Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Odyssey Elixir has announced that its mushroom energy drinks are available on Thrive Market and at GNC. It will be part of the Fantastic Fungi Forager Box that drops on Sept. 21. “We are thrilled to continue executing on our omnichannel strategy by adding these very significant points of sale to our distribution channels. Each has their own loyal […]
Category: Southeast
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southeast
Southern Glazer’s EVP Miller Announces Retirement
Miami, Florida-based Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has announced the retirement of Jim Miller, EVP and general manager, Delaware, effective Nov. 1. “Jim is leaving behind an incredible legacy with Southern Glazer’s,” said Scott Oppenheimer, president, East region, Southern Glazer’s. “He has been instrumental in the growth of Southern Glazer’s in Delaware and beyond, all while […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Dairy News, Southeast
Brands Abound At Chairmans Food, Gordo’s Leading Category
Chairmans Foods, based out of Nashville, Tennessee, has many brands under its umbrella, including the No. 1-selling queso brand in the U.S., Gordo’s Cheese Dip. Dan Setlak, general manager of retail brands at Chairmans, said the queso category has been growing as consumers are looking for refrigerated queso with higher quality ingredients. Its newest flavor, […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Southeast
Association Prepares For Satsuma Season With Updated Website
“Favorable late spring weather and more groves reaching maturity have contributed to a heavy set of great-looking fruit as we approach the 2022 Satsuma season,” said Kim Jones, owner of Florida Georgia Citrus and current president of Cold Hardy Citrus Association. “We anticipate a record Satsuma crop for 2022.” The Sweet Valley Citrus region spans […]
Posted inExecutive News, Southeast
Ascend Grocery Names Little As President, Chief Operating Officer
Ascend Grocery, owner and operator of 33 Save A Lot locations across the greater Orlando region, has announced the promotion of Dean Little from COO to president and COO. Little is an owner and founding partner of Ascend Grocery and has played a key role in establishing Ascend as one of Save A Lot’s largest […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Debuts DoorDash Delivery, Curbside Pickup
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers has a new offering with DoorDash to shop the stores online and have their groceries delivered with the benefit of in-store deals and promotions. This will allow customers to shop for groceries online through the Winn-Dixie or Harveys Supermarket app or website and receive their order in two hours or less fulfilled […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens New Location In Clermont, FL
Publix Super Markets opened a new store Sept. 8 at Clermont Town Center in Clermont, Florida. The 29,486 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. “We are pleased to open the doors of our newest Publix at Clermont […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southeast
Naifeh’s Cash Saver Only Independent Grocer Left In Town
In the small western Tennessee town of Covington sits a landmark that has been part of the community for 112 years – the independent grocery store, Naifeh’s Cash Saver. Owner Judson William Oney Naifeh, is a fourth-generation grocer. His great-grandfather immigrated from Beirut, Lebanon, before starting a trading business under a different name. His grandfather […]