Borden Dairy Co., one of the most trusted brands in the dairy industry, announced June 20 that it will bring its premium milk to dairy aisles in Florida. Florida-based Velda Farms has changed its name to Borden Dairy Co. of Florida to help relaunch the brand and expand its distribution in Florida. Borden® milk will […]
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Winn-Dixie’s Food Recovery Program a Success in First Year
Florida-based Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has provided approximately eight million pounds of perishable items—or more than six million nutritious meals—to the affiliate food banks of Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Winn-Dixie first piloted its food recovery program in 10 stores beginning in January 2009 and expanded the program to all of its stores […]
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Annual BI-LO Charity Classic Raises $4,920,622 for Non-Profits Across Southeast
As the 28th annual BI-LO Charity Classic came to a close July 13, BI-LO Charities announced that this year’s tournament raised a total of $4,920,622 to aid non-profit organizations across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee which benefit BI-LO Charities’ three key initiatives: children’s needs, education and hunger relief. “This year’s golf tournament was […]
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FDA Finds Listeria at Kellogg Bakery in Augusta
The Food and Drug Administration found traces of listeria at a Kellogg Co. bakery in Augusta during an inspection earlier this year, reports The Associated Press. In a letter released June 14, regulators say that the pathogen was found in several spots along the production line that comes in direct contact with food. The FDA […]
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Bi-Lo Awarded by Rice Federation
The USA Rice Federation presented South Carolina-based BI-LO with its Retailer of the Year award at the company’s headquarters. This honor is given to the chain retailer that displays, merchandises and promotes U.S.-grown rice in creative and profitable ways during September National Rice Month (NRM) and throughout the year. USA Rice provides marketing materials to […]
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Safeway’s Lewis Honored by Magazine
Safeway Inc.’s Assistant Vice President of Legal, Valerie D. Lewis, was named to the prestigious Top Women in Retail and Finance list by Women of Color magazine. Lewis is one of a handful of women professionals chosen by the magazine, a business and technology publication geared for women of diverse ethnic backgrounds, to honor and […]
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Publix Implements New Coupon Policy
By Ashley Bates/staff writer Today a new coupon policy at all Publix Super Markets took effect. The new policy was originally released on May 14 but took some time for signage and implementation. Brenda Reid, Media and Community Relations Manager for Publix Super Markets, said the new company protocol will make all stores uniform on […]
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Fresh Market to Offer Anna Mae Bread
Greensboro, N.C.-based Anna Mae Southern Bread Co. announced that The Fresh Market will distribute the local company’s frozen rolls at 101 store locations in 20 states, reports The Business Journal. It will mark the first national grocery outlet for Anna Mae Southern Bread Co., which was founded by Shana Martin in 2009. Consumers will be […]