Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), the Jacksonville, Florida-based parent company of Bi-Lo, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie, is joining in the fight against heart disease and stroke alongside the American Heart Association. Throughout the month of August, the company is participating in the American Heart Association’s fundraising campaign, called Life Is Why We Give. Now […]
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MTC Logistics Breaks Ground On New Distribution Center In Mobile
MTC Logistics (MTC), along with officials from the Alabama State Port Authority, Alabama Department of Commerce and elected officials, broke ground July 24 on MTC’s 12 million cubic feet international temperature-controlled distribution center. MTC is investing approximately $61 million at the Port of Mobile, generating 50 to 70 direct jobs at the new facility. MTC […]
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Tosca Launches First RPC Custom Built For Poultry
Atlanta-based Tosca has introduced what it is calling a “breakthrough” reusable plastic container (RPC) designed specifically for poultry. The Tosca poultry RPC was built to withstand weight and water, delivering greater product protection and reducing damage, as well as eliminating packaging waste. Poultry is the fastest growing protein in the U.S., and it is also […]
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Kroger Names Hostetler New Nashville Division President
The Kroger Co. has named Sonya Hostetler president of the Nashville division, effective Aug. 1. She succeeds Zane Day, who previously announced his plans to retire from the company after nearly 45 years of service. “We’re pleased to welcome Sonya to the Kroger family of companies,” said Mike Donnelly, Kroger’s EVP and COO. “Sonya is a well-respected leader in the […]
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Atlanta Community Food Bank’s New Partnership Helps Close Hunger Gap
The Dairy Alliance CEO Doug Ackerman and Atlanta Community Food Bank CEO Kyle Waide recently launched the Milk2MyPlate program. This milk purchasing program is the first of its kind in Georgia to benefit food insecure families. Through this initiative, the Atlanta Community Food Bank will receive 60 gallons of fresh milk a week over the next year to distribute to […]
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Brookshire Brothers Acquires Second Sabine Parish, Louisiana, Location
Lufkin, Texas-based Brookshire Brothers is expanding its presence in Western Louisiana with the acquisition of a second location in Many. “We are very grateful and excited to have the opportunity to serve Many in a wider capacity,” said company VP of Retail Operations Luke Gustafson. “With the Market Basket acquisition, we inherit its greatest asset—amazing […]
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St. Joe Co., Busy Bee Break Ground On New Convenience Store In PCB
The St. Joe Co. and Johnson & Johnson Inc., doing business as Busy Bee, have formed a joint venture to construct, own and manage a Busy Bee branded fuel station and convenience store in Panama City Beach, Florida. The project is currently under construction at the corner of Nautilus Street and Panama City Beach Parkway […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Greensboro, NC, Store Aug. 7
Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, making it the fifth Sprouts in the state. Sprouts will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new 30,000-s.f. store at 3357 Battleground Avenue before doors open at 7 a.m. The public is invited. The first 200 shoppers will receive 20 percent off their […]