by Treva Bennett/staff writer The North Florida economy is strong and getting stronger, as the Sunshine State continues to grow in population, job opportunities and tourism. Jacksonville.com, citing an “Elevate Northeast Florida” report, recently said the Jacksonville area could become the “highest performing economy in the country” over the next five years. The report recommended […]
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Second Harvest Central Fla. Gets Large Donation From IDDBA Exhibitors
Each year, at the conclusion of its annual trade show, IDDBA encourages product donations from exhibiting companies in an effort to reduce wasted food and help those in need. As IDDBA 19 was hosted in Orlando, FL, the association collaborated with the city’s Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to give back to the […]
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Food City Breaks Ground On New Radford, Virginia, Store
A new Food City in Radford, Virginia, now is underway. The 49,700-plus-s.f. supermarket, located on Tyler Avenue, is expected to be completed by this fall. “We are extremely excited to be joining the Radford retail community. We look forward to constructing a state-of-the-art supermarket that will create both jobs and tax revenue for the citizens […]
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Shenandoah Growers Opens ‘NextGen BioFarm’ In Jefferson, Georgia
Virginia-based Shenandoah Growers, specializing in indoor bioponic growing, has opened a new, expanded production facility in Jefferson, Georgia. The facility will pack, ship and grow fresh, certified organic herbs to meet local demand, expand Shenandoah Growers’ living organic product line and improve delivery logistics in the Southeast region. The 62,400-s.f. facility is one of Shenandoah […]
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NC’s Hampton Farms Taps Agency To Promote Its Seasonal Peanut Line
Hampton Farms, an in-shell peanut company in Severn, North Carolina, has chosen Rivers Agency, a full-service integrated marketing firm in Chapel Hill, to “elevate its brand and launch new product-driven campaigns” following what Hampton Farms said was a “competitive pitch process.” As Hampton Farms’ agency of record, Rivers will handle branding, campaign strategy and execution, […]
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O&O Hooch Mixer Launching In 170+ Kroger Atlanta Stores This Summer
Holland Beverage Co.’s O&O Hooch Fizzy Limeade Mixer will be available in four-packs of 12-oz. cans this summer in select Kroger locations in Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. O&O Hooch is a female-owned brand; its Hooch mixer is made with real limes and real sugar and comes in 1-liter bottles in addition to the four-packs […]
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Josie’s Java House Brand Now Sold In Southeastern Grocers Stores
San Diego-based Youngevity International (YGYI) announced in May that its Josie’s Java House Brand coffee, made by its CLR Roasters manufacturing division, now is available in 570 stores owned by Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers (SEG): 400 Winn-Dixie stores, 96 Bi-Lo stores, 25 Fresco y Mas stores and 50 Harvey stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, […]
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Publix Kicks Off Its Latest ‘Produce For Kids’ Campaign
On May 30, Publix Super Markets launched the biannual campaign, Produce For Kids, centered around better-choice eating and consumption of produce while raising funds for Feeding America food banks. Produce for Kids is entering the 17th year working with Lakeland, Florida-based Publix and produce partners. The campaign touts more than 6.9 million meals donated to […]