“We chose the Barilla Group because they can help us innovate and grow internationally while letting us make gooder decisions and maintain our quality,” says Goodles’ CEO.
Category: International Foods
The Shelby Report covers multicultural and international foods for grocery retailers nationwide, from global flavors and Hispanic, Asian and world market trends to supplier announcements and merchandising strategies for reaching diverse shoppers. Updated regularly across our five regional editions.
Hispanic Foods Category Tops $40B As Consumer Demand, M&A Activity Accelerate
The 2026 industry update arrives ahead of National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed Sept. 15-Oct. 15.
Mercado González Concept Coming To Northgate’s La Habra Store
The reimagined market will blend grocery shopping with authentic Mexican food, artisan goods and gathering spaces.
Seafood City Opens 1st Arizona Store At Mall In Chandler
The 66,000-square-foot supermarket featuring Filipino, Asian and other international products anchors Chandler Fashion Center.
PepsiCo’s Chilled Gazpacho Gets Placement At Select Whole Foods
The company said the introduction “marks a continued step in the company’s expansion into fresh, meal-adjacent foods and the growing chilled category.”
2nd Save A Lot y Mas Opening In St. Louis Market
The store builds on the core Save A Lot concept with expanded selection of Hispanic products.
Food Export USA Program To Help MW, NE Companies Grow Abroad
During the ’27 program, Food Export plans to share more supplier success stories to encourage others.
Asian Grocer Maison Solutions Plans To Divest 2 CA Stores
“Continuing to support persistently loss-generating operations would not have been responsible,” said the president and CEO.
