Publix opened a new supermarket May 1 at 19595 S. State Road 7 in Boca Raton, Florida. The 33,679-square-foot store features departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. “We look forward to introducing [customers] to an array of new offerings and providing […]
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Kroger Cuts Ribbon On $36M Marketplace In Athens, GA
The Kroger Co. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 30 for its new Kroger Marketplace along College Station Road in Athens, Georgia. “The College Station Kroger Marketplace represents our pride in the University of Georgia, its faculty and students and the diversity and vitality of the community. It also represents our commitment to those in the […]
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Associated Grocers Confirms Politz As President, CEO
Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Associated Grocers Inc. has named David Politz as its next president and CEO. His appointment comes after a brief tenure as interim president and coincides with the company’s upcoming 75th anniversary. “The Associated Grocers Board of Directors is excited to appoint David Politz as our new president and CEO,” said Daphne Lamendola, […]
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Food Lion Feeds Donates Meals During ‘Score To Give More’ Initiative
During the 2024-25 college basketball season, Food Lion Feeds partnered with 51 programs in eight states, including 15 women’s teams, for its “Score to Give More” initiative. For every free throw made during regular season and tournament games, Food Lion Feeds provided 100 meals (up to 30,000 per team), with the effort totaling more than […]
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Butterball Hires Vinson To Succeed Retiring EVP Jansen
Butterball has tapped Scott Vinson to assume the role of EVP of sales and marketing following the retirement of Al Jansen at the end of 2025. Vinson will assume his new role June 9, working alongside Jansen during the leadership transition. He comes to Butterball with more than 30 years of experience in the meat […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, News, Southeast
SEPC Seeks Nominations For The Unseen Hero Award
The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) is accepting nominations for The Unseen Hero Award, a special recognition honoring those who work behind the scenes to keep the produce industry moving forward. Whether in growing, shipping, packing, retail or foodservice, these unsung heroes make a lasting impact without seeking the spotlight. Award criteria Nominees should exemplify: Dedication […]
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The Fresh Market Opens 2 Supermarkets In FL, CT
The Fresh Market opened two new locations April 23 – in Jensen Beach, Florida, and Wethersfield, Connecticut – that mark the retailer’s 170th and 171st stores, respectively. Customers at both locations experienced the traditional The Fresh Market opening celebration, featuring giveaways, samples and the cracking of a more than 80-pound wheel of parmesan cheese. The […]
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Ahold Delhaize USA Appoints Nicks, Krajnovic To New Leadership Roles
Ahold Delhaize USA has promoted two of its executives to new roles within the company. Keith Nicks has been named chief commercial and digital officer, while Sanja Krajnovic has been elevated to chief supply chain officer. Keith Nicks In his new and expanded role, Nicks leads commercial capabilities for the U.S. businesses, including private brands, […]