Plum Market, a grocer promoting organic and locally sourced food and essentials, has opened at 17801 Biscayne Blvd. in Aventura, Florida, and will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Jan. 13. During the official grand opening day, the first 100 guests to spend $100 will receive a limited-edition tote bag filled with free items. […]
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Posted inMarketing News, Southeast
Riteway Sales And Marketing Announces New Carolina Director
Lakeland, Florida-based Riteway Sales and Marketing has named Jamie Mann as director of the company’s Carolina office. Mann will head the expansion into the Carolina market, bringing a suite of tools and services to the area. He had previously been part of Riteway’s South Carolina sales team. “We are highly confident that Jamie will be […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Southeast
Fresh Express Celebrates New Year With Intentions Challenge
Orlando, Florida-based Fresh Express is celebrating the new year with its annual Fresh Intentions Challenge, an online and social campaign. For the fourth consecutive year, Fresh Express invites consumers to commit to the 30-day challenge and share their progress for a chance to win prizes. The company offers more than 100 varieties of salads – from leafy […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
AppHarvest Appoints Industry Veteran As COO
Morehead, Kentucky-based AppHarvest has named one of its board members, Tony Martin, as chief operating officer, effective immediately. Martin will retain his board seat, and as COO, he will lead efforts to optimize production and revenue across the AppHarvest four-farm network that includes 165 acres under glass. “I expect Tony’s extensive background in controlled environment […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
AppHarvest Completes Leaseback Deal For Kentucky Farm
AppHarvest has finalized the sale-leaseback of its indoor leafy greens farm in Berea, Kentucky, for more than $127 million and has opened its 60-acre high-tech indoor farm in Richmond, Kentucky. AppHarvest has entered an agreement with Mastronardi Berea, a joint venture between Mastronardi Produce and COFRA Holding, for the sale-leaseback of its Berea indoor farm […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Mars Acquires Whole-Fruit Snacking Brand Trü Frü
McLean, Virginia-based Mars Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire Trü Frü, a whole-fruit snacking brand, from its founders and management team. Trü Frü’s snacks are made from real fruit and are covered in chocolate. The snacks are available in a frozen and shelf-stable format. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and expected to […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Provides 5.4M Meals Through Holiday Campaign
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds provided 5.4 million meals through its annual Holidays Without Hunger campaign. The initiative benefits Feeding America and its 33 local member food banks, as well as partner feeding agencies throughout the grocer’s 10-state operating area. From Nov. 9-Dec. 24, customers purchased a prepackaged Holidays Without Hunger food box for $6 […]
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Savannah Bee Co. Introduces Bourbon Orange Blossom Honey
Georgia-based Savannah Bee Co. has announced its partnership with whiskey producer Angel’s Envy. The collaboration marks the launch of a new honey varietal: Port Bourbon Barrel Aged Orange Blossom Honey. The honey is aged in the same port wine barrels that once aged Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The two brands have created a […]