Following the April 24 decision by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration, Publix will once again offer customers the option to receive the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination. The CDC suggests women younger than 50 years old should be made aware of the rare but increased risk […]
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Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Relaunches Honeyglow Pineapple
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., a marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, has relaunched its Honeyglow pineapple. Every Del Monte Honeyglow pineapple is left to mature naturally on the plant for a few extra days, which ensures a riper and sweeter product while creating the perfect balance of color and taste. The […]
Farm Rich Launches Products Inspired By The Mandalorian, Frozen 2
Farm Rich is introducing its Cheesy Potato Tots inspired by the live action Star Wars series, The Mandalorian. The shapes honor fan-favorite character, Grogu, and have real cheddar cheese, potatoes and whole grain rich coating in every bite. Cheesy Potato Tots are priced around $5.99 for each 15-oz. carton. Also new from Farm Rich, Disney’s Frozen 2 Mac & Cheese […]
Food Lion Leader Stiller Receives National Recognition
Linda Stiller, director of associate relations at Food Lion, has been recognized as one of The Shelby Report’s “Women of Influence In The Food Industry.” The award recognizes a select group of top female professionals in the food industry. Stiller was honored for her leadership supporting and growing Food Lion’s 82,000 associates, as well as […]
Ingles To Host Company-Wide Hiring Fair May 11-13
Ingles Markets will host a company-wide, in-person hiring fair for all retail store and distribution center locations from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on May 11-13. In continuing support of its communities, the company is hiring for more than 4,000 openings across all stores and all departments. With flexible scheduling, growth opportunities and a fun, team-oriented environment, […]
Lidl Voted A Top 3 U.S. Supermarket In USA Today Choice Awards
Lidl was named a Top 3 Supermarket from USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Supermarket this year. The company was first nominated by a panel of relevant experts and then voted by the public over a four-week period. “The feeling of success when you score an unbelievable deal is the experience we want […]
Publix Giving $2M To Florida Everglades Restoration
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix is contributing $2 million to remove invasive trees and plants in 1,000 acres of wetlands in the Florida Everglades. These trees and plants use more than their share of water, interrupting Florida’s natural water system. The company is funding projects at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the saline glades in Everglades National Park that will restore the health of these habitats and return an estimated 174 million gallons of water per year to the local environment. “A clean water supply is fundamental to the health and […]
Acosta’s FrontLine Marketing @Home Changes Product Sampling
COVID-19 significantly changed consumer grocery shopping behaviors, including product sampling, an important tactic for the consumer-packaged goods industry. What’s more, 36 percent of shoppers don’t plan to sample products in-store post-pandemic, according to Sampler research. FrontLine Marketing, a consumer marketing and merchandising activation company and division of Acosta, has launched the FrontLine Marketing @Home program, […]
