Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market will now be sourcing all shell and liquid eggs sold across its more than 370 stores from cage-free, organic or free-range farms. The specialty grocer’s Our Brands eggs have been cage-free or better since 2016. “Sprouts shoppers are conscious of where their food comes from, and we’re pleased to now […]
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 inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, International Foods, West
Calbee America Inc. Promotes Tsutsumi To CEO
Fairfield, California-based Calbee America Inc. has promoted Ryo Tsutsumi to the position of CEO. The change follows the company’s recent acquisition of Warnock Food Products, with the company planning to become one of the major snack companies in the U.S. region by 2030. Tsutsumi will relocate from Japan to California to focus on his new […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Davidson And Lanoue Join WAFC Board Of Directors
The Lakewood, California-based Western Association of Food Chains has elected Gineal Davidson of The Albertons Companies and Chris Lanoue of Albertsons-Portland Division to its board of directors during its Jan. 15 meeting in La Quinta, California. “We are so excited to welcome two incredible industry leaders to the WAFC Board of Directors,” said Greg McNiff, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
GrubMarket Acquires Nevada-Based Terra Exports
San Francisco, California-based GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Terra Exports, a Las Vegas, Nevada-based company that distributes fresh produce while also handling a diverse commodity produce portfolio. Founded in 2012 by Nils Goldschmidt, Terra Exports is a global fresh produce company that imports and exports fresh fruits and vegetables across 65 countries with employees […]
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Shelf Engine Pivots To RaaS Model To Ensure Shoppers’ Success
Seattle, Washington-based Shelf Engine helps grocers increase profits and drastically reduce food waste in thousands of retail locations across the country through automation. Stefan Kalb, CEO and co-founder of Shelf Engine, recently provided some company updates in an email interview with The Shelby Report. We see that Shelf Engine is progressing more toward “Results […]
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Warner Named President Of New Raley’s Division
Under the new enterprise structure, Warner will lead Raley’s in California and Nevada West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies has announced the promotion of Jen Warner to president of the Raley’s operating division. For the past two years, Warner has served as the chief administrative officer for the portfolio of operating companies that comprise The […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
How Food Industry Partnerships Protect Children And Families In Crisis
Sponsored content Ruby still remembers the awful smell and texture of the spoiled milk she had to drink when she was 5 years old. Her family was homeless. Her parents had no income, and feeling hopeless, they broke into an abandoned house to survive. Ruby remembers how terrifying it was to sleep on dirty floors […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Monster Beverage Corp. Acquires CANarchy Craft Brewery Company
Corona, California-based Monster Beverage Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective LLC, a craft beer and hard seltzer company, for $330 million in cash. The transaction will bring the Cigar City, Oskar Blues, Deep Ellum, Perrin Brewing, Squatters and Wasatch brands to the Monster beverage portfolio. The transaction does […]
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Southern Glazer’s Appoints McQuaid To VP And General Manager, Oregon
Florida-based Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has appointed Casey McQuaid to the role of VP and general manager of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Oregon, effective Feb. 1, 2022. McQuaid will be responsible for leading and executing strategic business initiatives in the state to drive growth for the supplier brands Southern Glazer’s represents. In addition, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, West
Madi Solutions Launches Green Innovative Packaging Product Initiative
Brea, California-based Madi Solutions LLC has entered a partnership with KE Enterprises for research, design and manufacturing of biodegradable and compostable packaging fabric. Within the eco-friendly packaging landscape, compostable or biodegradable packaging has been increasing in prominence. In the last five years, Madi has designed custom green friendly packaging solutions in beverage, food, grocery and […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, West
The Wonderful Co. Appoints Oster To Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Los Angeles, California-based The Wonderful Co. has appointed veteran public affairs and communications executive Seth Oster as the company’s first chief corporate affairs officer. Oster will oversee TWC’s global corporate communications and public affairs practice across its multibillion-dollar business lines and will play an integral role in helping drive the company’s government relations activities and corporate social […]
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Bolthouse Farms Offers New Immunity Beverages For Daily Support
Bakersfield, California-based Bolthouse Farms has released a new suite of nutritious beverages and wellness shots to help consumers support their immune health. With cold and flu season in full swing, the Bolthouse Farms Immunity Suite offers a variety of immunity-boosting options. The Immunity Suite is composed of the Green Immunity Boost smoothie, the Superfood Immunity Boost juice blend, and new […]
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Instacart Launches Ready-Made Meals For Delivery Across the U.S.
San Francisco-based Instacart, the online grocery platform, has launched Ready Meals, available from customers’ favorite grocers as an alternative to restaurant takeout. With Ready Meals, consumers can take a break from cooking and instead get fresh, ready-made meals delivered from the store to their door in as fast as 30 minutes. Customers can shop hundreds […]
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Gelson’s Names Bogle CFO, Promotes Bagan And Johnson
Encino, California-based Gelson’s Markets has hired veteran retail executive Clare Bogle as CFO, while promoting longtime Gelson’s staff members John Bagan to chief operating officer and Ron Johnson to chief information officer. CEO and President Rob McDougall announced the changes Jan. 12. Bogle comes to Gelson’s after five years as CFO at Valley Fruit and […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Sparkling Ice Reveals 2022 Live In Full Flavor Campaign
Seattle, Washington-based Talking Rain Beverage Co., the maker of Sparkling Ice beverages, has launched its “Live in Full Flavor” advertising campaign that celebrates all of life’s flavors and reminds consumers to embrace little moments of joy in everyday life. “The Live in Full Flavor campaign recognizes the importance of embracing life’s everyday moments for all […]
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Bumble Bee Seafood Hires VP Of Customer Development And Strategy
San Diego, California-based The Bumble Bee Seafood Co. has appointed Alex Drew to its commercial team as VP of customer development and strategy. As part of the senior leadership team, he will be responsible for the customer strategy and planning function including business management and demand planning. Drew brings more than 20 years of CPG experience […]
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Gelson’s Introduces New Salads For Better Food Choices In 2022
Encino, California-based Gelson’s has introduced two new Mediterranean-inspired salads for the Gelson’s Kitchen packed with probiotics and antioxidants: Jessica’s Pomegranate Chicken Salad and Jessica’s Super Antioxidant Chopped Salad. Created exclusively for Gelson’s by in-house dietitian Jessica Siegel, both salads are now available at all Gelson’s stores. The retailer is introducing these new salads for consumers […]
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Sprouts Partnering With Angel City Football Club For Grand Opening
Sprouts Farmers Market will host a grand opening Jan. 14 at its new Garden Grove, California, store at 9848 Chapman Ave. that recently opened its doors in December. Events will include exclusive giveaways for shoppers, special activities hosted by Los Angeles’ own Angel City Football Club, samples of unique and innovative products and a donation […]
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Wonderful Pistachios Launches Big Game Campaign
Los Angeles, California-based Wonderful Pistachios has launched a Big Game campaign to make game day snacking easier, whether attending in person or watching from home. For those traveling to the big game or any related viewing parties, a partnership with rideshare service, Alto, will provide discounted transportation and snacking around Los Angeles over the game day weekend. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Ralphs, Kitchen United Mix Open First Location In Westwood, CA
Ralphs and Kitchen United Mix have opened the first kitchen center in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Customers can build their freshly prepared, on-demand restaurant meals from any or all of the participating restaurants. “When our customers think of food, they think of Kroger,” said Dan De La Rosa, group VP of fresh […]