Southeastern Grocers released its 2024 Impact Report to coincide with Earth Day on April 22. In addition, the grocer supported local conservation efforts through financial donations and volunteer opportunities for employees at nine Earth Month events in partnership with organizations across its five-state footprint. Southeastern Grocers’ annual report highlights its accomplishments over the last year […]
Category: Grocery Industry
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SpartanNash Commemorates Earth Day With Accessibility Ramp Build Event
SpartanNash has partnered with Home Repair Services and Trex Co. in honor of Earth Day, transforming plastic grocery bags recycled at company-operated stores into accessibility ramps for veterans in need. “By upcycling returned plastic bags into accessibility ramps for veterans, we are giving the gift of mobility in a sustainable, eco-friendly way,” said SpartanNash Chief […]
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Fresh Express Introduces Refreshed Brand Identity, Redesigned Packaging
Orlando, Florida-based Fresh Express is introducing a refreshed brand identity with a modernized logo, redesigned packaging and a focus on fresh quality, taste and health. The updated visual identity will begin appearing on shelves nationwide starting May 9, with additional activations to follow as part of the broader “Express Yourself” campaign, which launched in April. […]
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ProAmpac Expands Dairy Packaging Lineup With New Butter Wraps
ProAmpac has expanded its dairy packaging portfolio with high-performance butter wraps, including its Butter Fresh Parchment and foil-paper-based options. Designed to protect butter, margarine and other oil-based solid products, these wraps offer superior grease resistance and excellent dead-fold properties to maintain freshness and minimize air exposure. “With Butter Fresh Parchment, we’re delivering a wax-free, PFAS-free solution with […]
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Dot Foods, Crisp Partner To Launch Supplier Analytics Platform
Dot Foods has partnered with Crisp to launch Crisp at Dot, an analytics platform designed to provide suppliers with actionable insights. With the platform, suppliers gain access to automated and visualized SKU-level data, enabling more informed decision-making and greater operational efficiency. By automating manual processes and delivering harmonized, clean data in an easy-to-use platform, it helps suppliers identify […]
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Natural Grocers Commemorates Earth Day With Deals, Sweepstakes
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is celebrating Earth Day with special savings, giveaways and educational efforts. Each year, the company showcases environmentally conscious products and practices and hosts a special fundraiser throughout April to bring awareness to the importance of a healthy planet. The company’s month-long Earth Day celebration culminates with three days of Earth Day […]
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Procurant Introduces Fresh AI Offering
Procurant has introduced Procurant Fresh AI, the first artificial intelligence solution made for perishables category management in retail grocery. Procurant Fresh AI uses the company’s expertise in the perishables category to reduce costs, streamline decision-making, eliminate reporting and deliver accurate insights to executives and frontline users alike. Procurant Fresh AI provides accurate insights within an […]
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Schnucks Joins DoorDash For On-Demand Delivery
Schnucks Markets Inc. has begun a partnership with DoorDash to provide consumers with access to on-demand delivery of groceries and daily essentials, as well as accept SNAP/EBT payments on the DoorDash Marketplace. “Consumers look to DoorDash to shop fresh, affordable groceries on-demand,” said Mike Goldblatt, VP of grocery and retail partnerships. “We’re thrilled to welcome […]