Kroger’s Atlanta Division delivered four pallets of diapers, with a retail value of more than $7,500, to Helping Mamas, the baby supply bank of North Georgia. “Families are not only facing increased food insecurity during the pandemic, they’re struggling to purchase essential items such as diapers,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta […]
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The Coca-Cola Co. Introduces Bottles Made From Recycled Materials
The Coca-Cola Co., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has introduced a new 13.2-oz. bottle made from 100 percent recycled plastic material. This new bottle will be available first in the company’s biggest and most iconic brand: Coca-Cola. In addition, the company announced the transition to bottles made from 100 percent recycled plastic material across a selection […]
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Badger UV Disinfect Robot Elevates Health, Safety In Grocery Stores
Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil, has introduced the Badger UV Disinfect robot, an autonomous ultraviolet (UV) disinfecting robot designed to combat COVID-19 and high-risk pathogens commonly found in grocery, food-service and retail environments. The latest in the lineup of Badger Technologies autonomous robots, the Badger UV Disinfect robot is equipped with advanced UV-C […]
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Wayne Farms’ Chef’s Craft Gourmet Chicken Expanding Retail Footprint
Oakwood, Georgia-based Wayne Farms’ Chef’s Craft Gourmet Chicken is continuing its retail expansion by offering its products in additional grocery stores. The chef-inspired brand of products is now available at Midwest retail giant Meijer. The Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Fillet, Grilled Chicken Breast Chunks and Gluten-Free Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks are being sold at more than 65 […]
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Acosta Appoints Socia As EVP Of Business Development
Acosta, an integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer-packaged goods industry, has appointed Kelly Socia as EVP of business development for North America, effective Feb. 3. Socia brings nearly 20 years of experience working with CPG companies and retailers across sales, marketing, e-commerce, and data and analytics. In this role, she will lead […]
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Dollar General Commits To Join Beyond The Bag Initiative
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General has committed to join the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag as its Value Sector lead partner. The Consortium, through its Beyond the Bag Initiative, aims to identify, test and implement viable design solutions that can more sustainably serve the purpose of the current plastic retail bag. The Center for the Circular Economy […]
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SEG Celebrates Black History Month With Community Donation Program
To celebrate Black History Month, Southeastern Grocers Inc. announces a community donation program benefiting the Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant Program. The grant program supports nonprofits in the fight for racial equity and social justice, and addresses racial disparities in education, food insecurity and health care. Jacksonville, Florida-based SEG is the parent company […]
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New GreenWise Market Opens In Fort Lauderdale
GreenWise Market opened its newest location Feb. 4, this time in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on the ground floor of The Main Las Olas building on Southeast Third Avenue. GreenWise Market is a division of Publix. “We took all of the things our customers love about GreenWise Market and put them in a centralized downtown location,” […]