Smithfield Foods earned a spot on Selling Power’s list of the 50 Best Companies to Sell For in 2021, recognizing its sales organization and entrepreneurial-focused culture. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, Smithfield Foods is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. It boasts a portfolio of brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathan’s Famous, among many others. Selling Power […]
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Acosta Report Explores Recent Health And Wellness Trends
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods industry, released its latest research report, “COVID-19 Has Elevated the Health & Wellness Trends of Recent Years,” highlighting category trends, shopper behaviors and implications for retailers. The report, which found 33 percent of today’s shoppers identify cost as the […]
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Southeastern Grocers Inc. Rolls Out Date Check Pro From Pinpoint
by Eric Pereira / staff writer In April, Pinpoint Software completed a full rollout of its Date Check Pro software to tackle food waste management for Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. Date Check Pro is an expiration date management software that lets companies know when and where products are expiring in store, according to Pinpoint. […]
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FMS Solutions Acquires G.O.T. Systems, Expanding Service Offerings
FMS Solutions has announced the addition of Kansas-based G.O.T. Systems, a technology solutions provider, to the FMS family. FMS Solutions has been focused on the independent retailer’s success for over four decades. The mission of G.O.T. Systems is to help independents increase their profitability and operations, falls in line with the former’s mission of helping […]
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SEG Unveils Annual Grant Program To Support Equity In Communities
Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, along with the SEG Gives Foundation, has opened the application process for the 2021 Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant. The program supports local nonprofits by addressing racial disparities in health care, food insecurity and education. Now […]
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Publix Once Again Named United Way’s No. 1 Global Corporate Leader
For the second year in a row, Publix has been named United Way’s No. 1 Global Corporate Leader. During the company’s most recent workplace campaign, Publix associates pledged $37.8 million to United Way with Publix Super Market Charities committing an additional $24.5 million, bringing the total contribution to $62.3 million. The funds are being distributed […]
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Kroger’s Atlanta Division Donates Gift Cards To Lost-n-Found Youth
Kroger’s Atlanta Division donated $7,500 in gift cards to Lost-n-Found Youth, the Atlanta-based nonprofit with a mission to end homelessness for LGBTQ and all sexual minority youth by providing them with the skills and support needed to live independently. “The challenges faced by many LGBTQ teens are ongoing and often heartbreaking. Food insecurity is one […]
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WestRock Introduces EverGrow Produce Packaging Collection
Atlanta, Georgia-based WestRock Co. has announced an expansion of its produce packaging offerings with the launch of its EverGrow Collection. WestRock has achieved a proprietary approach for a produce packaging collection made using sustainably sourced wood fiber. WestRock EverGrow packaging is curbside recyclable when emptied and flattened, supporting the company’s ambition to reduce waste and […]