Each of Food Lion’s more than 1,100 stores will host open interviews from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Aug. 24. Applicants can simply walk into their nearest Food Lion during one of these times and meet with a member of the store leadership team to discuss available opportunities at that store. A similar hiring event Food […]
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Eckrich Kicks Off College Football Playoff Partnership With Contest
Smithfield, Virginia-based Eckrich, the maker of naturally hardwood smoked sausage and deli meats, has continued its partnership as the Official Smoked Sausage and Deli Meat Sponsor of the College Football Playoff. To kick off the 2021 season, Eckrich is launching a multifaceted campaign, including a social contest – College Football Playoff National Tailgate Champion – […]
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Pinkston, Swanson Honored With 2021 SEPC Lifetime Membership Award
The Southeast Produce Council, headquartered in Millen, Georgia, is honoring Steven Pinkston and Frank Swanson with one of its highest honors, the SEPC Lifetime Membership Award. Pinkston is a produce professional with more than 40 years in the industry. He retired June 15. Prior to retirement, Pinkston held the position of director of business development […]
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SEPC Names 2021 Next Generation Award Nominees
Millen, Georgia-based Southeast Produce Council has recognized several individuals who have been nominated for this year’s Next Generation Award. This award honors an SEPC member 39 years or younger who has been employed in the produce industry for at least four years and has made a significant contribution to the industry. To qualify for the […]
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Kalera Acquires &ever GmbH To Form Global Leader In Vertical Farming
Kalera AS, one of the fastest-growing and largest vertical farming companies in the world, has entered into a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of all shares in &ever GmbH, a global leader in baby leaf indoor farming. The agreement is for a total consideration reflecting an enterprise value for &ever GmbH of 130 million […]
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Mastronardi, AppHarvest Join In AgTech CEA Venture To Feed America
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 […]