The Western Association of Food Chains elected its 2021-22 officers and board of directors on May 1. Officers are: President and Chairman Greg McNiff, president of Stater Bros. Markets in San Bernardino, California; VP Scott Drew, COO of Smart & Final Stores in Commerce, California; Treasurer Pat Posey, VP of non-perishable procurement and merchandising at Bristol […]
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.
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Smart & Final Acquired By Grupo Comercial Chedraui
Commerce, California-based Smart & Final announced May 13 that it is being acquired by Bodega Latina Corp., a subsidiary of Mexico City, Mexico-based Grupo Comercial Chedraui, for about $620 million. Smart & Final, which bills itself as a smaller, faster grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, provides one-stop shopping through an assortment of […]
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Ocean Mist Farms Names New Sales Commodity Manager
Ocean Mist Farms, a grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., has hired John Georgalos as sales commodity manager. In this role, Georgalos will be responsible for managing iceberg lettuce, Ocean Mist Farms’ leaf program (red, green and romaine) and will handle select key accounts for the company. “We are glad to have […]
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Grupo Comercial Chedraui To Acquire Smart & Final
Commerce, California-based Smart & Final is being acquired by Bodega Latina Corp., a subsidiary of Mexico City, Mexico-based Grupo Comercial Chedraui, S.A.B. de C.V. The definitive agreement to acquire the grocery warehouse stores includes the purchase price of approximately U.S. $620 million, including the assumption of certain indebtedness. The announcement was made May 13. Smart […]
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Bashas’ Hosts Statewide Job Fair At Stores And Distribution Center
Bashas’ Family of Stores is holding a statewide job fair from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 15, at its Chandler distribution center and its 114 grocery stores throughout Arizona. The family-owned grocer that operates Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods and Bashas’ supermarkets is looking to fill more than 700 full-time and part-time positions. The open […]
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Northgate Market Distributes Groceries To 600 South Gate Families
One month before opening a new grocery store in South Gate, Northgate González Market recently partnered with the city and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank for a drive-thru food distribution event for families in need. The Latino-themed grocery store distributed about 24,000 pounds of groceries including pinto beans, cans of corn and other vegetables, […]
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Smart & Final Charitable Foundation Donates Food To Feeding America
Hundreds of Mother’s Day meals were distributed ahead of the weekend to Inland Empire families in need thanks to charitable organizations. The drive-thru distribution event at Feeding America Riverside-San Bernardino Counties was held May 7. Hormel Foods Corp. and the Smart & Final Charitable Foundation donated 300 Hormel Cure 81 half hams to the nonprofit […]
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Stater Bros. Markets Plans New Location In Ontario
Stater Bros. Markets is planning a new store at the southeast corner of 4th Street and Haven Avenue in Ontario, California. The store will be newly constructed from the ground up and will anchor The Collection Shopping Center, developed by Lewis Retail Centers. The upcoming supermarket will stand at 55,000 square feet and will feature […]
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Impossible Foods Secures Child Nutrition Label For Impossible Burger
Redwood City, California-based Impossible Foods has secured Child Nutrition Labels for its Impossible Burger products, clearing a hurdle towards widely entering the school market this fall. CN Labels are voluntary food crediting statements authorized by the USDA that make it easier for schools participating in federal Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, […]
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Stater Bros. Teams Up With City Of Hope In ‘Kids 4 Hope’ Campaign
Stater Bros. Markets and Stater Bros. Charities are collaborating with the City of Hope to raise funds for pediatric cancer treatment and education programs in Southern California. A renowned independent research and treatment center for cancer, City of Hope is a world leader in treating blood disorders that occur most often in children, adolescents and young […]
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Dave’s Killer Bread Launches New Righteous Rye Flavor
Building on the success of its top-selling loaves, bagels, buns and English muffins, Dave’s Killer Bread, headquartered in Milwaukie, Oregon, has added another flavor to the lineup with Righteous Rye, now available nationwide. Loaded with signature DKB taste and texture, Righteous Rye delivers 10 grams of whole grains, 5 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber […]
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Noritake Promoted To Head Of Sales North America For Zespri
Susan Noritake has been promoted to head of sales North America as Orange County, California-based Zespri continues its expansion plans for the kiwifruit brand. Noritake brings extensive experience and market knowledge to this role during a pivotal period of Zespri’s continued accelerated growth in the North American market. “We are very pleased to announce Susan’s […]
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Bashas’, AJ’s Fine Foods, Food City Stores Plan Mother’s Day Events
This Mother’s Day, Bashas’, AJ’s Fine Foods and Food City stores across Arizona are offering a variety of ways to treat mom on her special day. In addition to floral bouquets and arrangements, cakes, sweet treats and an array of gifts, the neighborhood stores are hosting exclusive events for moms who adore a sweet treat […]
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Bob’s Red Mill Brings Whole Grain Oats To The Snack Aisle
After more than four decades as a producer of whole grains, cereals, baking mixes and other ingredients, Bob’s Red Mill is entering the snack aisle with its new oat crackers. Made with the company’s signature whole grain oats combined with almonds, flaxseeds and quinoa, they are one of the only oat-based crackers on the market. Both […]
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Albertsons Cos. Own Brands Relaunches Soleil Sparkling Water
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has launched a refresh of its Own Brands Soleil sparkling water, including new special summer packaging. The designs were created by globally renowned artists and the four new flavors are mango, raspberry lime, tangerine and watermelon. The new designs and flavors are being featured in the Sip to the Beat summer […]
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Raley’s Opens Third Raley’s O-N-E Market Location
For the second time in recent weeks, Raley’s has converted an existing store into a Raley’s O-N-E Market. The newest location, the first in Nevada, opened for business in the Mount Rose area of Reno on May 1. “In line with our purpose of changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time, we are proud to have expanded the Raley’s O-N-E Market banner into Nevada,” said […]
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Sun-Maid Selected As A 2021 U.S. Best Managed Company
Sun-Maid and its leadership are one of only three CPG companies, and 49 private businesses, named to the 2021 list of U.S. Best Managed Companies. The Best Managed Companies program is sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. It features some of the country’s most prominent and successful organizations from a wide range […]
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Gelson’s Celebrating Grand Reopening Of Santa Barbara Store
Evolving with the communities it serves, Gelson’s is celebrating the grand reopening of its Santa Barbara store through May 23. The store is located at 3305 State St. in Loreto Plaza. The remodeled and expanded store offers larger wine, floral and food preparation areas augmenting the already existing gourmet grocery store with high-quality foods, a Wolfgang […]
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Bashas’ Invites Arizonans To Share Favorite Global Donut Flavors
Because many people have been dreaming of traveling again, Bashas’ themed its annual donut contest around inspirational global flavors this year. Fried dough is a much-loved indulgence not just in Arizona but all over the world. That is why Bashas’ is inviting Arizona kids and grown-ups to draw some inspiration from their previous travels and […]
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Theo Chocolate Debuts New Snack – Cookie Bites
Seattle, Washington-based Theo Chocolate has debuted its new chocolate snack, Cookie Bites. Featuring classic flavors like double chocolate, snickerdoodle and mint chocolate, these certified organic and fair-trade chocolate treats are ready to be enjoyed by the handful. “This isn’t a cookie cutter treat,” said Jason Harty, CMO of Theo Chocolate. “We saw an opportunity to […]