Store in Solvang gave away toilet paper, started selling barbecue by John McCurry / contributing writer As is the case for many independent grocers, Greg King has spent much of his life in the business. Now 52, he began working at a grocery store when he was 14. His father was in the business during […]
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FMI And Kellogg Partner On Nutrition Initiative Post Virtual Event
As part of its mission to feed families and enrich lives, FMI – The Food Industry Association and the Kellogg Co. have donated more than 13,000 servings of cereal to the St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix. This was an initiative of the virtual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference, for which Phoenix was the live event’s […]
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Kroger’s Atlanta Division and KSU Unveils Expanded Food Pantries
Kroger’s Atlanta Division and Kennesaw State University unveiled KSU’s expanded KSU CARES food pantries at a recent ribbon cutting ceremony. “Food insecurity among college students is an alarming concern – and one that often goes unnoticed by the general public,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta Division. “Through Kroger’s involvement with […]
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DS Smith’s Greentote Is 100% Recyclable Alternative To Plastic Bags
As more states, counties and cities ban plastic bags, DS Smith now is offering grocery stores and consumers Greentote, the first reusable, moisture-resistant, modular, 100 percent recyclable container made from renewable resources. The company’s development of the Greentote alternative arrives as stores and supermarkets respond to the pandemic-driven jump in online fulfillment sales, BOPIS (buy […]
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Kroger Co. EVP And COO Donnelly To Retire This Spring
Mike Donnelly, EVP and COO of The Kroger Co., is retiring after more than 42 years of service, effective later this spring. A succession plan will be announced at a later date. “With his relentless focus on the customer, Mike has led the organization to prioritize what is most important to their experience – full […]
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KeHE Hosts Summer Show And Unveils On Trend Winners
KeHE’s Summer Show broke virtual boundaries, bringing more than 550 industry-leading specialty, natural and organic and fresh suppliers to its retail partners, preparing them for the summer selling season. This year’s immersive digital show platform enabled participants to explore the show floor virtually to discover new and innovative products, as well as tried-and-true classics – through […]
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H-E-B Expands Categories In Eighth Annual Quest for Texas Best
Now in its eighth year, the H-E-B Quest for Texas Best contest has expanded its search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State to also include non-food items. In addition to food creators and innovators, Texas-based purveyors of beauty items, toys, home goods, household necessities, gardening supplies, coolers and everything in […]
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Alabama Grocers Association Honors Front-Line Heroes
On Feb. 22, the Alabama Grocers Association joined supermarkets and food manufacturers nationwide in celebrating the first Supermarket Employee Day. The Food Industry Association (FMI) proclaimed this new holiday to recognize employees at every level for the work they do feeding families and enriching lives. With more than 40,000 individual stores selling food and grocery […]