Instacart has introduced a number of new features rolling out across the Instacart App that are designed to make online grocery shopping more affordable. These include a Deals Tab and exclusive savings for Express members, to a new reduced cost and free delivery option and new Dollar Store Hub destination on the Instacart marketplace. This […]
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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.
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The Shelby Report Of The West Honors 28 Women Of Influence
Our loyal readers, particularly those in the Northeast, may be familiar with The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s annual Women of Influence section. Now in its 16th year, the special tribute salutes female executives who are among the leaders in their respective fields. For years, the popular feature has drawn interest from across the nation. […]
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FreshRealm’s Kitchen Table Offers Fresh Meals At Grocery Retail
Ventura, California-based FreshRealm has launched Kitchen Table, the company’s first branded line of fresh meal offerings that addresses consumer demand for fresh meals at grocery retail. The new brand will allow retailers to bring a complete assortment of chef-tested fresh meals to their consumers in a few months. With 55 percent of consumers saying they […]
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Cacique Named One Of Best Workplaces In Manufacturing And Production
Monrovia, California-based Cacique LLC, an authentic Mexican food brand, was ranked No. 15 in the U.S. as one of the Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production by Fortune magazine. The ranking follows the company’s general certification as a Great Place to Work for the fourth year running this past spring, which unlocked the possibility for […]
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Foster Farms Makes 64,000-Pound Turkey Donation To Food Banks
Livingston, California-based Foster Farms renewed its holiday hunger relief efforts recently with a 64,000-pound turkey donation to West Coast food banks. This donation will bring a holiday meal to more than 80,000 people in need across three states to help address food assistance needs. Foster Farms also is delivering thousands of holiday turkeys to food banks from […]
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Setton Farms Pistachio Oil Takes Home Best In Show At Kosherfest
California-based Setton Farms’ pistachio products received three awards at the 2021 Kosherfest New Product Competition, including the Best in Show. The extreme heat of Scorpion Pepper Seasoned Pistachio Kernels took the top spot in the Savory Snacks category. These no-shell pistachios are seasoned with Trinidad Scorpion Peppers. This newest addition to the Seasoned Kernel line […]
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Bumble Bee Seafoods Expands, Elevates Prime Gourmet Tuna Line
Bumble Bee Seafoods, the 120-year-old household brand, is evolving the Bumble Bee Prime product line, formerly known as Prime Fillet. The updated product line includes both canned tuna and salmon products, as well as a new on-the-go snack kit format. “The Bumble Bee Prime product line is designed to offer a premium experience that is […]
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Sprouts Offers Market Finds, Pre-orders For Meats, Meals And Trays
Sprouts Farmers Market customers can reserve turkeys and holiday meats, prepared meals and party trays online through Nov. 22. Sprouts stores will be open Thanksgiving 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Christmas Eve 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; closed Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve 7 a.m.–8 p.m.; and New Year’s Day 7 a.m.–10 p.m. “The holidays are one of my […]
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Stater Bros. Markets Opens New Location In Whittier, CA
Stater Bros. Markets is opening its newest location in the community of Whittier, California. The new location, at at 11810 Whittier Blvd., replaces a former store previously located at 11750 Whittier Blvd. The new store will open at 6 a.m. on Nov. 3 and will operate daily from 6 a.m.-11 p.m. thereafter. It will be led by Store Manager […]
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Energy Recovery Signs Agreement With Vallarta Supermarkets
Energy Recovery Inc. and Vallarta Supermarkets, a Southern California-based company with more than 50 locations, have agreed to install Energy Recovery’s PX G1300 (PX G) device in Vallarta Supermarkets’ store in Indio. “As we’ve committed to doing all we can to reduce our impact on the environment, we have been hunting for new technology and solutions […]
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Gelson’s Offers Traditional Thanksgiving Favorites For Stress-Free Feast
With Thanksgiving less than a month away, Encino, California-based Gelson’s wants to make it easier for families to enjoy a holiday feast without all the stress. Whether you are hosting for two or as many as 12, Gelson’s offers a wide array of pre-cooked selections from traditional favorites to plant-based dinners and an à la […]
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Wholesum Expands, Brings New Efficiencies To Nogales, AZ Warehouse
Wholesum, Fair Trade Certified growers and shippers of organic fresh produce, has completed a major expansion of its distribution center in Nogales, Arizona. “As the demand for responsibly grown organic produce continues to grow, it is important for us to increase storage capacity and bring new efficiencies to the company’s distribution capabilities,” stated Ricardo Crisantes, […]
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Girl Crush Brands Introduces Sunlit Agave Wine Cocktails
Girl Crush Brands, a certified 100 percent women-owned and operated company out of Southern California, announced the introduction of Sunlit Agave Wine Cocktails, premium ready-to-drink cocktails made with 100 percent Blue Agave, real lime juice and natural flavors. New data shows that the wine cocktail space is one of the fastest growing areas in the […]
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Kopit Levien, Sarafan Join Instacart Board Of Directors
San Francisco-based Instacart, an online grocery platform, has appointed Meredith Kopit Levien, president and CEO of The New York Times Co., and Lily Sarafan, co-founder and executive chair of Home Care Assistance, to the company’s board of directors. Kopit Levien helped lead The Times‘ transformation to become a fast-growing, digital business. She is a seasoned executive […]
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Farmstead Brings No-Fee, Same-Day Delivery To Half Moon Bay, CA
Farmstead, the first online grocer to offer fresh, high-quality groceries, delivered for free, has expanded its service into Half Moon Bay, California, becoming the only no-fee and no-markup grocery delivery service in the area. With Farmstead, residents can get local brands such as Straus (with free bottle pickup), Cowgirl Creamery, Acme Bread (baked each morning) […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open New Menifee, CA Store On Nov. 3
Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store in Menifee, California, at 27281 Newport Road, at 7 a.m. on Nov. 3. Known for a curated selection of healthy products, Sprouts offers affordable organic produce, fresh meat and seafood, immune-boosting supplements, plant-based products and more. Sprouts is open daily from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. To celebrate the opening, the first 200 customers will receive 25 percent off […]
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Tattooed Chef To Purchase Belmont Confections Inc.
Paramount, California-based Tattooed Chef Inc., a maker of plant-based foods, has entered into an agreement to acquire Belmont Confections Inc., a private label co-manufacturer of nutrition bars, for approximately $18 million in cash and stock. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Tattooed Chef Board of Directors and the acquisition is expected to close […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Adds 16 Exclusive New Products
Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide have added a new lineup of 16 products for October. Each month, shoppers looking to venture out from their grocery list mainstays can look for the “Find a New Favorite” icon throughout their neighborhood Sprouts to discover the newest, tastiest foods and supplements that are specially curated with unique flavors and healthy attributes. […]
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Stater Bros. Markets Helps Believe Walk Raise More Than $1.2M
The annual Believe Walk, co-founded by Annie Sellas, Cathy Stockton and the late Nancy Varner along with Stater Bros. Charities, went virtual for a second year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that did not stop it from achieving a record-breaking fundraising milestone. Because of the efforts and generosity of Believe Walk fundraisers, donors and […]
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Grocery Outlet Partners With Instacart On Its First E-commerce Offering
Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet Holding Corp., an extreme-value retailer, has partnered with Instacart on a pilot program to make its bargain shopping experience available online for the first time. The program is set to run for six months across 68 of Grocery Outlet’s California stores. Through Instacart, products from Grocery Outlet’s independently owned and operated […]