Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Jennifer Mann will become president of the North America operating unit, effective Jan. 1. Mann succeeds Alfredo Rivera, who will step down Dec. 31. He will remain with the company as a senior advisor through March 2023. Rivera has led the North America operating unit since August 2020. […]
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Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Southeast
Setback Leaves TGCSA Feeling ‘Liberated To Pursue Other Ideas’
“Whenever we’d proposed any changes…they said, ‘No, we had a deal and this would break the deal.’ Well, now they came along and broke the deal,” said Rob Ikard, president and CEO of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association. Ikard’s remarks were in reference to recent political maneuvering that has eliminated case discounts on […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Kalera Expands Distribution Of Leafy Greens For Trader Joe’s
Orlando, Florida-based Kalera has announced expanded distribution of its non-GMO leafy greens to 40 Trader Joe’s locations throughout Texas. All varieties are grown at Kalera’s Houston facility, providing locally grown produce to urban areas with traditionally short grow seasons. Trader Joe’s shoppers can find Kalera’s leafy greens in krunch, butter and frisée whole-head-sized varieties in the produce aisle for $2.99. Kalera’s current […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Island Brands USA Earns Spot On Fastest-Growing Companies List
Charleston, South Carolina-based Island Brands USA has announced its debut on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. The beverage-industry disruptor stood out among more than 7 million privately held businesses to earn a spot on the 5,000-company list. The recognition comes five months after Island Brands ranked on the 2022 Inc. Regionals list of fastest-growing […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Raises Funds To Support March Of Dimes
Arlington, Virginia-based March of Dimes has partnered with Publix to raise more than $6.1 million during its annual point of sale campaign to support the nonprofit. With this donation, the grocer remains March of Dimes’ top corporate sponsor for the seventh consecutive year and brings the grocer’s contribution to the organization to more than $95 million over the […]
Posted inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Announces Commitment To Pollinators
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers has announced its commitment to protect the health of essential pollinator populations for future generations. Southeastern Grocers’ investment in the health of pollinators includes working with and supporting supplier partners that avoid the use of particularly detrimental pesticides like neonicotinoids, glyphosate and organophosphates. It also includes: sourcing fresh produce and floral from […]
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Publix Opens New Location In Bradenton, FL
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets opened a new location Aug. 18. at 13150 SR 64 East in Bradenton, Florida. The 48,387-square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. The store will have an adjacent Publix Liquors location. “We are […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers’ Own Brands Named ‘Best New Products’
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers has announced that 10 of its Own Brand products have been awarded medals from Store Brands 2022 Editors’ Picks for best new products. Its Naturally Better line received two gold medals for meat products and another for its organic Medium-Chain Tri-glycerides oil in the general grocery category. The Prestige Own Brand product […]