Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds provided 5.4 million meals through its annual Holidays Without Hunger campaign. The initiative benefits Feeding America and its 33 local member food banks, as well as partner feeding agencies throughout the grocer’s 10-state operating area. From Nov. 9-Dec. 24, customers purchased a prepackaged Holidays Without Hunger food box for $6 […]
Category: Southeast
The Shelby Report of the Southeast covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Savannah Bee Co. Introduces Bourbon Orange Blossom Honey
Georgia-based Savannah Bee Co. has announced its partnership with whiskey producer Angel’s Envy. The collaboration marks the launch of a new honey varietal: Port Bourbon Barrel Aged Orange Blossom Honey. The honey is aged in the same port wine barrels that once aged Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The two brands have created a […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Cold Hardy Citrus Association Reports Strong Mid-Season Outlook
Halfway through the selling season and Satsuma mandarins and other cold hardy varietals are still in abundant supply, according to the Cold Hardy Citrus Association. Growers had predicted this year’s harvest would be favorable at the season’s start. According to the association, the groves are producing beyond those early expectations. The Sweet Valley Citrus region […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast, Supply Chain News
Ryder Named As Top Software And Technology Provider
Miami, Florida-based Ryder System Inc. has been named on Food Logistics’ Top Software and Technology Providers for 2022. This marks Ryder’s ninth year on the list, which honors software and technology providers that ensure a safe, efficient and reliable global cold food and beverage supply chain. “This year’s winners are investing in and implementing emerging technologies, from mobile […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Snacks Brands, Southeast
Mondelēz International Opens Distribution Center In Sandston, VA
Mondelēz International recently celebrated the grand opening of its new regional distribution center in Sandston, Virginia. The grand opening was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony that included local employees, company leadership, local and state elected officials and other honored guests. The new distribution site is part of the company’s $122.5 million investment in its […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southeast
Weigel’s Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of Family Christmas Event
Knoxville, Tennessee-based Weigel’s celebrated its 25th year of Weigel’s Family Christmas, an annual event for underprivileged children from East Tennessee, on Dec. 3. With the help of the Salvation Army, 250 children ages 5-8 years old were selected to receive $200 for a Christmas shopping spree at Target. “We are overjoyed to be celebrating 250 kids, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Expands To Go Services At 25 Additional Stores
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has announced the expansion of its grocery pick up service to 25 more stores in the Carolinas. With the availability of this service and the recent expansion of home delivery, the retailer offers Food Lion To Go pickup or home delivery within 86 percent of its 10-state operating area. To view the full […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Dole Releases Sustainability Report With 2030 Goals
Dole plc has announced the release of its first sustainability report since the 2021 merger of Total Produce plc and Dole Food Co. This report sets out the organization’s refreshed sustainability framework and offers a new set of environmental, social and governance goals through 2030. With global headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and U.S. headquarters in […]
Posted inMarketing News, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Riteway Sales And Marketing Shares Company Promotions
Lakeland, Florida-based Riteway Sales and Marketing has announced new leadership changes in the company. Effective Jan. 1, Steve Critelli, EVP, will assume the role of president. Jim Hall will move from president to chairman and CEO of the organization. “As part of our succession plan of the company, we are elevating Steve to oversee the […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
WP Rawl Sponsors Wreaths Across America Events
Pelion, South Carolina-based WP Rawl, a grower, processor and shipper of leafy greens, was the major sponsor of two annual wreath-laying ceremonies honoring fallen U.S. veterans on Dec. 17, which is National Wreaths Across America Day. WP Rawl donates the use of its trucks, trailers, fuel and drivers to pick up loads of hand-made wreaths in […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Merchant Distributors, Southeast
MDI, Design House Launch Digital Circulars, Retail Media Network
Ideal by Design House has announced a marketing agreement with Hickory, North Carolina-based Merchants Distributors. The arrangement allows MDI’s 600 grocery stores in 12 states access to Ideal’s Retail Media Network and upgrade to dynamic digital circulars. The network allows consumer packaged goods companies to choose a target audience and attract attention to promotional content along with video, […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
SEPC Names Southern Exposure’s Speaker Lineup
The Southeast Produce Council has announced its lineup of speakers for the upcoming Southern Exposure: Produce – The Final Frontier. Taking place March 3-5 at the Swan & Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida, this year’s conference will encompass SEPC Chairman Tim Graas’ platform, “Inspiring innovation today for a sustainable tomorrow.” “We are extremely proud and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
ECRS To Host Ignite 2023 Retail Conference In Charlotte, NC
ECRS will host the Ignite 2023 Retail Success Conference Aug. 7-9 in Charlotte, North Carolina. This event will be the ninth Ignite, where retail and technology executives come together with industry thought leaders from across the country. Guests will able to share insight and ideas and explore innovative solutions to optimize retail performance. Attendees will […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens Two New Locations In Tennessee
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has opened two new locations in Tennessee. The stores, at 445 Highway 109 N. in Lebanon and 1931 Long Hollow Pike in Gallatin, will each have 130 workers. “We are excited to expand across the region with the opening of our Publix in Lebanon and Gallatin,” said Jared Glover, media relations […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Perdue Donates $50K Grant To Yadkin Family YMCA
Perdue Farms, as part of its “Delivering Hope to Our Neighbors” outreach, is supporting YMCA of Northwest North Carolina in Yadkinville, with a $50,000 grant funded through the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation. The Yadkin Family YMCA is conducting a capital campaign to fund an expansion of its facility. The 9,000-square-foot addition will consist of three multi-purpose/group exercise rooms, a community meeting […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Donates $145K To Local Schools Through Program
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has donated $145,451 to participating schools through its Together in Education program. Together in Education, Harris Teeter’s fundraising program for schools throughout its communities, offers schools three payouts per school year. This is the first of three payouts the company will make to schools during the 2022-23 school year and brings the total […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens New Locations In Florida, Georgia
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has opened two new locations in the Southeast. The grocer opened a store in the Town Center at 11055 Daryl Carter Parkway in Orlando, Florida, and one in the Eagles Corner Shopping Center at 101 Tormenta Way in Statesboro, Georgia. The 48,387-square-foot stores will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, […]
Posted inBakery News, Southeast
Flowers Foods To Acquire Papa Pita Bakery
Thomasville, Georgia-based Flowers Foods has announced an agreement to acquire Papa Pita Bakery, a manufacturer and distributor of bagels, tortillas, breads, buns, English muffins and flat breads. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed in early 2023. Founded in 1983, Papa Pita operates a 270,000-square-foot facility […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Announces Fourth Kentucky Location
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has acquired property for a fourth store in Kentucky. Located at Flat Rock and Shelbyville roads, the store will be its third in Louisville. Plans for the 48,387-square-foot store include a pharmacy and an adjacent Publix Liquors, offering beer, wine and spirits. The store is anticipated to open in the second quarter […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
Study Reports Shoppers Frustrated By Excessive Packaging
Online shoppers are fed up with a glut of packages arriving too big for the products being shipped, too flimsy, covered with too much tape or not being waterproof or recyclable. Those are among the main findings of a new national survey by packaging provider DS Smith, which tracked the frustrations amid a jump in […]