Mastronardi Produce Ltd. and AppHarvest have signed a non-binding letter of intent to form FarmCo, a joint venture to develop a portfolio of controlled environment agriculture facilities to expand the supply of fruits and vegetables, including leafy greens, to Mastronardi’s existing fresh produce marketing and distribution business. FarmCo will have its own leadership team and […]
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Publix Introduces GreenWise Plant-Based Burgers And Tenders
In response to increased customer demand for more plant‑based protein options, Publix is launching the company’s first pea-based chickenless tenders and meatless burger patties. The GreenWise Chickenless Tenders, arriving in stores this week, and the GreenWise Meatless Burger, released in April, offer the texture and taste of meat while providing 11 and 19 grams of […]
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Dollar General Commits $250K To American Red Cross
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General has announced a $250,000 partnership with the American Red Cross to extend the company’s disaster relief efforts and support the nonprofit’s Disaster Responder Program. Dollar General’s extended support will help the Red Cross be prepared to serve those impacted by the more than 60,000 natural disasters and other emergencies that occur each […]
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Farm Rich Names Roberts Its First ‘Chief Cheese Officer’
This summer, frozen snack brand Farm Rich announced its first nationwide search for a cheese-loving, content-creating individual to join its team as chief cheese officer. After reviewing more than 1,500 submissions, Phil Roberts of Kingsport, Tennessee, was selected for the role. In his honorary Chief Cheese Officer role, Roberts is receiving a $5,000 stipend, plus […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
ADC Appoints Hughes As First Chief Growth Officer
John Hughes has joined Applied Data Corporation, a global provider of store operations platforms built for grocery and convenience retailers, as its first chief growth officer. He will lead ADC’s sales, customer success, partner, marketing and HR teams to align and drive the company’s go-to-market strategy. He will join ADC’s executive leadership team led by CEO […]
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Matrix Announces Sale Of Sherman V. Allen Inc.’s 13 Mac’s Market Stores
Richmond, Virginia-based Matrix Capital Markets Group Inc., an independent investment bank, has advised Sherman V. Allen Inc. on the sale of its 13 “Mac’s Market” branded convenience retail stores and one commissioned agent site to Global Partners LP. The company’s stores are located in Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Massachusetts and sell Citgo […]
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NCR Signs Agreement To Acquire Cryptocurrency Leader LibertyX
NCR Corp, an enterprise technology provider, has agreed to acquire LibertyX, a cryptocurrency software provider. “Due to growing consumer demand, our customers require a complete digital currency solution, including the ability to buy and sell cryptocurrency, conduct cross-border remittance and accept digital currency payments across digital and physical channels,” said Tim Vanderham, chief technology officer for NCR […]
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Food Lion Feeds Foundation Donates Nearly $400K To Hunger Relief
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has distributed nearly $400,000 in grants to 143 nonprofit organizations across its 10-state footprint. The grants will support the organizations’ efforts to combat food insecurity and provide nutritional education to neighbors. A full list of organizations receiving grants can be found here. “Food Lion takes pride in being a part […]