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 […]
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 inProduce News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
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 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Food City, Home Page Slider, West
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 […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, West
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 […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
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 […]
Posted inRaley's, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
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 […]
Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
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 […]
Posted inBakery News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West
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 […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, West
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 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Reno Public Market Location On May 12
Sprouts Farmers Market will open its first store in 2021 and third store in the Reno-Sparks, Nevada, area at 299 East Plumb Lane at 7 a.m. on May 12. The store is part of the redeveloped Reno Public Market retail center and brings 95 jobs to the community. Sprouts is known for a curated selection of healthy […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Stater Bros. Markets, FirstFruits Marketing Donate Apples
Stater Bros. Markets and FirstFruits Marketing recently donated 19,600 pounds of fresh apples to Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino. The donation will ensure that local food banks are well-stocked with fresh produce. This donation is a result of Stater Bros. Markets’ participation in the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program sponsored by FirstFruits […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
New Beyond Burger Launches At Grocery Stores Nationwide
Beyond Meat’s new version of its Beyond Burger will arrive in grocery stores nationwide beginning the week of May 3. This Beyond Burger, which offers advancements in taste and nutrition, will be sold in a two-pack, the brand’s first value four-pack (MSRP: $9.99) and a 1-lb. Beyond Beef pack. “We are continuously working on understanding beef flavor […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Fresh Market East Ogden And Police Pay Tribute To Officer Nate Lyday
Almost a year after Officer Nate Lyday was killed in the line of duty, Fresh Market of East Ogden, Utah, and the Ogden City Police Force honored his memory with the first Ogden City Police Fallen Officer Memorial Golf Scramble. All the funds raised from the event, which took place April 23 at the El Monte Golf Course, will be […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Shelby Originals, West
Ideas On Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Aired During Illuminators’ Conference
Group keeping discussion at forefront in 2021 by Mary Margaret Stewart / staff writer As part of its recent virtual Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Conference, the Illuminators Educational Foundation held a panel discussion featuring grocery industry leaders discussing what companies and society can do better moving forward. The panelists included: Sheryl Salazar, director of fresh […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Fall And Winter Holidays Drive Higher Avocado Sales
Holiday avocado sales continued to grow as shoppers purchased a record number of fresh Hass avocados during the 2020 fall and winter holidays. The Hass Avocado Board’s recently published fourth-quarter holiday retail report indicates that Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve all reached record-high volume and drove a combined 187 million units in retail […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
Northgate González Market Honors Día De Los Niños With Celebration
Día del Niño is a commemorative date celebrated annually on April 30 in honor of children. To commemorate the Mexican holiday, Northgate González Market will be celebrating with a two-week-long program where kids can receive free books, cooking classes and a chance for a teacher to win $2,000 for their school. “This past year has not only […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
Farmstead Partners With DoorDash On National Expansion
Farmstead, the first online grocer to offer fresh, high-quality groceries, delivered for free, has partnered with last-mile logistics platform DoorDash. The three primary elements of the partnership are: Making Farmstead’s grocery brand available through the DoorDash app and website for one-hour delivery in all of Farmstead’s active markets, covering 19 million households, including its upcoming 15 […]
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Celebrate Mother’s Day With Brunch To-Go, Fresh Flowers From Gelson’s
Encino, California-based Gelson’s wants to help its customers celebrate Mother’s Day and show appreciation for the amazing mothers and mother figures in their lives. The grocer is offering brunch to-go options topped with hand-dipped chocolate strawberries, flower arrangements and cheese and charcuterie plates. Brunch options include Poached Salmon served with Artichoke Fennel and Prosciutto Salad, […]
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First Raley’s O-N-E Market Conversion Completed
Raley’s opened its newest Raley’s O-N-E Market in the Sacramento-area community of El Dorado Hills on April 17. This is the first time an existing Raley’s location has been converted into a O-N-E Market. “Raley’s O-N-E Market is an important part of our long-range strategy, and there will be additional conversions beyond this one,” said […]