Schriever, Louisiana-based Rouses Markets has been designated the New Orleans Saints’ official supermarket, as well as presenting sponsor of Saints Training Camp. Customers will also have the opportunity to receive early access into Training Camp practices through a Fast Pass Lane. “Saints fans are some of the most passionate and proud sports fans in the […]
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Posted inDairy News, Southeast
Yuengling’s Ice Cream To Acquire Revolution Desserts
Atlanta, Georgia-based Yuengling’s Ice Cream Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the equity of Revolution Desserts. Yuengling’s signed a new letter of intent on April 20 and the execution of the definitive agreement is one more step in the process of closing the acquisition. Several closing conditions remain, such as SEC […]
Posted inPackaging News, Marketing News, Southeast
Wesson Oil Introduces Brand Refresh Featuring Updated Packaging
Memphis, Tennessee-based Wesson and its new owner, Richardson International, a global leader in agriculture and food processing, is breathing new life into the 123-year-old brand with a refreshed look inspired by Wesson’s history. The new look will begin to appear on grocery shelves in May. “We’ve acquired a renowned brand, a good plant run by great […]
Posted inMarketing News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Launches Free Food Sweepstakes For Loyalty Members
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market’s has launched its “Win Free Fresh Food and More for One Year” sweepstakes. The grocer is inviting guests to “sign up and save” through June 28 as each transaction a loyalty member makes will count as an entry to win. The Fresh Market will select 160 members, one from each store, to be […]
Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, Southeast
Dole Launches Astrology-Based Salad Recipe Series
Beyond ingredient variety, nutritional value, taste and ease of preparation, Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Company Inc. has added another selection criteria to the 12 recipes featured during its “Healthier by Dole” salad recipe series in May: the alignment of the stars. The produce leader has released a dozen original recipes linked to the specific astrological […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix VP Litz To Retire At End Of May
Lakeland, Flordia-based Publix has released that Chris Litz, VP of product business development for meat, seafood, bakery, grocery refrigerated and frozen, will retire from the company, effective May 31. “Over the years, Chris has led and supported strategic efforts to improve our operations and service to our customers,” said Kevin Murphy, president. “We appreciate his […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Farmer Focus Named One Of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus has announed that it has been named one of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas in the General Excellence category. The awards, which were announced May 3, honor clean technology, innovative corporate initiatives, brave new designs for cities and buildings and other creative works that are supporting the growth of positive social innovation, […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southeast
Village Beach Market In Vero Beach Striving To Be ‘Simply Better’
Village Beach Market in Vero Beach, Florida, is a three-generation legacy of the Keen family. Jason Keen runs it, having taken over after his father, Jerry, died three years ago. His grandfather started the business in 1951, and Jerry Keen took the reins when he was 20. “He lost his dad when he was only […]