Publix Super Markets’ Jacksonville Division VP Scott Brubaker will retire at the end of June, after more than 46 years of service. Brubaker, 62, began his Publix career in 1975 as a part-time front service clerk in Melbourne, Florida. After working in different positions at several stores throughout Florida, he was promoted to store manager […]
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Mt. Olive Pickle Co. Unveils New Offering: Pickle Salsa
Mount Olive, North Carolina-based Mt. Olive Pickle Co. has launched its new pickle salsa. Mt. Olive Pickle Salsa comes in three varieties: mild, medium and hot. It can be found at grocery stores nationwide. “We are thrilled to launch our pickle salsa line and to offer these innovative, flavorful new items to our pickle-loving fans,” […]
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Kroger Customers Can Help Keep Atlanta Beautiful
Through April 30, Kroger customers in Atlanta can “Roundup to Revitalize!” in honor of Earth month. Kroger customers can round up their purchase by $1 or donate a specific amount to help support public space restoration and revitalization. One hundred percent of the donations raised in the city will benefit Keep Atlanta Beautiful. “Kroger’s Zero Hunger […]
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SEG Launches Partnership With Children’s Hospitals Across Southeast
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers, parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has formed a partnership with eight children’s hospitals throughout the Southeast. In support of the pediatric partners, the grocer has launched a community donation program to benefit some of the nation’s […]
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Blue Star Foods Appoints Three New Executives To Board Of Directors
Miami, Florida-based Blue Star Foods Corp., a sustainable seafood company, has appointed three new directors to its board of directors, effective April 12. Jeffrey Guzy, Tim McLellan and Trond Ringstad will be joining board members Nubar Herian, and Chairman and CEO John Keeler. “We believe these three individuals will significantly strengthen our board with their […]
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Tennessee Publix To Distribute Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Publix Pharmacy is opening appointments at 23 Tennessee locations for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Eligible individuals can use the company’s online reservation system to schedule their COVID‑19 vaccination appointment. Vaccinations are provided for any individual who meets state and federal requirements at the time of the appointment. At this time, Tennessee eligibility varies […]
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Quirch Foods To Expand Company’s ESG Commitment
Quirch Foods, headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, has released an expanded commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance principles and practices. In 2020, the company launched a CEO-led executive steering committee to define and oversee plans to achieve long-term, strategic and data-driven goals to address a range of social and environmental issues and build customer and […]
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Online Grocer Farmstead Goes Live In Raleigh-Durham
Online grocer Farmstead is now live in its third market: Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. The company announced the opening of its 1,000-person Raleigh-Durham waitlist in November 2020, and the list filled in under a week. The service is now open to anyone; new customers can open an account on the Farmstead website. “There’s nothing like Farmstead currently […]