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Iowa is home base for the headquarters for a number of chain grocery operators and and also has a strong network of independents. Read more about the grocery industry in the Hawkeye State in our Market Profile. The Shelby Report Iowa Grocery Industry Association #shelbyexclusive #marketprofile #grocery #foodindustry #midwest #Iowa

Friday, Sept. 13, is PRICE BREAK DAY at Groceryshop!

According to The Power of Meat 2024, one out of three consumers look for meat products that are sustainably produced in ways that are better for the planet, people and animal welfare. Production practices are so critical to Prairie Fresh’s identity, they even have a name: the Prairie Fresh Way. The Shelby Report Seaboard Corporation #pork #sustainability #animalwelfare #sponsoredcontent

Stuart Schuette has been named as the new CEO for Lipari Foods. He succeeds interim CEO John Boucher, who stepped in for Thom Lipari, the company’s previous CEO for more than 30 years, as part of a contemplated leadership succession plan. The Shelby Report #ExecutiveNews #grocery #FoodIndustry #midwest #FoodDistributor #Michigan

Olive Crest - Strong Families, Safe Kids recently held its third annual food industry fair. Olive Crest Food Industry programs create a collaborative environment that benefit CPG's and Retailers in driving sales, units and consumer awareness, while giving back to the local community. Olive Crest is dedicated to preventing child abuse, treating and educating at-risk children, and preserving the family... One Life at a Time. The Shelby Report #foodindustry #grocery #strongfamilies #West #California

The California Grocers Association has been busy preparing for its annual CGA Strategic Conference. The focus of the Palm Springs event, which runs from Sept. 29-Oct. 1, is emerging technologies. The Shelby Report #shelbyexclusive #marketprofile #grocery #foodindustry #technology #West #California

Mike Durant, president and CEO of the Food Industry Alliance of New York State, Inc., shares his thoughts on the grocery industry in the state in our Market Profile. The Shelby Report #marketprofile #shelbyexclusive #grocery #foodindustry #northeast #newyork

The new Edwards Food Giant that opened in Lakewood Village in North Little Rock, Arkansas, was described by one observer as “Publix come to Arkansas, to be honest with you.” The Shelby Report #shelbyexclusive #marketprofile #edwardsfoodgiant #grocery #foodindustry #independentgrocer #southwest #arkansas

Thermal Technologies talks with Exp. Group. LLC President Anthony Serafino, who shares fresh perspectives on QC, technology and innovation. The Shelby Report #AskTheExperts #grocery #technology #foodindustry #producenews #northeast #thermaltechnologies

In this week's edition of The Shelby Report Pick Six, we lead off with Edwards Food Giant’s new store in North Little Rock, Arkansas, and a look at the family-owned company. In beverage news, Alabama-based Milo’s Tea Company has named Emily Backstrom as its new CFO. Backstrom brought with her more than 20 years of experience at General Mills. Next, we look at The Shelby Report’s 2024 Southeast Retailer of the Year. Food Lion remains focused on providing an “easy, fresh and affordable” shopping experience for its customers. More Southeast news comes from Houchens Food Group, which continues its Store Manager Appreciation Awards. The company recently celebrated the South Alabama Division of Food Giant, Pic’N Save and Piggly Wiggly stores. In our Louisiana Market Profile, we look at how grocers in the Pelican State are responding to the rising cost of food and other essentials that are squeezing their profit margins and consumers’ budgets. Lastly, a recent store tour at the Aldi in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood focused on how the retailer structures its operations to save area shoppers money – as much as 40 percent – on their grocery bills.?