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Dole Expands Plastic Waste Reduction In Banana, Pineapple Operations

In order to reduce plastic waste, Dole Food Co. is expanding its commercial use of Oxifilm, a macro-perforated, 100-percent recyclable stretch film, across its banana and pineapple operations in Latin America. The expansion – set for late April – will further replace use of corner boards, straps and clamps from the palletization process, eliminating about […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Named On Fortune’s 100 Best Companies To Work For List

Publix is included on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For List for the 28th consecutive year, ranking No. 42. The Lakeland, Florida-based grocer is one of just four companies to make the list every year since its inception in 1998. “Part of Publix’s mission statement is to be dedicated to the dignity, value and […]

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B&T’s Food Fresh Market Exemplifies Independent Spirit

John Triplett is co-owner of B&T’s Food Fresh Market – a growing independent grocery company with 11 locations in Georgia and South Carolina and more planned – with Clark Brunson. The two are self-described “conservative entrepreneurs” and own other businesses in addition to raising young families. Triplett also is a vocal proponent for tort reform […]

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Harris Teeter’s Focus ‘Always Been On Improving Lives In Meaningful Ways’

As the company celebrates its 65th birthday, the leaders at Harris Teeter are confident they have the secret sauce to ensure it will keep thriving. “The key to maintaining Harris Teeter’s core values and mission has always been our people,” said Tammy DeBoer, president. “From our dedicated associates in-store to our drivers on the road […]

Posted inProduce News, Corporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast

Food Lion Feeds Donates 14.8M Meals During Annual Orange Bag Campaign

Food Lion Feeds’ seventh annual Orange Bag campaign, in collaboration with customers, provided the equivalent of more than 14.8 million meals to address food insecurity. The campaign, which ran from Feb. 26-March 18, benefits Feeding America and local partner food banks throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. Through this initiative, customers help address food insecurity […]

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Harris Teeter Prioritizes Personalized Customer Service

At Harris Teeter, exceptional customer service is a core value and tradition passed down from its founders, W.T. Harris and Willis and Paul Teeter. From the very beginning, they made it clear customer satisfaction was not just a priority, but the backbone of how they ran their business. Their commitment to providing the best possible […]

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Harris Teeter Named Premier Sponsor For Cooper River Bridge Run

Harris Teeter will return as the sole presenting sponsor for the 48th annual Cooper River Bridge Run in Charleston, South Carolina. “Harris Teeter has served the Charleston community for nearly half a century,” said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs for Harris Teeter. “We’re thrilled to return to the Cooper River Bridge Run as the […]