Certified B Corp. and artisan cheese maker Rogue Creamery has been recognized as a 2021 “Best for the World” B Corporation, ranking in the top 5 percent of B Corps. worldwide for its positive impact on people and planet. Central Point, Oregon-based Rogue Creamery was named Best for the World specifically for its Environmental Impact […]
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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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Cascade Organic Flour Releases New Retail Line With 5 Lb. Bags Of Flour
Royal City, Washington-based Cascade Organic Flour is introducing 5 lb. retail bags of Organic All-Purpose Flour. This follow the successful launch in April of its 5 lb. retail bags of Organic Whole Wheat Flour. Cascade Organic Flour is a family-owned producer of organic wheat and organic wheat flour in the Pacific Northwest. Cascade Organic Flour’s modern flour […]
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Dole Packaged Foods Rolls Out Functional Line Of Juices, Fruit Bowls
In its next step toward achieving the goals outlined in The Dole Promise, part of which commits to eliminating added sugar in all its products by 2025, Dole Packaged Foods launched two new product lines: Dole Fruitify and Dole Essentials. “We understand that today’s consumer seeks products that are not only good for their health and fit their lifestyle, […]
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Gelson’s Irvine Store Hosts Grand Reopening Starting July 30
Gelson’s is celebrating the grand reopening of its Irvine, California, store – located at 5521 Alton Pkwy. – July 30 through Aug. 1. Designed to reinvent the customer shopping experience, the remodeled store will serve as a local hangout complete with a wine, craft beer and tapas bar and Gelson’s first stand-alone sushi bar. […]
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WAFC Appoints Hendry As Business Development Manager
The Western Association of Food Chains has appointed Dana Hendry as its new business development manager. “It is a pleasure to welcome Dana Hendry to the newly created position of business development manager,” said Carole Christianson, WAFC chief operating officer. “As the WAFC continues to evolve, Dana’s energy and passion for the food industry makes […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, West
Plant-Based Pies Made With Fresh Seasonal Fruits
Raised Gluten Free, a women-owned business bringing small-batch, plant-based pies to market, is celebrating the flavors of spring and summer with two seasonally inspired offerings: Southern Peach and Blueberry Bliss. Both are 100 percent vegan and allergy-friendly and are crafted at a dedicated, certified gluten-free bakery in Northern California. They are also free of dairy, […]
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Teamsters At Columbia Distributing Ratify Record-Setting Contract
Members of Teamsters Local 174 working at Portland, Oregon-based Columbia Distributing came together recently to ratify what the union is calling an “industry-leading contract.” The five-year agreement includes record-setting wage and pension increases, along with “outstanding” medical benefits to approximately 310 warehouse and delivery employees. This contract settlement comes on the heels of a unanimous strike […]
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Victorville Resident Wins Cardenas Markets’ El Gran Sorteo De Loteria
Cardenas Markets named Victorville resident Araceli I. as the grand prize winner of the company’s inaugural El Gran Sorteo de Loteria Scratcher Sweepstakes Tournament. Cardenas Markets Chief Marketing Officer Adam Salgado presented her with keys to her new 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport at a car presentation ceremony held at the company’s Victorville location on […]
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Super A Foods Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Founder Amen’s Legacy
A year after the death of its beloved founder, Lou Amen, Commerce, Calilfornia-based Super A Foods is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Click below on The Shelby Report of the West‘s special section which commemorates the life and times of Amen, as well as the thriving supermarket chain he built that is run today by several of his […]
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Diestel Launches Organic Turkey Gravy For Thanksgiving
Diestel’s new Organic Turkey Gravy is the first holiday gravy to be made with bone broth from Diestel’s own turkeys, plus a classic roux (made with real, organic butter) and savory herbs like sage, rosemary and thyme. Crafted by a family of turkey farmers, the result is a gravy ready to heat and eat. The ready-to-use […]
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Martin Truex Jr. Debuts Special Paint Job On No. 19 Reser’s Toyota
Reser’s Fine Foods, based out of Beaverton, Oregon, is debuting a new paint scheme for this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Race fans will notice a major departure from their traditional red and black racing look. Martin Truex Jr.’s No.19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Camry will showcase a #LetsPicnic themed […]
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Sprouts Joins MyFitnessPal As First Retailer Partner
Sprouts Farmers Market has teamed up with MyFitnessPal to support the health and fitness platform’s users with healthy recipes, articles and challenges. Sprouts is the first retailer sponsor on MyFitnessPal and helped introduce a new enhancement to MyFitnessPal’s Recipe Discovery feature that allows users to search and cook more than 100 healthy recipes, highlighting fresh ingredients available at […]
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Nominations Open For Shelby West ‘Women Of Influence’ Program
The Shelby Report of the West is seeking nominations of female trendsetters for “Women of Influence in the Food Industry,” a recognition program to be published in November. The program has enjoyed overwhelming support for more than 16 years in The Griffin Report of the Northeast. Now, it is being expanded to the entire country […]
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Talking Rain Beverage Co. Promotes Three To Leadership Team
Talking Rain Beverage Co., the maker of Sparkling Ice beverages, has promoted three corporate leaders as the company continues its growth across the global beverage industry. Adam Lapp has been promoted to SVP of sales, Nina Morrison has been promoted to SVP of community experience and Ken Sylvia has been promoted to chief operating officer. […]
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Cardenas Markets Partners With GetUpside To Offer Shoppers Cash Back
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets has partnered with retail technology company GetUpside to offer personalized, cash-back incentives to its customers. “Cardenas Markets is committed to providing our customers with the freshest, most authentic products at the prices that make it possible for them to feed their families,” said Adam Salgado, chief marketing officer. “Our partnership with […]
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Fiji Water Highlights Source In New Campaign Featuring Hans Zimmer
Fiji Water, a premium imported bottled water in the U.S., is chronicling the journey of its water: from the clouds, to rain, through rocks, into a deep artesian aquifer and bottled at the source. Told in four installments, the story comes to life with music by 11-time Academy Award-nominated composer Hans Zimmer. Zimmer composed four 15-second scores for […]
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AFMA Education Foundation Awards 2021 Scholarships
The Arizona Food Marketing Alliance Education Foundation recently awarded $165,500 in scholarships to 99 individuals going to college in Arizona. The scholars include employees who plan to stay in the industry, employees wanting to better themselves through education and the dependents of AFMA member employees. In addition, the foundation supports three Legacy Scholarships that were […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Remodeled Tustin, CA, Store July 17
Sprouts Farmers Market at The Market Place in Tustin, California, will host a grand reopening of the newly remodeled store from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on July 17 at 3011 El Camino Real. The day will kick off with a ribbon cutting followed by a sample fair where customers can discover new items from top and trending brands throughout the store. All […]
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Stater Bros. Markets To Open New Store In Riverside, California
Stater Bros. Markets said plans are in place to build a new store at the southeast corner of Arlington Avenue and Van Buren Boulevard in Riverside, California. The new store, which will replace an existing location at Arlington Avenue and Tyler Street, will occupy 49,922 square feet of a former 96,864-square-foot Kmart building. Construction will […]
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Nature’s Sunshine Appoints Tariq H. Hassan To Board Of Directors
Lehi, Utah-based Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc., a natural health and wellness company, has appointed Tariq H. Hassan to its board of directors effective July 1. Hassan will serve on the audit committee and Nature’s Sunshine’s board will now consist of nine directors with eight serving as independent directors. Hassan brings more than 25 years of […]