Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Best Retailers list, ranked No. 2 in the supermarkets category. “We pride ourselves on providing our customers with a pleasurable shopping experience — from knowledgeable, friendly associates and quality products to a convenient and clean shopping environment,” said Maria Brous, Publix director of communications. “Being […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Farmer Focus Celebrates Plant Safety Milestone, New Executive Hire
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus has announced a safety and operational milestone in its plant: five million hours without an OSHA-lost workday injury. In addition to this accomplishment, Farmer Focus achieved a total recordable injury rate of .80, well below the industry standard of 3.5. Furthermore, Farmer Focus’ commitment to employee safety early in the pandemic […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Tyson Foods Breaks Ground On Childcare Facility In Humboldt, TN
Tyson Foods broke ground April 20 on a new childcare facility at its Humboldt, Tennessee, poultry processing plant that will provide access to affordable childcare for frontline team members employed at the facility. The $3.5 million Humboldt childcare facility, expected to be operational in 2023, will support up to 100 children, 5 years old and […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southeast
USO, Kroger Partner To Bring Mobile Food Programming To U.S. Military
The USO, a nonprofit supporting U.S. service members and their families, has teamed up with Kroger to launch mobile food programming that will serve local military communities. The initiative began May 16 with a “Stuff the Truck” event at the Chamblee-Tucker Kroger store in Atlanta, Georgia. “The USO is proud to uplift the U.S. military […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Southeast
The Fresh Market To Offer Color-Changing Peonies For Limited Time
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market Inc. will be carrying Command Performance Peonies for a limited time. This hybrid peony variety changes color every day. Command Performance peonies are grown in Southwest France in the region of Gironde, near the city of Bordeaux. The fully double-bomb shaped flowers are among the largest of all peony varieties. Once […]
Posted inAssociation News, Southeast
AWG Congratulates Nichols For Receiving TGCSA Retailer Of The Year
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has announced that Jimmy Nichols, president and COO of Houchens Food Group and board member of AWG, has received the Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association Retailer of the Year award. The TGCSA Retailer of the Year award is selected annually to recognize distinguished leaders from the grocery and convenience store operator companies […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southeast
Buc-ee’s To Debut Travel Center May 16 In Florence, SC
Buc-ee’s will unveil its newest travel center May 16 in Florence, South Carolina, off Interstate 95 at North Williston Road. The company will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., attended by state and local leaders. Those slated to participate in the ceremony include Gov. Henry McMaster, State Rep. Murrell Smith; Florence County Council Chairman Willard Dorriety, […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Fresh Express Celebrates National Salad Month With Recipes, Contests
Orlando, Florida-based Fresh Express is celebrating National Salad Month with a series of promotional activities throughout May, anchored by an online and social contest that provides salad inspiration and encourages consumers to create a new salad every day. The company offers more than 100 varieties of fresh and healthy salads ranging from leafy salad greens like […]