Miami, Florida-based Blue Star Foods Corp. announced that its subsidiary, Taste of BC Aquafarms, has submitted an application for an aquaculture license to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Taste of BC Aquafarms is seeking approval for a land-based recirculatory aquaculture system salmon farm. The proposed facility, located in Campbell River, British Columbia, would annually produce 1,500 […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Hosts Community Giveaways Ahead Of Grand Opening
On Dec. 14, Winn-Dixie will hold the grand opening ceremony for a store at 100 Little Cypress Drive in St. Johns, Florida. The celebration will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m. with live entertainment and sampling. Following the grand opening, activities will continue from 2-6 p.m. on Dec. 15 and 2-7 p.m. on Dec. 16 […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Kapi Kapi Growers Introduces Oro Pineapples
Miami, Florida-based Kapi Kapi Growers meets retail and foodservice demand with the addition of its new Oro Pineapple. This new product will be offered alongside Kapi Kapi’s traditional and crownless pineapple varieties, as well as their premium quality bananas. Derived from the Spanish word for gold, Kapi Kapi’s Oro Pineapples has a high-shell color to catch shoppers’ […]
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Square Roots, Gordon Food Service Opens Facility In Kentucky
Square Roots and Gordon Food Service have announced the opening of a new climate-controlled, indoor farm in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Since establishing their strategic partnership in 2019, Square Roots and Gordon Food Service have been building indoor farms together across the continent with the ultimate aim of bringing locally-grown food to customers at a global scale. In the past […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Donates $30K To Nonprofits In North Carolina
Harris Teeter will donate $30,000 in gift cards to nonprofits in Moore County, including the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina – Sandhills and other local organizations. This donation will support recovery efforts after a long-lasting power outage. “We are deeply rooted in supporting our communities during times of crisis,” said Danna Robinson, […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast, Supply Chain News
Food Lion Expands Home Delivery In Two States
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has expanded its home delivery service to new locations in Georgia and South Carolina. Customers in the additional delivery zip codes listed here can use Food Lion’s To Go website or the app to confirm availability and place orders. The delivery fee will be waived for the first order of $35 or […]
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The Fresh Market Unveils Top Five Trends For 2023
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has released new information the retailer gathered on the top five trends for 2023. New global flavors continue to be part of food discovery. As some global cuisine has become mainstream, Eastern Mediterranean cuisine has brought aromatic flavors to enhance everyday dishes. Sauces, like Matbucha, are used as a condiment […]
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Food Lion Donates Gift Cards, Truckloads Of Water To Community
To help the community recover from a massive power outage in Moore County, North Carolina, Food Lion is donating $30,000 in gift cards to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. The cards will be distributed through the food bank’s partner agencies located in Moore County. The six Food Lion stores in the area […]