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Albertsons Co. Expands Supplier Diversity Program

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has expanded its Supplier Diversity Program to reaffirm its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The company is seeking to partner and support innovative and diverse suppliers as it hosts its second virtual summit this week. “Albertsons Cos. is dedicated to providing opportunities to diverse suppliers to grow their business and […]

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Eat Well Group Announces Distribution Of Amara To H-E-B Stores

Vancouver, British Columbia-based Eat Well Investment Group Inc. has announced that its majority-owned portfolio company, Amara Organic Foods, is available in 200 H-E-B locations in the U.S. H-E-B is one of the largest independently owned food retailers in the U.S. The company has been operating for more than 100 years and serves families across Texas and […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Publix Ranked No. 4 On Inaugural Forbes Halo 100 List

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been named to the inaugural Forbes Halo 100 list, ranking fourth out of 100 companies and No. 1 in the grocery industry. The list recognizes companies customers say are excelling at delivering great customer experiences in a responsible way. “For more than 90 years, we’ve been passionately focused on customer value,” said […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Rip Van Partners With Crossmark To Fuel Convenience Store Expansion

Rip Van, a snack brand introducing convenient, better-for-you foods, has announced a new sales agency agreement with Plano, Texas-based Crossmark. Rip Van’s portfolio of healthy snacks will now be represented by Crossmark, the national sales and marketing agency, across the convenience store sector throughout the eastern and midwestern United States. The company’s sales in stores west […]

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ECRM To Host Webcasts On Diversity And Sustainability

ECRM, an end-to-end product sourcing solutions for retailers, has begun efforts to drive retail industry engagement around corporate social responsibility with its Diversity Week and Retail Sustainability Collaborative. They are two educational and product sourcing initiatives in support of creating more opportunities for diverse, inclusive and sustainably-focused suppliers.   Each will include a series of webcasts […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Kroger Atlanta Division Provides Community With Free N95 Masks

Kroger’s Atlanta division, which includes Georgia, Eastern Alabama and South Carolina, will be serving as an access point to free non-surgical N95 masks as part of its partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Customers can visit any local Kroger store with a pharmacy to pick up complimentary masks while supplies last, and […]

Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West

Fresh Produce & Floral Council Introduces 2022 Board Of Directors

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council has announced its 2022 board of directors and outgoing directors and recognized the 2021 Apprentice Class. Traditionally, the departing and incoming chairs would be announced and pass the gavel at the FPFC Dinner Dance. The dinner dance has now been rescheduled for May 21 at the Langham Pasadena Hotel. FPFC’s […]

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KeHE Expands Distribution Partnership With Publix Supermarkets

KeHE Distributors will expand its distribution of natural and specialty products for Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Supermarkets. “With a rewarding and longstanding partnership with Publix, we are delighted to increase KeHE’s distribution of natural and specialty items for Publix,” stated Lisa Burke, VP of sales for Publix at KeHE. “This enhanced partnership will allow us to better serve […]