Kroger hosted a groundbreaking celebration March 29 for its newest store at 1310 Powers Ferry Road in Marietta. “We are excited to break ground on this new store and would like to thank the Cobb County Board of Commissioners and the Powers Ferry Corridor Alliance for their ongoing support,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s […]
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Publix Donates $1.1M To Support Ukraine Humanitarian Aid Efforts
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix customers and employees donated more than $1.1 million in a 10-day point-of-sale campaign in support of global Red Cross relief efforts for those affected by the crisis in Ukraine. Donations will be used to distribute food, deliver medicine and medical supplies, assist with evacuations and help provide shelter. The donation campaign began on […]
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Dollar General Adds Enhanced Financial Services
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General has created a series of new financial services aimed at increasing access to banking options and providing additional customer payment alternatives. “The announcement highlights Dollar General’s focus on supporting our customers and communities by extending financial service accessibility and payment options,” said Emily Taylor, Dollar General’s EVP and chief merchandising officer. “In […]
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Flowers Foods Names Winters As Chief Supply Chain Officer
Thomasville, Georgia-based Flowers Foods Inc. has named Tom Winters as chief supply chain officer, effective April 4. In this role, Winters will be responsible for Flowers’ supply chain operations, reporting to Brad Alexander, chief operating officer. “Tom has more than 30 years of experience leading world-class teams and consistently delivering strong results and highly effective process […]
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Coca-Cola United Celebrates Opening Of Sales Center In Panama City, FL
Panama City Coca-Cola Bottling Company, a sales center of Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc., celebrated the grand opening of its new $10 million facility March 24 at 2825 Forester Trail in Panama City, Florida. The 24,000-square-foot space houses a sales and distribution center, warehouse, fleet maintenance operation and administrative offices – a benefit to both associates and […]
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Mann Packing Co., Mezete Partner To Create Mediterranean Products
Mann Packing Co., a subsidiary of Coral Gables, Florida-based Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc., has partnered with Mezete, a ready-to-eat food brand, to bring a line of popular hummus products to American shoppers nationwide. True to authentic and gourmet Eastern Mediterranean flavors, Mezete products contain natural ingredients with no preservatives that are ready-to-eat, long-lasting and do not require refrigeration. […]
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Save Foods’ Latest Trial Boosts Shelf Life Of Strawberries
Miami, Florida-based Save Foods says that a recent trial on strawberries revealed promising results whereby Save Foods’ research and development team managed to extend the shelf life of the fruit. Fresh strawberries have one of the highest levels of waste of all fresh produce, with an estimated 64 percent of strawberries lost before they are […]
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Splash Beverage Group Launches TapouT In Winn Dixie Locations
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Splash Beverage Group and its brand, TapouT, will begin distributing the beverage in 485 Winn-Dixie stores in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana. Founded in 1925, Winn-Dixie grocery stores, liquor stores and in-store pharmacies operate over 529 stores serving communities throughout five southeastern states. Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. is a subsidiary of Southeastern Grocers, […]