Carol Jenkins Barnett, 65, former chair and president of Publix Super Markets Charities and daughter of company founder, George W. Jenkins, died Dec. 8 in her home. She was surrounded by her family. Jenkins Barnett had been diagnosed in 2016 with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Born Sept. 30, 1956, and raised in Lakeland, Florida, she began […]
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The Fresh Market Shares ‘Top 5 Best Tasting Food Trends To Try’ In 2022
Global food trends have never been more popular, and consumers can expect to see more of them in 2022; both in stores and on restaurant menus. For years, The Fresh Market has looked to world class chefs for inspiration with their newest global flavor discoveries and frequently these inspirations create fads; but more often, they […]
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2022 RIS Software LeaderBoard Ranks ECRS Grocery’s No. 1 Provider
Boone, North Carolina-based ECRS has been ranked the No. 1 grocery vendor leader for the ninth consecutive year and No. 2 overall on the RIS Software LeaderBoard. In this edition’s 51 ranking charts, ECRS was ranked within the top five spots out of 33 applicable categories. ECRS ranked within the top two of the following categories: […]
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Thermal Custom Packaging Offers Green Alternative To Dry Ice
Hialeah, Florida-based Thermal Custom Packaging, a company specializing in transportation solutions for sensitive healthcare and military cargo, is making an impact on frozen food delivery with a green alternative to dry ice. Coming in two below freezing temperature variations: -16°C (3.2°F) and -21°C (-5.8°F), TCP’s Phase Change Material makes frozen food delivery more environmentally friendly, […]
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Publix Plans To Open Second Kentucky Location
Publix Super Markets Inc. says it has signed a lease for a second store in Kentucky. Like the first store in the state, this location will be in Louisville, located at the northeast corner of Ballardsville and Brownsboro roads in Jefferson County. The store will feature a 55,701-square-foot Publix supermarket, including a drive-thru Publix Pharmacy […]
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Kroger Expanding Fulfillment Network With New CFC In North Carolina
The Kroger Co. says it will offer delivery to more Americans through the addition of a new customer fulfillment center in North Carolina. Powered by the Ocado Group, the facility will combine vertical integration, machine learning and robotics to provide an affordable and fast fresh food delivery service as part of the company’s seamless ecosystem. “The acceleration of […]
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Nichols Promoted To President, COO Of Houchens Food Group
James K. Nichols has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of Houchens Food Group Inc., according to an announcement by Houchens Industries Inc. Chairman and CEO Dion W. Houchins. Nichols joined Houchens Food Group Inc. in June 2010 and most recently served as VP and chief operating officer. He is also a member […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Two Florida Stores
Sprouts Farmers Market, a specialty market offering local and organic produce, will open two new stores in Florida in December. The new Boynton Beach location will open at 9850 Jog Road on Dec. 10, and a West Palm Beach store at 1901-B North Military Trail will open Dec. 15. Sprouts opened a store in Dania Beach, […]