by Treva Bennett/staff writer The North Florida economy is strong and getting stronger, as the Sunshine State continues to grow in population, job opportunities and tourism. Jacksonville.com, citing an “Elevate Northeast Florida” report, recently said the Jacksonville area could become the “highest performing economy in the country” over the next five years. The report recommended […]
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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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Second Harvest Central Fla. Gets Large Donation From IDDBA Exhibitors
Each year, at the conclusion of its annual trade show, IDDBA encourages product donations from exhibiting companies in an effort to reduce wasted food and help those in need. As IDDBA 19 was hosted in Orlando, FL, the association collaborated with the city’s Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to give back to the […]
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Food City Breaks Ground On New Radford, Virginia, Store
A new Food City in Radford, Virginia, now is underway. The 49,700-plus-s.f. supermarket, located on Tyler Avenue, is expected to be completed by this fall. “We are extremely excited to be joining the Radford retail community. We look forward to constructing a state-of-the-art supermarket that will create both jobs and tax revenue for the citizens […]
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Shenandoah Growers Opens ‘NextGen BioFarm’ In Jefferson, Georgia
Virginia-based Shenandoah Growers, specializing in indoor bioponic growing, has opened a new, expanded production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. The facility will pack, ship and grow fresh, certified organic herbs to meet local demand, expand Shenandoah Growers’ living organic product line and improve delivery logistics in the Southeast region. The 62,400-s.f. facility is one of Shenandoah […]
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NC’s Hampton Farms Taps Agency To Promote Its Seasonal Peanut Line
Hampton Farms, an in-shell peanut company in Severn, North Carolina, has chosen Rivers Agency, a full-service integrated marketing firm in Chapel Hill, to “elevate its brand and launch new product-driven campaigns” following what Hampton Farms said was a “competitive pitch process.” As Hampton Farms’ agency of record, Rivers will handle branding, campaign strategy and execution, […]
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O&O Hooch Mixer Launching In 170+ Kroger Atlanta Stores This Summer
Holland Beverage Co.’s O&O Hooch Fizzy Limeade Mixer will be available in four-packs of 12-oz. cans this summer in select Kroger locations in Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. O&O Hooch is a female-owned brand; its Hooch mixer is made with real limes and real sugar and comes in 1-liter bottles in addition to the four-packs […]
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Josie’s Java House Brand Now Sold In Southeastern Grocers Stores
San Diego-based Youngevity International (YGYI) announced in May that its Josie’s Java House Brand coffee, made by its CLR Roasters manufacturing division, now is available in 570 stores owned by Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers (SEG): 400 Winn-Dixie stores, 96 Bi-Lo stores, 25 Fresco y Mas stores and 50 Harvey stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, […]
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Publix Kicks Off Its Latest ‘Produce For Kids’ Campaign
On May 30, Publix Super Markets launched the biannual campaign, Produce For Kids, centered around better-choice eating and consumption of produce while raising funds for Feeding America food banks. Produce for Kids is entering the 17th year working with Lakeland, Florida-based Publix and produce partners. The campaign touts more than 6.9 million meals donated to […]
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IDDBA Reports Recording-Breaking Show Attendance In Orlando
IDDBA 19 , sponsored by the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association, was held June 2-4 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The show had a record-breaking attendance consisting of companies, qualified buyers, merchandisers, executives, manufacturers, brokers, distributors and other industry professionals who gathered to connect and learn. The event offered educational experiences from […]
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Publix Again Partnered With Mind Body Social On Mom Wellness Series
Mind Body Social partnered with Publix Super Markets Inc. and some of the most inspirational wellness providers and influencer moms across South Florida to present the second annual “Mother’s May Wellness Series.” The series featured 68 events during the month of May, from Palm Beach Gardens to Pinecrest, including prenatal yoga, meditation, workouts, Pilates, nutritional […]
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Fresco Y Más Donates $105,000 To The League Against Cancer
Fresco y Más and its customers donated $105,000 Saturday, June 1, to the League Against Cancer at the 44th annual La Liga Contra el Cancer Live Telemarathon. With a commitment to supporting local organizations, Fresco y Más recognizes the important role the not-for-profit organization plays in providing free medical care to uninsured cancer patients in […]
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Rouses Markets Celebrates Grand Opening Of 63rd Store
Rouses Markets celebrated the opening of its 63rd store May 31, as 300 customers lined up at 7 a.m. to enter the new Daphne, Alabama, location. The 53,000-s.f. store is the company’s eighth in lower Alabama. The emphasis is on fresh. There’s a full-service bakery, butcher shop, floral department and seafood market, along with farmers-market […]
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TGCSA, TGEF Name New Members To Their Boards
At their annual meetings on May 9, the members of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association (TGCSA) and the Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation (TGEF) elected new members to the groups’ Board of Directors and Board of Trustees. New members of the TGCSA Board of Directors are Mickey Blazer, K-VA-T/Food City; Kent Gonzalez, Pepsi Beverage […]
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Diamond Crystal Brands Introduces Milk In A Stick Creamers
Diamond Crystal Brands and Lakeland Dairies have worked together to launch and distribute Milk In A Stick clean coffee creamers, made with fully traceable 100-percent pure milk. Milk In A Stick is a no-additive, shelf stable creamer in an innovative portion control stick. The clean label is healthful and has one ingredient. The sticks are […]
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Breaux Resigns As Top Exec At Associated Grocers Baton Rouge
Associated Grocers Inc. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, announced May 30 that President and CEO Emile R. Breaux has resigned for personal reasons. Manard M. Lagasse Jr., AG’s SVP and general counsel, was named to succeed Breaux in those roles, effective immediately. Lagasse joined AG in 2007 and has successfully managed several different departments during his […]
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Publix Bagger Victorious In Tennessee Competition
Publix employee Sabrina Martinez has won the Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association state Best Bagger competition. Martinez bested other grocery baggers from around the Volunteer State at the annual Convention and Expo of the Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association, which was held in Nashville on May 9. As Tennessee’s Best Bagger, Martinez will […]
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Ingles Markets Raises Donations For Coaches Vs. Cancer
Ingles Markets raised $5,021 for the American Cancer Society‘s Coaches vs. Cancer Campaign through customer donations. Representatives from Ingles presented a check to the American Cancer Society on May 28 at the Ingles store at 8004 Warren H. Abernathy Highway in Spartanburg, South Carolina. During the month of January, Ingles customers purchased Coaches vs. Cancer […]
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Monnik Beer Being Canned For Sale In Louisville-Area Stores
Louisville, Kentucky-based brewpub Monnik Beer Co. is canning two of its most popular brews for distribution in Louisville-area stores. The beers being canned are Hauck’s American Pilsner and Monnik India Pale Ale. The canned beers will be available in late May. Located in the heart of the Schnitzelburg neighborhood of Louisville, Monnik Beer Co. has […]
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Far East Brokers Introduces New GrillPerks Rewards Program
Far East Brokers and Consultants in Jacksonville, Florida, has developed the new GrillPerks rewards program, which it says is the first cross-category consumer loyalty program for manufacturers of grilling-related products. The online program engages shoppers with helpful tips, recipes and promotions on a wide range of grilling products and rewards them with gift cards from […]
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Weigel’s ‘More Wags For Warriors’ Campaign Benefits Veterans
Weigel’s fourth annual “More Wags for Warriors” fundraising campaign wraps up on Memorial Day. Weigel’s operates 67 convenience stores, a dairy and a bakery, all within a 100-mile radius of corporate headquarters in Powell, Tennessee. “More Wags for Warriors” is a capital campaign that benefits a Tennessee nonprofit organization whose mission is to enhance the […]