During its annual meeting of stockholders on April 16, Publix stockholders elected Jennifer Jenkins to the Publix board of directors, and Barney Barnett, Jane Finley and Charlie Jenkins Jr. retired from the board. Barnett becomes vice chairman emeritus. “I’m excited to have Jennifer join the Publix family. She will be a valuable addition to our […]
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Canada-Based EarthFresh Building Produce Facility In Georgia
Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced April 16 that EarthFresh, a Canadian produce company, will create 100 jobs and invest $22 million in an advanced technology packing plant and distribution center in College Park. Kemp said, “Georgia is the epicenter of the Southeast and offers international companies a solid home base as they expand into […]
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Tierra Nueva Names Honorowski, Edwards Regional VPs
Miami-based coffee technology company Tierra Nueva has named two industry veterans as regional VPs. Steve Honorowski, named Southeast regional VP, and Keith Edwards, named Midwest regional VP, will focus on building the company’s business in grocery, convenience, drug and dollar stores. “Steve and Keith have solid track records of building brands, growing market share and […]
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Harris Teeter To Open Replacement Store In Fuquay-Varina
Harris Teeter is planning a grand opening celebration for its store and fuel center in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. The 53,000-s.f. store at Fuquay Crossing replaces Harris Teeter’s location at Sexton Commons. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for April 24 at 8 a.m. The store will feature unique amenities such as store made pizza, burgers, sausage […]
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Shenandoah Valley Organic Chicken Celebrates Five Years
The Shenandoah Valley Organic chicken company is celebrating five years in business. When Shenandoah Valley Organic first started five years ago in Harrisonburg, Virginia, chicken farmer Corwin Heatwole set out to flip the business model that dominated the U.S. chicken industry on its head by partnering with other farmers to create a new farmer-grower contract. […]
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Alabama Grocers Association Golf Outing Raises Foundation Donations
The Alabama Grocers Education Foundation held its Annual Spring Golf Outing on Thursday, April 4, at Inverness Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama. The tournament raised money for the Alabama Grocers Education Foundation, to provide scholarships to employees and children of employees of Alabama Grocers Association companies. AGEF has awarded more than $1.2 million in member […]
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Preferred Freezer Services Planning $60M Warehouse In Virginia
Preferred Freezer Services plans to build a $60 million cold storage warehouse in Portsmouth, Virginia. Along with the 200,000-s.f. cold storage warehouse, the company plans to hire 60 associates. The new facility will be used to import, export, process and distribute a variety of food products. “The entire Preferred Freezer Services team is honored to […]
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Food Lion To Remodel 23 Stores In Two Virginia Markets
Food Lion plans to remodel 23 stores throughout the Charlottesville and Harrisonburg, Virginia, areas. The remodeling plan is expected to cost $40 million. Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has been operating in the Charlottesville-Harrisonburg communities for 37 years. “Food Lion is proud to have been a part of the many towns and cities we serve […]