Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers is offering a new online shopping and delivery service to customers in more than 375 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. SEG’s service allows Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket customers to shop for groceries online while still receiving the deals and promotions offered in stores. Customers can […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Rouses Markets, Kellogg’s Co. Partner To Fund School Sports
Schriever, Louisiana-based Rouses Markets has teamed up with Kellogg’s Co. to give kids access to sporting activities. On Oct. 21, representatives from both companies – as well as Tony the Tiger! – presented a donation of $11,000 via education nonprofit DonorsChoose to help fund middle school sports in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi through Kellogg’s Frosted […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
NWPB Names Winners Of Retail Merchandising Contest
The Winter Springs, Florida-based National Watermelon Promotion Board has named winners in its annual Retail Merchandising Contest, which garnered more than 120 entries from various retail chains, independent retailers and commissaries. This year’s contest utilized mixed media marketing efforts in addition to in-store displays. It began in July to honor National Watermelon Month and ran throughout […]
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SEPC Announces Next Generation Leadership Academy
The Southeast Produce Council is expanding its education portfolio with a program designed for up-and-coming leaders. The year-long leadership development program will provide participants an approach to conscious leadership ideals and methodologies. Participants will develop leadership skills and prepare to navigate industry challenges with a growth mindset. The academy will feature quarterly modules that will […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Donates $40K To Ochsner Cancer Institute
Winn-Dixie has presented $40,000 to the Ochsner Cancer Institute. Customers made donations at store locations throughout Louisiana to benefit crucial treatments offered by the healthcare institution. This contribution was made in support of the health system and its mission to provide personalized care and treatment for cancer patients in the Gulf Coast region. Winn-Dixie activated […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
Novolex Receives BPI Compostable Certifications
Duro, a Hartsville, South Carolina-based Novolex brand, has received the Biodegradable Products Institute certification for several products in its Dubl Life line of paper bags and sacks. The products are among the first on the market to receive this certification, expanding the company’s portfolio of certified compostable items. In another first, the bags will also feature the […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Southeast
AppHarvest Appoints Martin To Board Of Directors
Morehead, Kentucky-based AppHarvest has appointed controlled environment agriculture executive Tony Martin as an independent director of the company and a member of the audit committee, effective immediately. Martin served as CFO for about 12 years at Windset Farms, one of the largest CEA producers and marketers of indoor-grown crops in North America, with more than […]
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Duda Farm Fresh Foods Begins ‘Snacktoberfest’ Sweepstakes
Oviedo, Florida-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods has begun the “Snacktoberfest” sweepstakes. The promotion seeks to increase the consumption of fresh cut celery among shoppers and highlight the company’s brand, Dandy, as consumers shop for groceries through seasonal recipe inspiration, nutrition information, a list of fall activities and a chance to win one of three prize packs. “Snacking is […]