News, West
Dave’s Killer Bread Launches ‘Epic Everything Organic Breakfast Bread’
Milwaukie, Oregon-based Dave’s Killer Bread has introduced a new breakfast offering: Epic Everything Organic Breakfast Bread. The company said that the new selection combines America’s favorite bagel flavor with a classic whole grain loaf. The new bread has an onion and garlic flavor, which the company believes will be a savory alternative to sweet fan favorite Raisin’ […]
Posted inMarketing News, West
Stater Bros. Markets Partners With LAFC For Advertising Campaign
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has partnered with the Los Angeles Football Club and LAFC star Christian Torres. Through this partnership, Stater Bros. Markets will bring the excitement of soccer to stores and communities in Southern California, beginning with the 2022 Major League Soccer season. “It was important to us that we teamed up […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, West
Peter Pan Seafood Co. Adds 3 Industry Leaders To Executive Positions
Anchorage, Alaska-based Peter Pan Seafood Company has hired three individuals for executive positions: Mike Galan will join as its CFO; Michael Mussell will join as EVP of projects, ingredients and canning; and Matt Frazier has started in a regional sales manager position. In his role, Galan will focus on implementing finance and accounting processes that […]
Posted inSustainability News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Sprouts Announces First Sustainability Vendor Summit
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market will host its first Our Brands focused Sustainability Vendor Summit June 21-24 as part of the company’s commitment in bringing responsibly grown and sourced food to our customers. The virtual event, hosted in partnership with ECRM and RangeMe, will allow Sprouts to discover new suppliers to support the expansion of Sprouts branded […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Opens New Store In Van Nuys, CA
Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino-owned supermarket chains in California, has announced the grand opening of its new location in Van Nuys, California. The new store is located at 16040 Sherman Way, just a few miles away from where the first Vallarta location opened over 30 years ago. This is Vallarta Supermarkets’ 53rd store. […]
Posted inPackaging News, Albertsons, Center Store, West
La Victoria Introduces First Enchilada Sauces In Closable Pouches
Orange, California-based La Victoria, an innovator of salsa and sauces, has reimagined its enchilada sauce packaging to give consumers an easy-to-open pouch with a twistable cap, making it simpler to store the extra and reuse. The Enchilada Sauces in Closable Pouches inspire recipe creation beyond traditional Mexican recipes and can be used for more than […]
Posted inPackaging News, Dairy News, Sustainability News, West
Clover Sonoma Receives Sustainability Award For Packaging Innovation
Petaluma, California-based Clover Sonoma received recognition for its first fully renewable milk carton and post consumer recycled gallon milk jug in the U.S. through California Creamery Operators Association’s first sustainability award. In addition, Clover Sonoma released its 2021 Impact Report, highlighting achievements and progress in sustainable packaging, carbon footprint reduction and social justice issues. Sustainability […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
HF Foods To Acquire Seafood Supplier Sealand Food Inc.
Las Vegas-based HF Foods Group Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Sealand Food Inc. “I am extremely pleased with the signing of the agreement to acquire Sealand’s operations and am looking forward to the closing of the transaction,” said Russell T. Libby, HF Group chairman. “Sealand’s leadership […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Executive News, West
Bumble Bee Seafood Hires Castro-Malaspina As VP Of National Accounts
San Diego, California-based The Bumble Bee Seafood Co. has hired Sebastian Castro-Malaspina as VP of national grocery accounts. He will be responsible for providing strategic leadership by utilizing category, customer and consumer insight information to support development and execution of effective and sustainable sales initiatives for the company. With nearly 20 years of experience working across several […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Superior Grocers Launches EBT SNAP Payment Option Through Instacart
Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior Grocers will now accept Electronic Benefits Transfer Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program for same-day delivery and pickup via Instacart. With this program, EBT SNAP participants will now be able to use their benefits to access fresh food and pantry staples online from Superior Grocers’ 47 locations across California. This launch follows […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Plant-Based News, West
Next Meats USA Expands To Grocery Stores And Restaurants In U.S.
Next Meats USA, Inc., a Japanese-based manufacturer of eco friendly plant-based meat alternative products, is now in six Tokyo Central stores and four Marukai stores throughout Southern California and the Bay Area. Japanese specialty market Tokyo Central first introduced Next Meats’ three plant-based products earlier in January. Marukai Corp. President Koichi Toyo said customer response […]
Posted inPackaging News, Produce News, West
Wild About Sprouts Introduces New Packaging Labels
Sacramento, California-based Rä Foods and its brand, Wild About Sprouts, has created new packaging labels that highlight each variety option to attract attention to the packaging on the shelf and to the entire category section. The company has also announced new expansion into additional Kroger divisions across the country as well as its introduction into Meijer […]