Castroville, California-based Ocean Mist Farms, a fourth-generation grower shipper, has promoted directors to new positions: Bobby Bellew to director of farming, Serafin Ruiz to director of harvesting and Glen Alameda to director of supply chain and compliance. In Bellew’s new role, he will oversee and guide Ocean Mist Farm’s Northern California farming operations and work to increase cost efficiencies, quality and […]
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, Home Page Slider, West
Van Den Berg Named CFO Of Darigold Inc.
Seattle-based Darigold Inc., the farmer-owned dairy co-op and one of the largest privately held businesses in Washington state, has named Cor van den Berg as its CFO. In nearly 20 years with MARS Inc., the global confectionary and food products company, van den Berg held several finance roles across divisions and in multiple countries spanning the United […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Giumarra Adds California-Grown Asparagus
The Los Angeles, California-based Giumarra Companies has added California asparagus to its 52-week asparagus program. The new volume is offered in partnership with Stockton, California-based grower and shipper Greg Paul Produce Sales, sole commercial marketer of California-grown asparagus. “We are pleased to round out our robust asparagus program with exceptional California product during a time […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Alkaline Water Kicks Off National Marketing Efforts Around Big Game
Scottsdale, Arizona-based Alkaline Water Company Inc. will be participating in multiple national marketing efforts surrounding the country’s biggest sporting event, the Big Game, taking place in Los Angeles on Feb. 13. These efforts include a two-page advertisement in the USA Today, partnering with two NFL personalities for Radio Row and being a sponsor and the exclusive bottled […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Instacart Introduces New Collection Of CPG Advertising
San Francisco, California-based Instacart, an online grocery platform in North America, has released a new collection of advertiser solutions, including brand pages and a suite of display products to maximize brand reach and consumer awareness for CPG brands in the digital grocery aisles. The new Instacart Ads products allow advertisers to run a full-funnel marketing strategy throughout […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, West
Park City Group/ReposiTrak Appoints Hannum As Chief Customer Officer
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Park City Group/ReposiTrak has promoted Derek Hannum to the newly created role of chief customer officer. He recently served as SVP of customer success, overseeing the company’s marketing and customer success activities. In the new role, Hannum is responsible for expanding customer relationships, growth and revenue performance, including sales, marketing and customer […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Sustainability News, West
Albertsons Co. Expands Supplier Diversity Program
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has expanded its Supplier Diversity Program to reaffirm its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The company is seeking to partner and support innovative and diverse suppliers as it hosts its second virtual summit this week. “Albertsons Cos. is dedicated to providing opportunities to diverse suppliers to grow their business and […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, West
Good Eggs Expands Online Marketplace to Los Angeles
San Francisco, California-based Good Eggs has introduced its online marketplace to Los Angeles. Good Eggs says that it will bring customers a new food experience through the brand’s commitment to producers, resulting in an award-winning food assortment filled with local organic groceries and meal offerings; people, leading to the creation of thousands of jobs that pay living […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Hormel Foods And Associated Foods Donate To Utah Communities
Hormel Foods Corp. and Associated Foods recently donated more than $67,800 in Hormel Cure 81 hams and cash to the Catholic Community Services SLC, which will help feed thousands of families in need in the Salt Lake City, Utah area. “Hormel Foods is proud to partner with Associated Foods to support hunger-relief efforts in the communities served by Associated Foods stores,” […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, West
Upside Foods Acquires Cultivated Seafood Company, Cultured Decadence
Berkeley, California-based Upside Foods, formerly Memphis Meats, has acquired Cultured Decadence, a Madison, Wisconsin-based cultivated seafood company. Cultured Decadence was founded in 2020 and has developed proprietary cell lines and cell feed for a variety of seafood products, including lobster and other crustaceans. This acquisition will enable Upside to complement and expand its product portfolio and accelerate […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Produce News, West
