Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Santa Barbara, California, at 29 South Milpas St. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 7 a.m. The new store will expand local access to fresh and healthy groceries, and will be open daily from 7 a.m.- 10 p.m. To celebrate the new location, every shopper on opening day will receive a […]
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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Darigold Accelerates Strategic Transformation Of Ingredients Business
Seattle-based Darigold has announced organizational changes designed to accelerate the long-term transformational strategy of the Northwest farmer-owned cooperative’s global ingredients business. In 2018, Darigold finalized a 10-year transformation and growth strategy which included a substantial series of capital investments, including the construction of a new large-scale global ingredients plant. The addition of new leadership talent will […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, West
Real Good Foods Names Jack White SVP Of Sales
Los Angeles-based Real Good Foods has named Jack White as SVP of sales. White will lead the emerging brand’s sales team and distribution strategy across North America. White started his career with American Home Foods in 1991. After achieving the role of VP of regional sales within the company, White moved on to lead as VP of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Smart & Final Hosts Virtual Check Presentation For Olive Crest Donation
The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation raised $576,276 to support Olive Crest during an in-store fundraiser that ended July 7. The check presentation took place in a unique, COVID-19 friendly manner that saw the check virtually passed from Smart & Final President & CEO Dave Hirz to the team at Olive Crest. The donation marked a […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Bashas', Home Page Slider, Produce News, West
WEST: Food City, Bashas’ And AJ’s Fine Foods Issue #HatchAtHome Challenge
Hatch Green Chile season is here until mid-September in more than 100 Food City, Bashas’ and AJ’s Fine Foods stores throughout Arizona. Now until Sept. 8, Arizonans are invited to a #HatchAtHome Challenge in celebration of the season. Food City, Bashas’ and AJ’s Fine Foods are wanting to see what their customers can make with […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West
Impossible Foods Closes $200M In New Funding
Impossible Foods has secured $200 million in its latest funding round, led by new investor Coatue. The food-tech startup has raised about $1.5 billion since its founding in 2011. Existing investors including Mirae Asset Global Investments and Temasek as well as new investor XN also contributed to the “Series G” round. Impossible Foods will use […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos. Partners With Plenty To Offer Indoor-Grown Greens
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. and vertical-farming company Plenty Unlimited have announced an agreement that plans to provide shoppers in more than 430 stores across California with Plenty’s fresh produce. “We pride ourselves on offering fresh, quality products that surprise and delight our customers,” said Geoff White, EVP of merchandising. “Plenty’s data-driven and sustainable methods are […]
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Standard To Provide Circle K With Autonomous Checkout
Circle K’s parent company, Alimentation Couche-Tard, has selected San Francisco-based Standard to pilot touchless, autonomous checkout technology for its stores. Together, the two companies will launch the world’s first convenience store retrofitted with AI technology, located in the Phoenix, Arizona area, with other stores to follow. Standard provides the only autonomous checkout solution that can […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, COVID News, Home Page Latest News, Market Profile, Shelby Originals, West
WEST: Market Profile: Harmons In Utah Always Puts Shoppers First
by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer After finishing college, Jordan Meister moved back in with his parents in Utah while he worked to pay off his student loans. “The day after I moved, my mom told me to go get a job,” Meister said. “So I went down to Harmons and got a job washing […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos. Announces Pricing Of Its Upsized Senior Notes Offering
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has announced the pricing of its upsized private offering of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of new 3.250 percent senior notes due 2026, issued at par and $750 million in aggregate principal amount of the new 3.500 percent senior notes due 2029, issued at par. The company and its subsidiaries, […]
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Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Announces Q2 Fiscal 2020 Financial Results
Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, ended June 27. Net sales increased by 24.5 percent to $803.4 million from $645.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2019; comparable store sales increased by 16.7 percent compared to a 5.8 percent increase in the same […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
Plant-Based Good Planet Foods Hires Adlam As Co-CEO
Seattle-based Good Planet Foods has hired Bart Adlam as co-CEO. He will join current CEO and founder David Israel. Adlam brings his experience as a proven food industry leader to Good Planet, with intentions to grow the brand dramatically year over year while also leading growth in the plant-based cheese segment overall. In one of the fastest-growing segments […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Grocery Outlet Tops $3M In 10th Independence from Hunger Campaign
Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, an extreme-value grocery retailer, has raised more than $3 million in its 10th annual Independence from Hunger campaign. It also made an additional $1 million contribution to match the efforts of its participating store locations to support families in need – bringing the total donation for 2020 to $4 […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West
WEST: Cameron Relaunches Plus 3 Alliance, Rejoins As President
Francis Cameron has announced the relaunch of Plus 3 Alliance and has rejoined the organization as president. Plus 3 Alliance is a consulting service company founded by Cameron and his wife Teri in 2007 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Plus 3 provides services to retail, wholesale and the consumer package goods industries. Cameron is […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Superior Grocers Opens New Location In Bakersfield
Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior Grocers has opened a new store in Bakersfield, located at 1115 Union Ave. This is the second location in Bakersfield. The full service supermarket features the largest selection of produce in Bakersfield, a brand new “Beer Cave” offering the coldest beer in twon, fresh quality meat, a large assortment of […]
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4505 Meats Launches Its First Keto-Friendly Snack Mix
San Francisco-based 4505 Meats takes keto-friendly snacking to the next level with the launch of its first-ever snack mix, Cheese-Charrones. The product features a blend of 4505’s Chicharrones, Cracklins and Whisps Cheddar Cheese Crisps. The keto-friendly snack mix will be launched exclusively in Whole Foods stores nationwide and on Amazon. 4505 Cheese-Charrones Snack Mix features bite-sized pieces of Chicharrones and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Save Mart Cos. One Of Forbes Best Employers for Women In 2020
The Modesto, California-based Save Mart Cos. has been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women for 2020. This annual award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., a statistics portal and industry ranking provider. “The Save Mart Companies has long been committed to inclusivity and cultivating a culture that supports women,” […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Mighty Lil’ Lentils Is Seapoint Farms’ New Healthy Superhero Snack
Huntington Beach, California-based Seapoint Farms has introduced its latest innovation – Mighty Lil’ Lentils, a new plant-based artisan crafted snack that comes in four flavors. The launch of Mighty Lil’ Lentils follows the introduction of the company’s Organic Edamame Pasta and Riced Veggie lines. Seapoint Farms has taken this nutritional powerhouse and created a variety […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, West
Fortun’s Finishing Touch Soups And Sauces Launches Plant-Based Soups
Kevin G. Fortun, founder of Stockpot Soups and owner of Fortun’s Finishing Touch Soups and Sauces, has launched a new line of vegan soups available for retail and foodservice customers nationwide. The plant-based soups come in eight flavors from around the world. They include: Tom Kha, Thai Coconut Lime, African Peanut, Broccoli & Cheese, Creamy […]
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Market Profile: Pandemic’s Efforts Stretch From Bay Area To Oregon Line
by Cynthia Weifenbach, contributing writer The grocery industry has been at the forefront of feeding Northern California communities and doing its best to provide safe environments throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, not unlike other areas of the country, there are differences even within the region, such as San Francisco Bay and Sacramento. “We have these patches,” […]