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SOUTHWEST: El Rancho Supermercado Reflects Rise Of Hispanic Market In Texas

by John McCurry / contributing writer The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the Hispanic population of Texas to be about 40 percent and growing. That makes for a highly competitive market for the grocery chains across the state focusing on this key demographic. El Rancho Supermercado, founded in 1988, is among those. The rise of the […]

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Midwest Markets Stocking Items From Around The World

by Mary Margaret Stewart / staff writer Chicago, Illinois, is one of several big cities in the Midwest where diversity in food and culture is not hard to come by. And Dino Svigos, co-founder of Chicago-based Fresh Farms grocery stores, was quick to tap into this multicultural marketplace. “Nothing from America. You want canned cheese […]

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Dole Features Pixar Characters As Part Of Healthy Living Campaign

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Co. is using the storytelling of Pixar Animation Studios as inspiration for an eight-month celebration of healthy living as well as the very real stories behind the millions of parents, grandparents and others now building healthier, happier families at home. Calling upon the everyday triumphs of Pixar characters like Woody […]

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SOUTHEAST: Food Lion To Acquire 62 Stores Across Carolinas, Georgia, From SEG

Food Lion says it will acquire 62 BI-LO/Harveys Supermarket stores in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia from Southeastern Grocers. “We are so excited to add these new locations to our more than 630 stores across Georgia and the Carolinas,” said Food Lion President Meg Ham. “We’ve been serving customers in these larger regions for […]

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MIDWEST: AWG Plans New All-In-One Distribution Hub In Mississippi

Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) says it plans to build a new state-of-the art distribution hub in Hernando, Mississippi, subject to incentive approval. The new facility will be completed in 2023 and will feature automation technology and an evolved organizational infrastructure designed to enable long-term, sustainable growth and success for its retail members. It also will […]