Southeastern Grocers Inc., together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has announced a donation of $140,000 to seven Feeding America network food banks in the Southeast to help combat food insecurity among children during the summer. “At Southeastern Grocers, we are committed to improving the quality of life and well-being of our associates, customers and local […]
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Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Florida Food Products Acquires Javo Beverage Co.
Florida Food Products has reached an agreement to acquire Javo Beverage Company, subject to customary closing conditions. Javo is a leading natural extractor of clean label coffee, tea and botanicals with a focus on beverage applications. Javo is recognized for its capabilities of delivering cold brew coffee solutions to consumer brands, manufacturers and restaurants. ”We’re ecstatic for […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Southeast
Badger Technologies’ Robots Tested At Major Supermarket
Nicholasville, Kentucky-based Badger Technologies has deployed a pilot program with Vallarta Supermarkets, a chain of 53 full-service markets throughout California, to reinforce operational and customer-service excellence. Badger Technologies’ multipurpose autonomous robots support the retailer by identifying hazards at five Vallarta Supermarkets in Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Vallarta also is testing the robot’s inventory […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
SEPC Announces Southern Innovations Speaker Lineup
The Southeast Produce Council has announced its lineup of speakers for upcoming Southern Innovations, Sept. 22-24. Held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, the conference will continue to build upon SEPC’s “What’s New?” platform, which debuted during last year’s conference. The sessions and speakers for the expo are: Keynote Speaker […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Raises $1.25M In Support For Folds Of Honor
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has donated $1,255,000 to Folds of Honor. The grocer held its fifth annual community donation program from May 25 through July 5 in support of the organization and its mission to provide educational scholarships. The fifth tour of giving launched with an initial commitment of $100,000 from the grocer’s charitable arm, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
Tosca Acquires Bristol Manufacturing’s Cheese Box Division
Atlanta, Georgia-based Tosca has acquired Bristol Manufacturing’s cheese box division. The acquisition includes two facilities in Springfield, Missouri, and Canton, New York, allowing Tosca to add capacity for future growth, expand its geographic reach and insource all of its wash and reconditioning services for the Tosca 640 cheese containers. Bristol Manufacturing is a reconditioning and repair company […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Launches Backpack Boosters Round Up Campaign
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has launched its Backpack Boosters Round Up Campaign to help provide nutritious meals and school supplies to students in need. Through Aug. 23, shoppers are invited to round up their transaction to the nearest whole dollar to support this effort. The funds collected through Backpack Boosters will benefit local food bank […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast, Sustainability News
DS Smith, University Of Georgia Partner To Support Local Wildlife
DS Smith, a leading paper and packaging producer, and the University of Georgia are coming to the rescue of Rafinesque’s big-eared bats, southeastern gopher tortoises and other critical animal species that call Southeast Georgia home. They are among hundreds of rare, threatened or endangered species that UGA’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources identified […]