Mann Packing Co. Inc., a subsidiary of Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. and one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America, is opening its new facility in Gonzales, California. Joining a lineup of facilities in Salinas, California; Chualar, California; Delhi, California; and Yuma, Arizona, the new facility will allow Mann Packing to […]
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Southern Glazer’s Appoints Tim Anderson To SVP Of Kansas And Iowa
Miami, Florida-based Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has appointed Tim Anderson to the role of SVP and general manager of Kansas and Iowa, effective immediately. Anderson, who will continue to report directly to Scott Westerman, the EVP of the North Central Sub Region, will be responsible for the company’s performance in both states. He adds […]
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PB2 Launches Industry First Crunchy Powdered Peanut Butter
In yet another first for the peanut butter market, PB2 Foods, the Tifton, Georgia-based pioneer of powdered peanut butter, has launched its newest innovation: PB2 Crunchy Powdered Peanut Butter. “Finally, health-conscious peanut butter lovers who prefer crunchy over creamy no longer have to pick a side,” said Craig Entwistle, CEO of PB2 Foods. Like other offerings in the […]
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Winn-Dixie Celebrates Mardi Gras Traditions With Community Partnerships
Winn-Dixie has launched two partnerships to celebrate the unique culture and special traditions of Mardi Gras as the state faces modified 2021 activations as a precautionary safety measure. Winn-Dixie is partnering with Ochsner Hospital for Children and Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club, two diverse local organizations committed to serving the Louisiana community. Winn-Dixie is […]
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Smithfield Foods’ Organ Appoints New Executive Leadership Team
Smithfield Foods has announced new executive leadership appointments following Dennis Organ’s recent assumption of the president and CEO role. “These key leaders represent decades of collective company and industry expertise. It is a testament to our depth and strength at Smithfield that such talented individuals are within our ranks,” Organ said. “Building on our guiding principles of responsibility, operational excellence and […]
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Publix, Florida Department Of Health To Provide COVID-19 Vaccination
At a recent press conference, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a collaboration between Publix and the Florida Department of Health to distribute approximately 15,000 doses of the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine to customers ages 65 and older. The vaccination will initially be available at 22 stores in Citrus, Hernando and Marion counties. “It’s our privilege to […]
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NCR Is A Leading SaaS Provider In Retail, According To IHL
NCR Corp., a provider of retail solutions that run the store, is among the top providers of Worldwide Unified Commerce SaaS and Software and SaaS for the retail industry, according to the Unified Commerce Market Research Report conducted by the IHL Retail Executive Advisory Program (REAP). The IHL rankings highlight NCR’s industry accomplishments in the face of an increasingly […]
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Hitchcock’s Markets Roll Out Nutrition Incentives In North Central Florida
Hitchcock’s Markets has partnered with the Fresh Access Bucks (FAB) program in Florida, under the non-profit Feeding Florida food bank network, to offer nutrition incentives. The FAB program has partnered with farmers markets in Florida since 2013 to give Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers a discount on fruits and vegetables through nutrition incentives with funding from […]