Krasdale Foods, a 114-year-old, family-owned business providing grocery distribution, merchandising and marketing to independent grocery stores, announced that the National Supermarket Association has honored Bravo Florida as “Company of the Year” Nov. 19 during its 11th annual Florida Gala. Since expanding to Florida in 2003, Krasdale has worked with independent retailers to serve the growing Hispanic population […]
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Posted inProduce News, C-Store News, Southeast
Royal Farms Expands Into North Carolina With New Facility
Royal Farms has announced plans to open its first location in North Carolina in early 2023. The store will be built in Grandy and additional stores in the state will follow in New Bern, Greenville, Lumberton, Kinston and Jacksonville. Royal Farms has plans to open more locations in other areas of the state to bring […]
Posted inMarketing News, Southeast
Market Force Shares Report On Holiday Inflation Prices
Consumers are faced with price inflation at the grocery store this holiday season. Atlanta-based Market Force surveyed more than 2,000 of them about their experience and satisfaction with major grocery brands across the country. More than 50 percent of consumers say that inflation has changed their spending at the grocery store, with about a third saying […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Begins Holiday Hunger Relief Program
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers has begun a community donation program to help raise funds and awareness for food insecurity in support of Feeding America. The grocer’s holiday hunger relief program will aid the nonprofit in its efforts to help food insecure communities during the holidays. Through Dec. 27, Southeastern Grocers’ customers can give by donating $1, $5 […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Carolina Pride Debuts Chicken Breast Lunchmeats
Greenwood, South Carolina-based Carolina Pride is introducing four new chicken breast lunchmeat items under its Carolina Pride Meats brand. The varieties are 95 percent fat-free chicken breast and 95 percent fat-free honey smoked chicken breast. Each variety will be available in four-ounce, 4×4 peggable packages and 10-oz, 4×6 packages. The items join a lunchmeat lineup […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Packaging News, Southeast
Publix Recognized As Best Overall Recycling Champion
The Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation has recognized Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets on its list of 2022 Recycling Champions, awarding the company Best Overall. Publix was recognized for its commitment across the company to recycling education, including its plastic bag recycling campaign, to educate customers and its internal Green Routine program which encourages employees to […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Study Reports On Consumer Insights, Pet Ownership Trends
Franklin, Tennessee-based Mars Petcare launched the “Pets for Better Wellbeing” report, which uses new consumer insights to highlight current ownership trends. The company’s fourth annual report analyzes the impact of pet ownership on mental and physical wellbeing, comparing responses of owners to non-animal owners – and examines potential hurdles to adding four-legged family members. “The insights […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Tony Chachere’s Shares Deep-Fried Turkey Recipe
Opelousas, Louisiana-based Tony Chachere’s has released a deep-fried turkey recipe featuring the company’s Butter Marinade. Tony’s is promoting its marinades and seasonings as a Thanksgiving “favorite” this year. Its butter marinade can be injected into the turkey and its seasoning spread around the outside. Tony’s Deep-Fried Turkey Ingredients: three-five gallons of peanut oil (or any oil of your […]