The Southeast Produce Council has announced this year’s SEPC Vorhees Vision Scholarship recipient as Alexis Olsen, daughter of Melissa Olsen of U.S. Foods. The Vorhees Vision Scholarship was created to reward the achievements of young individuals who demonstrate a true entrepreneurial spirit in their lives as they pursue their educational goals. This scholarship is named in honor of […]
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Southeastern Grocers Donates $262K To AHA’s Life-Saving Programs
In support of American Heart Month, Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores, has donated of $262,000 to the American Heart Association to continue the fight against heart disease and stroke. During the AHA’s Life Is Why campaign, generous Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie customers and […]
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Isom IGA Is A Hometown Grocer, Through And Through
When Gwen Christon was introduced to grocery retail, she was just looking for a job in her hometown of Isom, Kentucky. “I didn’t envision ever being in the grocery business. I really just envisioned getting a job…and going to work,” she said with a laugh. After her entry position in stocking, Christon continued to move […]
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Hickory Nut Gap Receives USDA Approval For Retail Packaging Claim
Asheville, North Carolina-based Hickory Nut Gap Farms has been producing 100 percent grassfed beef and pasture raised pork for over 20 years. The company believes that having the USDA’s approval of the company’s “regeneratively raised” label claim signifies to retailers and consumers that it has fully committed to farming practices that reduce carbon emissions and improve soil quality while […]
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Green Life Farms Supplies Herbs, Leafy Greens To Farmer Joe’s Market
Green Life Farms has added Farmer Joe’s, a brand-new 55,000 square foot market in Cape Coral, Florida, to its long list of retail partners. Farmer Joe’s is the first Florida location to carry 11 of Green Life Farms’ herb varieties, along with its baby leafy greens and butterhead lettuce. Green Life Farms’ products are prominently featured […]
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Ingles Markets Promotes Jackson As CFO
Asheville, North Carolina-based Ingles Markets Inc. has announced the promotion of Patricia “Pat” E. Jackson to CFO. Jackson will replace Ronald B. Freeman, who recently retired as CFO after serving Ingles for 17 years. Jackson has been the company’s controller since she joined Ingles in 2010. Prior to that, she was the CFO of Sisters […]
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Publix VP Of Real Estate Strategy To Retire; New VP Announced
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has announced the retirement of Bob Balcerak, VP of real estate strategy, effective March 31. Balcerak began his Publix career in 1993 as a meat cutter in Orlando, Florida. After working in various positions within the meat department, in 1996 he was promoted to meat manager and in 1999 to assistant […]
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Forever Oceans Announces Appointment Of Chief People Officer
Gainesville, Virginia-based Forever Oceans, an innovator in sustainable seafood, has announced Ashley Jean-Pierre as the company’s first chief people officer. The appointment comes as Forever Oceans has begun to build out its production capacity and enters a new growth phase following the concession for sustainable aquaculture in Brazil. Jean-Pierre will be reporting to Bill Bien. “I’m delighted to welcome […]