Kroger’s Atlanta Division and Kennesaw State University unveiled KSU’s expanded KSU CARES food pantries at a recent ribbon cutting ceremony. “Food insecurity among college students is an alarming concern – and one that often goes unnoticed by the general public,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta Division. “Through Kroger’s involvement with […]
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Graphic Packaging International Launches Paperboard ProducePack
Graphic Packaging International has introduced ProducePack, a sustainable paperboard packaging range of solutions for fresh produce. Aligned with Graphic Packaging’s Vision 2025 to be better stewards for the environment, the innovative carton offers brands and retailers an eco-friendly solution for a variety of applications with an artisan look that protects, preserves and presents fresh produce, from field […]
DS Smith’s Greentote Is 100% Recyclable Alternative To Plastic Bags
As more states, counties and cities ban plastic bags, DS Smith now is offering grocery stores and consumers Greentote, the first reusable, moisture-resistant, modular, 100 percent recyclable container made from renewable resources. The company’s development of the Greentote alternative arrives as stores and supermarkets respond to the pandemic-driven jump in online fulfillment sales, BOPIS (buy […]
SEG Launches Supplier Diversity Program Aimed To Enhance Inclusivity
Southeastern Grocers continues its commitment to enhance its supplier network to include a broader range of inclusive business partners which reflect the diverse communities in its footprint of stores. SEG is the parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores. The grocer will work to identify and increase sourcing […]
Publix Reports Fourth Quarter, Annual Results For 2020
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has reported its results for the fourth quarter of 2020 and its annual results for the year. The coronavirus pandemic was declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020 and continues to be a challenge. It remains a top priority of the company to serve the communities in which it operates in […]
Covid-19 Vaccine Appointments Available At All Florida Publix Pharmacies
Publix has opened its online reservation system for COVID‑19 vaccination appointments at all 730 of its in-store Florida pharmacies, including the addition of 136 stores in Broward and Miami‑Dade counties. “We’re pleased to bring appointment opportunities to each of our in-store Florida pharmacies,” said Publix CEO Todd Jones. “We know how important this vaccine is […]
Food Lion Donates More than $106K To Support No Kid Hungry
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds has donated more than $106,000 in child feeding grants to No Kid Hungry to support the campaign’s mission to end child hunger. The grants were distributed to five school districts across South Carolina and Virginia and will support feeding programs at nearly 200 schools across those districts in the […]
Alabama Grocers Association Honors Front-Line Heroes
On Feb. 22, the Alabama Grocers Association joined supermarkets and food manufacturers nationwide in celebrating the first Supermarket Employee Day. The Food Industry Association (FMI) proclaimed this new holiday to recognize employees at every level for the work they do feeding families and enriching lives. With more than 40,000 individual stores selling food and grocery […]
