Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) is building on its long-term partnership with Appalachian State University (ASU) with the release of Yosef Raspberry Hard Seltzer, a crisp and refreshing hard seltzer with raspberry flavor. The hard seltzer is the second release in the co-branded Yosef lineup, named for App State’s bearded Mountaineers mascot and is the nation’s […]
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Quirch Foods Acquires Tennessee-Based Food Distributor, Butts Foods
Coral Gables, Florida-based Quirch Foods LLC, has acquired Butts Foods, an industry leader in fresh protein distribution since 1935. Butts operates five distribution facilities throughout Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. This is the first acquisition for Quirch and represents the company’s commitment to further expanding its geographic footprint following its recent distribution center opening in Greensboro, North […]
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Kalera Plans New Indoor Vertical Farming Facility In Atlanta
Technology-driven vertical farming company Kalera says it will open a new state-of-the-art growing facility in Atlanta, Georgia, in early 2021. The new Atlanta facility is the next step in Kalera’s domestic and international expansion plan to bring consumers fresh leafy greens right where they are. The Orlando, Florida-based company was founded by two Cristians—Cristian Toma […]
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Coca-Cola Consolidated Names Everett Vice Chairman
The Charlotte, N.C.-based Coca-Cola Consolidated Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Morgan H. Everett as vice chair of the company, effective May 12. “I am pleased with the appointment of Morgan as vice chair,” said Coca-Cola Consolidated Chairman and CEO J. Frank Harrison III. “One of the board’s most important responsibilities is long-term […]
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Publix Pharmacy Begins Home Delivery Of Prescriptions
Publix Pharmacy and ScriptDrop are collaborating to offer home delivery of prescriptions within a 5-mile radius of each in-store Publix Pharmacy for a $5 delivery fee. There are no limits on the number of prescriptions ordered for delivery; however, age-restricted products, controlled substances and prescriptions needing refrigeration are excluded. Prescription home delivery is not available […]
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Wegmans Hiring, Training 300 PT Employees For Virginia Store
Hiring and training now is underway for 300 part-time positions at Wegmans Food Markets’ new Tysons Corner location. Located at Capital Beltway and Route 123 in Fairfax County, Virginia, the store will employ a total of 480 people, the vast majority hired locally. Part-time positions are available in all departments, offering competitive pay, flexible scheduling and a workplace […]
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Diaz Foods Responds To Families In Need In Community
Diaz Foods, a distributor of specialty foods based in Atlanta, Georgia, makes several donations to various organizations throughout the Atlanta area. The company has received an overwhelming amount of requests for food donations over the last four to five weeks, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Several organizations reached out to us (Diaz Foods) for support […]
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Sauer Brands Completes Acquisition Of Chicago Custom Foods
Richmond, Virginia-based Sauer Brands Inc., a maker of condiments, seasonings and spices including the Duke’s Mayonnaise and The Spice Hunter brands, said it has closed its acquisition of Chicago Custom Foods LLC. Chicago-based CCF is a manufacturer of branded popcorn seasonings, a category it created in 2000 with the introduction of Kernel Season’s, now America’s No. 1 selling brand with […]