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 […]
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 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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Market Profile, Shelby Originals, West
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,” […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
Kronos Advanced Technologies Accepted As Walmart.com Online Supplier
Los Angeles-based Kronos Advanced Technologies says it has been approved by Walmart Inc. as an online supplier at Walmart.com. The company’s air purifiers and other products soon will be available on Walmart.com. Walmart expanded its e-commerce marketplace and joined forces with Shopify, an all-in-one commerce platform used by more than one million businesses, to open […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, West
Alden’s Launches Peppermint Twist, Pumpkin Cheesecake For Holidays
Eugene, Oregon-based Alden’s Organic is launching two limited-edition ice creams, Peppermint Twist and Pumpkin Cheesecake, for the holiday season. The brand is pairing rich cheesecake ice cream with their classic pumpkin and adding peppermint candy pieces to their organic peppermint bark ice cream. The limited-edition ice creams will hit shelves this fall at Sprouts, Raley’s, […]
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Superior Grocers Gives Permanent Pay Rate Increase To Employees
In appreciation for the hard work and dedication of its employees, Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior Grocers has implemented a permanent $1 pay rate increase to all regular full-time and part-time employees. The raise was effective July 20, 2020. The action was taken in appreciation for employees’ dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, West
Krusteaz Expands Protein Products With Energizing Oat Bites Mix
Seattle-based Krusteaz, maker of baking, pancake and waffle mixes, has launched its newest innovation, Energizing Oat Bites Mix. Available in two varieties, Chocolate Chip Oat and Cinnamon Oat, the new products require no baking, are made with eight grams of plant-based protein per serving and feature energizing whole grain oats, flaxseed and chia. In response to the growing consumer […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, West
Chicken of the Sea Introduces Premium Line – Wild Catch
Chicken of the Sea has announced the launch of Wild Catch, the company’s latest product line which features premium, wild-caught and hand-selected cuts of fish packed with just water and sea salt. Available at retailers nationwide, Wild Catch comes in three responsibly wild-caught, preservative-free varieties – Albacore Tuna, Ahi Yellowfin Tuna and Alaskan Salmon – each […]
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JSL Foods Introduces Fortune Cares In Response To COVID-19
JSL Foods, manufacturer of Fortune Noodles, is launching Fortune Cares, an ongoing charitable donation program to help families affected by food instability amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The company feels it is important to give back to those who are struggling with economic losses due to COVID-19. JSL Foods wants to support people turning to charitable […]
Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos. Introduces New Ice Cream, Plant-Based Frozen Desserts
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has introduced 13 new Own Brands frozen desserts in the ice cream aisle. “We’re passionate about innovating based on shoppers’ needs, desires and the latest consumer trends. With these new items, we delivered something to surprise and delight every customer,” said Chad Coester, SVP of Own Brands. “Our new ice creams […]
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Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Now Available In Variety Packs
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells recently launched new variety packs featuring the Roasted & Salted, Chili Roasted and Honey Roasted flavors. Featuring individual .75-oz. bags, the single-serve sizes provide a convenient way to enjoy plant protein in a no-mess snack and are good for controlling portions while at home. This latest addition to the snacking lineup is […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, West
Side Delights Shares Immune-Boosting Benefits Of Potatoes
Side Delights is reminding shoppers that maintaining a strong immune system and living a healthy lifestyle has been trending since before the shelter-in-place began. A March 10 Seattle Times article, Can you Boost your Immunity with Food?, suggests consumers choose immune-supporting nutrients such as Vitamin C and a plant-based diet. Potatoes are high in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 […]
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Meat Alternatives, Beyond Meat And Impossible Foods Leading Nationally
by Cynthia Weifenbach, contributing writer Two of the biggest players in the burgeoning plant-based foods industry – Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods – call the West Coast home. Since January, Impossible Foods’ retail footprint has increased more than 30-fold, including 219 H-E-B and Central Market grocery stores across Texas and 1,700 stores owned by […]