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Sprouts Appoints Konat As President And Chief Operating Officer

Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has announced Nicholas Konat as president and COO of the company, effective March 21. He has most recently served as chief merchandising officer at Petco Health and Wellness Co. Inc. Konat will report to Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts. “I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Nick to the Sprouts […]

Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

SEPC Announces 2022 Vorhees Vision Scholarship Recipient

The Southeast Produce Council has announced this year’s SEPC Vorhees Vision Scholarship recipient as Alexis Olsen, daughter of Melissa Olsen of U.S. Foods. The Vorhees Vision Scholarship was created to reward the achievements of young individuals who demonstrate a true entrepreneurial spirit in their lives as they pursue their educational goals.  This scholarship is named in honor of […]

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Southeastern Grocers Donates $262K To AHA’s Life-Saving Programs

In support of American Heart Month, Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores, has donated of $262,000 to the American Heart Association to continue the fight against heart disease and stroke. During the AHA’s Life Is Why campaign, generous Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie customers and […]

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Natural Grocers Celebrates Texas Independence Day, March 2

Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers will celebrate Texas Independence Day on March 2 with discounts and free items.  Customers at the company’s 25 stores across the state will receive a limited-edition, Texas-themed, reusable shopping bag and commemorative sticker, along with robust discounts on local brands. Shoppers can also enter to win a $100 Natural Grocers gift card and every store […]

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Prime Roots Announces Koji Deli Meats And Charcuterie

Berkeley, California-based Prime Roots is launching the first line of Koji Charcuterie and fully sliceable bulk Koji Deli Meats. Prime Roots’ Koji Meat line will include umami-rich hams, turkey, and salami, all of which can be hand-sliced in true deli style. Instead of using soy, wheat or peas, Prime Roots’ meats are made with koji, the fungi behind […]

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FMI Appoints Allen To Lead SQF Business Development

FMI – The Food Industry Association has appointed Carey Allen to lead business development efforts for the expanding food safety certification program, SQF. Allen, a food safety professional, fills the role of building SQF program awareness and focusing on its expansion to further bolster consumer and retailer food safety expectations. Allen’s appointment comes at a time when […]

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Meijer Donates $1.2M To Midwest Boys & Girls Club Locations

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has announced a donation of $1.2 million has been given to Boys & Girls Clubs serving its communities across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. Each of the 24 clubs partaking in the donation will receive $50,000 to invest in educational and developmental programs for local youth. “As a family-owned business, serving families, and especially children, in our communities is always important […]

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Hickory Nut Gap Receives USDA Approval For Retail Packaging Claim

Asheville, North Carolina-based Hickory Nut Gap Farms has been producing 100 percent grassfed beef and pasture raised pork for over 20 years.  The company believes that having the USDA’s approval of the company’s “regeneratively raised” label claim signifies to retailers and consumers that it has fully committed to farming practices that reduce carbon emissions and improve soil quality while […]