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 […]
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Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Fresh Del Monte Produce Releases Grandissimo Gold Pineapples
Coral Gables, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte Produce, a distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, has launched a new pineapple product – Grandissimo Gold. Grandissimo Gold is a larger-sized pineapple offering similar quality, sweetness and nutritional benefits as a traditional Del Monte Gold Extra Sweet pineapple. Full of fiber and vitamin C, Grandissimo Gold offers consumers about […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Sends Deliveries To Hard-Hit Southwest Florida
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds has sent two semi-trailers full of essentials from South Carolina to Florida, supporting residents recovering from Hurricane Ian. The delivery will benefit Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, the largest hunger-relief network in Southwest Florida, which serves the communities most impacted by Hurricane Ian. The delivery includes pallets […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market, Ball Partner For AssistsToAssist Campaign
The Fresh Market and NBA All-Star LaMelo Ball have launched the AssistsToAssist Campaign for the 2022-23 regular basketball season. The campaign is a food donation program that provides fresh meals for families in need in the Charlotte, North Carolina, metropolitan area. Ball and the fresh food retailer will donate The Fresh Market’s Little Big Meal […]
Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southeast
Airheads Releases Candy-Flavored Dental Floss For Halloween
Erlanger, Kentucky-based Airheads has released Airheads Candy-Flavored Dental Floss. “This year, dentists’ houses will be buzzing with trick-or-treaters wanting to get their limited-edition Airheads Candy-Flavored Dental Floss before they run out,” said Craig Cuchra, VP of marketing at Perfetti Van Melle, maker of Airheads candy. “Everyone deserves to be happy on Halloween, even dentists. This floss […]
Posted inFood Lion, Produce News, Southeast
Food Lion’s Apple Bag Campaign Provides 4.5M Meals
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds set a goal to provide 1 million meals based on sales from its annual Apple Bag campaign. Surpassing that goal, the retailer quadrupled its efforts in partnership with customers to provide 4.5 million meals in time for the holiday season. Food Lion founded Food Lion Feeds in 2014 to […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Duke’s, Champion Brewing Release ‘Tailgate Twang’ Beer
Virginia-based Duke’s Mayonnaise is partnering with Champion Brewing Company to produce a new beverage collaboration, Tailgate Twang. This is the second collaboration between the two Virginia-based brands. In 2021, they launched Family Recipe, a lager that pairs with a BLT sandwich. The new drink, an American pilsner named Tailgate Twang, pairs with game day dishes like sliders, […]
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Savannah Bee Company Named Finalist At 2022 Grace Awards
The Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence Awards named Savannah Bee Company a finalist for Industry Partner of the Year. The GRACE Awards were held at the Georgia Aquarium on Sept. 27 with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner and awards with about 500 guests in attendance. The ceremony featured Andre Dickens, Atlanta’s mayor, who gave […]