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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 […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

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 […]

Posted inIngles Markets, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

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, […]

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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 […]

Posted inMarketing News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

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, […]

Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Coca-Cola Co. Promotes Douglas; Elects 2 Other Officers

The Atlanta, Georgia-based Coca-Cola Co. has named Monica Howard Douglas as SVP and general counsel. Douglas is a 17-year veteran of the company who most recently served as chief compliance officer and associate general counsel for the North America operating unit. In her new role, she will oversee the company’s global legal function, reporting to […]

Posted inSustainability News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Food Lion Goals Support Industry-Leading Sustainability Effort

Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion is making new commitments to help customers know how and where their food is sourced, reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions across all layers of the retailer’s operations and eliminate waste through all parts of the food supply chain. This is in addition to several other initiatives and goals […]