by John McCurry / contributing writer Souto Foods, a Norcross, Georgia-based distributor catering primarily to the Hispanic market, has experienced rapid growth since its founding a decade ago. Sebastian Souto, company president, described markets as being highly competitive and unique in every zip code. “We serve products for many nationalities, from South and Central America […]
Category: Southeast
The Shelby Report of the Southeast covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Names Ferrandiz To New Role
Miami, Florida-based Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has appointed Carlos Ferrandiz to the new role of EVP and general manager of Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits of New York, effective immediately. This follows Diageo North America’s recent decision to restructure its distributor alignment in New York to Southern Glazer’s, resulting in the creation of a […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Smithfield Foods Donates Face Shields To Support Healthcare Workers
As healthcare workers across the country continue to face shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE), Smithfield Foods Inc., headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, is supporting local communities by donating excess face shields to healthcare workers at nursing homes and local hospitals as part of its COVID-19 relief efforts. “Smithfield remains committed to not only supporting and […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SOUTHEAST: Loganville, GA, Site Of Third Walmart Health Center
Walmart has opened its third health center in Loganville, Georgia, at 4221 Atlanta Highway, Suite 101. The first Walmart Health center opened in September 2019 in Dallas, Georgia. “The Georgia community has embraced our first two Walmart Health locations, and we are thrilled to bring low, transparent pricing to Loganville,” said Sean Slovenski, SVP and […]
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GreenWise Market Opens First Store In Georgia On June 17
GreenWise Market, a Publix banner, opened its first store in Georgia on June 17, located in Marietta at 3460 Sandy Plains Road in the Sandy Plains Marketplace Shopping Center. “At GreenWise Market, customers can find a space to explore new flavors and learn new techniques and recipes from our associates,” said Publix President Kevin Murphy. […]
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Food Lion Opens New Store In Morganton, North Carolina
Food Lion opened its new Morganton, North Carolina, store June 10, at 1555 E. Union St. The new store will be open daily from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. “Morganton is my hometown. I grew up here, went to school here and have spent the past 14 years serving this community, most recently as the manager of […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Dole Introduces 3 New Salad Kits In Premium, Chopped Lines
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Co. is extending its premium and chopped lines with three new salad kits. Sweet Kale and Blueberry Bliss are in the premium line, with Avocado Ranch a new chopped offering. Dole started shipping the three new SKUs to retail nationwide on June 3. Each kit serves three to four people […]
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Acosta: Consumer Behavior Impacted By Work-From-Home Culture
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta has released its sixth research report providing insight into the continuing evolution of consumer behavior and outlook amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, which found working from home may continue for an extended period of time, also provides recommendations to help retailers prepare for post-COVID-19 shelf recovery. “Nearly three months into this […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Tompkins Robotics Launches T-Sort Solution For Micro-Fulfillment Ops
Raleigh, North Carolina-based Tompkins Robotics, a business unit of Tompkins International, has a new t-Sort solution designed specifically for micro-fulfillment operations. The new micro-fulfillment solution utilizes the company’s award-winning t-Sort autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to optimize operations in a store backroom, micro-fulfillment center (MFC) or dark store. Retail stores – particularly grocery – were not designed to accommodate […]
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Dole Features Pixar Characters As Part Of Healthy Living Campaign
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Co. is using the storytelling of Pixar Animation Studios as inspiration for an eight-month celebration of healthy living as well as the very real stories behind the millions of parents, grandparents and others now building healthier, happier families at home. Calling upon the everyday triumphs of Pixar characters like Woody […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Encourages Customers To Prepare For Active Hurricane Season
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is encouraging customers to begin preparations for what is proving to be an active hurricane season in the Atlantic. Customers should begin to stock up on vital items including a three-day supply of water […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Southeast, Supply Chain News
Fleet Advantage’s Flynn Named A ‘Rock Star’ Of Supply Chain
Fleet Advantage CEO John Flynn has been named a winner of the Food Logistics Champions: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award for 2020. The award recognizes influential individuals in the industry whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped and attained milestones in safety, efficiency, productivity and innovation through the global food supply chain. From […]
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Produce Distributor Castellini Upgrading Its Warehouse Capabilities
Castellini, one of the largest distributors of fresh, local and organic produce in the United States and a wholesaler since 1896, has selected Blue Yonder to help transform its warehouse capabilities. Castellini’s long-time business partner, enVista, will provide the implementation services. Castellini provides produce and floral sourcing and delivery; value-add services like packaging, ripening, and […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Home Page Latest News, Nonfood Items, Southeast
SOUTHEAST: Food Lion To Acquire 62 Stores Across Carolinas, Georgia, From SEG
Food Lion says it will acquire 62 BI-LO/Harveys Supermarket stores in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia from Southeastern Grocers. “We are so excited to add these new locations to our more than 630 stores across Georgia and the Carolinas,” said Food Lion President Meg Ham. “We’ve been serving customers in these larger regions for […]
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Dole Offers FreshTakes Ready-To-Eat Salad Bowls
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Co. is taking its line of ready-to-eat (RTE) salad bowls national with the launch of Dole FreshTakes Salad Bowls in supermarkets throughout the West, following a successful debut in the Eastern U.S. in 2019. Now, retail and produce managers from coast-to-coast can order six single-serve, RTE salad bowls featuring clean-label […]
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Food Lion To Go Pickup And Delivery Customers Have New Ways To Save
Food Lion customers now may use digital coupons and redeem their “Shop & Earn” MVP rewards program savings when using Food Lion To Go for grocery pickup or delivery. Customers also can see their accumulated Shop & Earn rewards on their checkout screen, in addition to viewing which clipped digital coupons will be applied to […]
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SEG To Expand In Florida With 8 New Winn-Dixie Stores
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, says it plans to expand in Florida with the addition of eight new Winn-Dixie stores before the end of the year. SEG finalized agreements to purchase multiple Lucky’s Market locations and Earth Fare grocery […]
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Miracle Life Farm Launches Food Donation Program
Miracle Life Farm, a Homestead, Florida based producer of tropical fruits and vegetables has launched its “United We Stand” food donation program for the residents of Miami Dade and Broward counties. The program was launched to assist individuals and families who have been adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Residents of Miami Dade and Broward […]
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Publix To Open New Store In Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Publix Super Markets will open a new store Wednesday, June 3, at 7 a.m. at The Market Place at The Bray in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The Market Place at the Bray will be a 48,100-s.f. store and will bring 135 new jobs to the area. The store will have traditional grocery, dairy and frozen food […]
Posted inSoutheast, Center Store, Home Page Slider
Atlantic Natural Foods Ramps Up Production in U.S. And Thailand
Nashville, North Carolina-based Atlantic Natural Foods, a manufacturer of shelf-stable, plant-based foods, said it preparing to launch two new shelf-stable, plant-based products—Hawaiian Bowl and Ultimate Vegetarian Chili—under its Loma Linda brand. The new products were developed in collaboration with Costco and will start rolling out over the beginning of summer with the Hawaiian Bowl. Additionally, the […]