Sun World Appoints Petersen As EVP And Chief Science Officer
Bakersfield, California-based Sun World International has appointed Jennifer Petersen as EVP and chief science officer. In this new leadership position, she will oversee all activities, staff and partnerships pertaining to breeding, variety development, genetics and related technologies. The company develops premium varieties of table grapes and stone fruits. Petersen will be instrumental in expanding Sun World’s […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Fresh Produce & Floral Council Introduces 2022 Board Of Directors
The Fresh Produce & Floral Council has announced its 2022 board of directors and outgoing directors and recognized the 2021 Apprentice Class. Traditionally, the departing and incoming chairs would be announced and pass the gavel at the FPFC Dinner Dance. The dinner dance has now been rescheduled for May 21 at the Langham Pasadena Hotel. FPFC’s […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Jones Soda Signs Sponsorship With UFC Champion Julianna Peña
Seattle, Washington-based Jones Soda Co. has secured a sponsorship agreement with Julianna Peña, the mixed martial artist who won the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship last month and was recently named MMA Junkie’s Female Fighter of the Year. Jones Soda took notice of Peña’s rising career as she trained in advance of her upset to dethrone the […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
Next Meats U.S.A. Continues Growth With California Expansion
Next Meats U.S.A., a subsidiary of the new plant-based meats company Next Meats Co. of Tokyo, is debuting in Southern California this week. Founded in 2017 by entrepreneurs Ryo Shirai and Hideyuki Sasaki to help the world to eat healthier and lessen traditional agriculture’s impact on the environment, Next Meats premiered its products, which include the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Companies Selects Afresh Technologies AI Platform
Albertsons Companies will enhance its fresh offerings with San Francisco, California-based Afresh Technologies’ AI-powered predictive ordering and inventory solutions to reduce waste and offer the freshest products for customers. Afresh will help Albertsons’ optimize fresh forecasting, inventory, ordering, merchandising and operations. Afresh Technologies enables Albertsons Cos. to deploy an AI technology platform in all its stores […]
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SIAL America Makes Its U.S. Debut; Endorsed By USDA
SIAL America, the first-of-its-kind cross-category generalist food and beverage show, will make its U.S. debut on March 22-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. The show will host domestic and international exhibitors, including Butterball, Stonewall Kitchen, California Milk Advisory Board and Star Snacks. Attending will be key importers, foodservice companies, distributors, retailers, wholesalers […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Associated Food Stores Kicks Off ‘Feeding The Hungry’ Food Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores and more than 200 member retailers are kicking off Feeding the Hungry, a collaborative effort between local, independently-owned retailers, AFS-sponsored vendors and local food pantries. The drive takes place Jan. 26 through Feb. 8. The campaign has two main components – the first, an icon drive held within […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Supply Chain News, West
SpartanNash Extends Distribution Footprint with California Partnership
SpartanNash is expanding its distribution footprint with new operations in Stockton, California. The expansion, executed through SpartanNash’s long-standing partnership with Coastal Pacific Food Distributors Inc., enhances SpartanNash’s coast-to-coast supply chain capabilities. It also supports the company’s environmental, social and governance priority to reduce fleet mileage and greenhouse gas emissions. “Many of the national food retailers we distribute to are […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Beverage News, Dairy News, Home Page Slider, West
Califia Farms Expands Dairy-Free Line With Plant Milks And Creamers
Los Angeles, California-based Califia Farms will be releasing new dairy-free beverages, expanding the brand’s existing product offering of plant milks, creamers, brewed-to-blend coffees and barista products using ingredients like almonds, oats and coconuts. The new Zero Sugar Oatmilk and Oat+Almond Plantmilk blend meet the needs of those seeking lower sugar or calorie options, while Cookie Butter Almondmilk […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Crystal Valley Foods Finalizes West Expansion
Crystal Valley Foods has finalized the acquisition of additional bays on the Los Angeles Wholesale Terminal Market, adjacent to its current location. This expansion has doubled the facility’s space, creating additional cold storage capacity and room for increased inventory and products. In order to truly be bicoastal and to help with its nationwide distribution, the […]