Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has named Jennifer Saenz as EVP, chief merchandising officer, effective July 12. Saenz will be responsible for all areas of merchandising within the company, including Own Brands. Saenz also will be responsible for further strengthening the company’s relationships with its brand partners. She will join the company’s senior leadership team 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
Rogue Creamery Wins National Sustainability Award
Rogue Creamery, a small Southern Oregon artisan creamery internationally known for its handcrafted cheeses, has been awarded the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for Outstanding Dairy Processing and Manufacturing during June Dairy Month. The awards program is managed by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, which was established under the leadership of dairy farmers and dairy […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Suzie’s Brewery Introduces Mountain Pack Multipack Flavors
Suzie’s Organic Hard Seltzers Mountain Pack is now available in stores across the country. The package is highlighted by a nostalgic logo graphic featuring the saying “The Mountain is Calling.” Suzie’s Hard Seltzers are USDA Certified Organic. Suzie’s Mountain Pack features three new flavors: GreenApple, CherryLime and Raspberry to go along with VeryBerry. The Mountain pack includes 12 12-oz. cans and retails […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Hiring 100 For Maricopa Store
Sprouts Farmers Market soon will finish construction on its new store in Maricopa, Arizona. The store at 20300 North John Wayne Parkway will open at 7 a.m. on Aug. 25. Details about the grand opening celebration will be announced at a later date. The new location is bringing approximately 100 full- and part-time career opportunities […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Driscoll’s Kicks Off Summer With Return Of Rosé Berries
This summer, Driscoll’s, headquartered in Watsonville, California, will help berry lovers kick off the season with the anticipated return of Rosé Berries – blush-colored strawberries and raspberries – and its Sweetest Batch strawberries and raspberries, each selected for their extra-sweet flavor profiles. Both berry collections were developed to deliver a premium produce experience. Driscoll’s Rosé […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Beverage News, Home Page Slider, West
Jones Soda Secures Distribution At Kroger For Special Release Series
Jones Soda Co., the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-designed label artwork, has secured distribution for its new Special Release series of limited-edition flavors at more than 1,800 Kroger stores across the country. The agreement highlights the appeal of the Special Release program, which can help retailers drive sales by offering […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Stater Bros. Holdings Inc. Appoints New Board Members
Stater Bros. Holdings Inc., the parent company of Stater Bros. Markets in San Bernardino, California, has elected Janel Haugarth and Sean Varner to its board of directors. Haugarth is currently the president of Highpoint Retail LLC. She has more than 40 years of experience in the food wholesale and retail grocery industry, including the areas of procurement, pricing, logistics, transportation, […]
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Blue Diamond Growers Earns Second Green Business Certification
Following a comprehensive certification process, the Blue Diamond Growers plant in Turlock, California, has become Green Business Certified by the Modesto Chamber of Commerce’s California Green Business Network, Stanislaus County program. The achievement marks the second such honor for the 111-year-old almond cooperative this year, as the Blue Diamond Growers’ Salida facility was recognized as Green Business Certified […]
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Beyond Meat Makes New Executive Leadership Appointments
Beyond Meat Inc., a manufacturer of plant-based meat headquartered in El Segundo, California, has appointed Phil Hardin as CFO, Deanna Jurgens as chief growth officer and Margaret “Jackie” Trask as chief people officer. “We are excited to welcome Phil, Deanna and Jackie to the Beyond Meat executive leadership team,” said Ethan Brown, president and CEO. […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West
Ocean Mist Farms CEO/President Pezzini To Step Down
Castroville, California-based Ocean Mist Farms CEO and President Joe Pezzini will step down from this role effective June 30. Pezzini has been a consistent face and voice of this nearly 100-year-old brand for 21 years, and his legacy will be evident as the company moves forward toward its centennial celebration. “There is never a good time […]
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Gonzalez Named Executive In Residence For USC Program
The USC Marshall School of Business Food Industry Executive Program has named Oscar Gonzalez, co-president at Northgate Gonzalez Market, as executive-in-residence for 2021-22. Gonzalez is a graduate of the Pepperdine University Executive MBA program. He serves on the boards of the Food Marketing Institute, the Western Association of Food Chains and Homeboy Industries. He also has […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West
Philipps Retiring From Rosauers, To Be Succeeded By Rigsbee
Rosauers Supermarkets’ longtime President and CEO Jeff Philipps is retiring and the company has named Cliff Rigsbee as his successor. Philipps has served in this capacity since July of 2000 and has been in the industry for more than 49 years. His retirement from the company will be effective Aug. 13, with Rigsbee joining the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
Dot Foods Acquires ShopHero, E-Commerce System For Retailers
Provo, Utah-based Dot Foods, North America’s largest food industry redistributor, has acquired ShopHero, a grocery-focused e-commerce technology company, with the support of platform consultancy firm Applico. Since its founding in 2015, ShopHero has been dedicated to making e-commerce solutions accessible to grocery retailers of all sizes in communities across the U.S. and Canada. ShopHero now […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West
A 12-Year-Old And Grown-Ups Win Bashas’ Donut Flavor Competition
Arizona’s hometown grocer named a 12-year-old from Queen Creek and grown-ups from Phoenix and Mesa as winners of this year’s donut flavor competition, just in time for National Donut Day on June 4. A Baklava donut and two crème-filled donuts took the top prize in Bashas’ sixth-annual contest. Last month, Bashas’ invited kids and grownups […]
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Gelson’s To Be Retail Anchor At West Los Angeles Development
Gelson’s has signed a long-term lease to become the retail anchor tenant at West Edge, a transit-oriented, mixed-use development situated within the heart of West Los Angeles. Gelson’s will occupy 36,000 square feet of space on the plaza level of the seven-story residential building. The supermarket is anticipated to open in early 2023. West Edge […]
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Randall Foods Appoints Dineen As President, CEO
Los Angeles, California-based Randall Foods, a provider of fresh poultry and meat products and a portfolio company of Highview Capital, has appointed M. Scott Dineen as president and CEO. He replaces President Ron Totin, who is retiring after leading the business since 1984. As president and CEO, Dineen will oversee Randall’s strategy and operations, with […]
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Bashas’ Names 13 Finalists In Annual Donut Flavor Craze Contest
The votes are tallied, and five kids, five adults and three Bashas’ Family of Stores members (employees) are finalists in this year’s Donut Flavor Craze Contest. The 13 Arizona residents – who work and live in Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Lake Havasu City, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Queen Creek and Tucson – received the finalist title from […]
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Tillamook Launches The Partnership For Creamier Ice Cream
A recent national survey of more than 1,500 Americans unveiled that 86 percent prefer creamy ice cream over airy ice cream. However, big ice cream brands have been filling their ice cream products full of air. To help raise awareness among ice cream lovers everywhere, Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) has publicized the Partnership for Creamier Ice Cream, a […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, West
Cadence Kitchen Expands Availability In California
Frozen food innovator and California-based food tech company Cadence Kitchen continues to further its mission to revolutionize the home-cooked meal with expanded availability at Southern California retailers. With liquid nitrogen flash-frozen meals for cleaner, more convenient and waste-minimal dining out at home, Cadence Kitchen is now available at 14 Bristol Farms and 27 Gelson’s locations. Shoppers can also find […]
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Madarieta To Succeed McNutt As Lamb Weston CFO
Robert McNutt has shared his intent to retire from his position as SVP and CFO of Eagle, Idaho-based Lamb Weston Holdings Inc., effective Aug. 6. Bernadette Madarieta, VP and controller, will succeed McNutt. Madarieta will report to Tom Werner, Lamb Weston’s president and CEO. “I want to thank Rob for his leadership and his many […]