AppHarvest, an AgTech company has started construction on two new high-tech indoor farms in Central Appalachia. Located in Somerset and Morehead, Kentucky, the farms will grow berries and leafy greens, respectively. The Somerset farm, at 30 acres, marks the company’s expansion into growing berry crops. The Morehead farm is the second AppHarvest farm in Rowan County to […]
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The Ocean Cleanup And The Coca-Cola Co. Unveil New Partnership
Atlanta, Georgia-based The Coca-Cola Co. will become a global implementation partner for The Ocean Cleanup’s river project. The partnership brings the international company and technological non-profit together behind a clear objective: to stem the tide of plastic pollution entering the world’s oceans, by first intercepting waste in rivers. Partnering Coca-Cola’s scale and global network with […]
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Food Lion Feedy’s Awards Honor Those Making A Difference
A select group of local food banks, community leaders and Food Lion associates were honored at the 2021 Food Lion Feeds’ Feedy’s Awards this week. The awards recognized individuals and organizations across several categories for their work fighting hunger in the towns and cities Food Lion serves. “Caring for our neighbors in the towns and […]
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Mann Packing Co. Offers New Time-Saving Veggie Products
Mann Packing Co., a subsidiary of Coral Gables, Florida-based Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. and one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America, has added three new products to its line – Mann Veggie Sides, Steakhouse Style and Better Pasta. Packaged in easy-to-prepare bags, Mann Veggie Sides go from microwave to table in three minutes. Sauce dollop technology seasons […]
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Spinx Leads Convenience Store Industry In Self-Checkout Trend
Greenville, South Carolina-based fuel and convenience retailer The Spinx Co. has begun piloting a self-checkout program to maximize the roles of team members and to provide increased service to all customers. Spinx is leading the industry in the Upstate with this new offering and has a goal to rollout self-checkout to all Spinx stores in […]
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Aptos Make Key Appointments To Executive Leadership Team
Atlanta-based Aptos, a provider of retail technology solutions, has added to its executive leadership team. David Bertolino has joined Aptos as CFO, Terry Geraghty has been named chief human resources officer and Jeremy Grunzweig has accepted the newly created role of Americas general manager. All three individuals will report to CEO Pete Sinisgalli, who took the […]
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Fresco y Más Celebrates Five Years Of Culture, Flavor And Success
Hispanic grocery store Fresco y Más is celebrating its fifth birthday and founding anniversary. The retailer is part of Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., which also is home to Harveys Supermarkets and Winn-Dixie grocery stores. The first Fresco y Más location opened its doors on June 15, 2016 in Hialeah, Florida, to provide customers with […]
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Kroger Farmers Market Introduces New Way To Shop Local
Kroger’s Atlanta Division has launched a new e-commerce marketplace for local farmers and businesses. This new digital platform connects customers to fresh, local products. The delivery-only service offers a local assortment by bringing together favorite local vendors – from farmers and bakeries to food artisans. “Kroger’s new digital farmers market pilot helps our customers support […]