Nestlé Nesquik has reformulated its classic powder and consumers once again can enjoy that nostalgic taste. With an expanded product lineup, Nesquik is giving consumers the option to choose the recipe that best meets their family’s needs and tastes. “Delighting our consumers and evolving to meet their ever-changing needs and lifestyles has always been at […]
Category: Southeast
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Cal-Maine Foods Publishes Its 2019 Sustainability Overview
Jackson, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has published its 2019 Sustainability Overview. “As the largest producer and distributor of shell eggs in the United States, we believe it is incumbent on Cal-Maine Foods to be a leader in promoting sustainability throughout our operations,” said Dolph Baker, chairman and CEO of Cal-Maine Foods. “As a public company, […]
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Newsweek Ranks Publix No. 1 Supermarket In America
Newsweek has named Publix to its 2020 America’s Best Customer Service list, ranking No. 1 in the supermarket category and No. 9 overall. Separately, Publix Pharmacy also ranked No. 3 in Florida on Newsweek’s 2020 list for Best-In-State Customer Service. “These recognitions are a testament to Publix’s values and philosophy of treating our customers like […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
White’s Leadership Extended Well Beyond Wayfield, GFIA
Lifelong leader helped bring people together by Mary Margaret Stewart / staff writer Friends, family and colleagues are mourning the loss of grocery industry icon Andre Moses White, a man hailed for his charisma, versatility and leadership. “Moses was a uniter – he brought people together, and he lifted people up, and that included people […]
Posted inIngles Markets, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Ingles Markets To Give Second Appreciation Bonus
Ingles Markets says it will give a second appreciation bonus as part of its most recent efforts to recognize and support associates during the COVID-19 crisis. “We continue to meet the daily challenge of providing a safe and clean environment for our customers and associates. We will provide a second bonus payment of $300 to […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
U.S. Ag Chief Tours Orlando Hydroponic Company During Visit To Florida
From staff reports The way Sonny Perdue sees it, Kalera and other hydroponic companies and farmers live out the USDA motto to “do right and feed everyone.” Perdue, the U.S. secretary of agriculture, shared this assessment after a June 8 visit to Kalera’s recently opened 30,000-square-foot facility in Orlando, Florida. “Daniel [Malechuk, the CEO] showed […]
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Krispy Kreme Introduces New Doughnut Bites, Mini Crullers In Walmart
For the first time ever, Krispy Kreme now is offering its doughnuts and crullers in bite-size form at Walmart locations nationwide. The company began rolling out newly formulated Doughnut Bites and Mini Crullers on June 22, available in all Walmart snack aisles across the U.S. and Walmart online grocery by July. These snacks are individually […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Gemstone Foods Appoints Power As New President, COO
Decatur, Alabama-based Gemstone Foods, a protein supplier, has appointed Jeff L. Power as president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. “I am extremely pleased to rejoin Gemstone, a great company with so much opportunity,” said Power. “Gemstone’s established organization is prepared to further expand the business by offering innovative, cost effective products and solutions while […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Blue Ridge Global Named A 2020 Top Green Provider For Food Industry
Food Logistics has named Atlanta, Georgia-based Blue Ridge as a 2020 “Top Green Provider,” recognized in the June 2020 issue of the publication. Blue Ridge provides leading foodservice companies with insight into demand by translating customer data into precise and economically driven demand and supply plans. Its distribution-focused forecasting and inventory planning solutions, including fresh product and perishable […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Home Page Latest News, Shelby Originals, Southeast
Every Supermarket Served By Georgia-based Souto Is ‘A Different World’
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 […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]