Lake Worth, Florida-based Green Life Farms has expanded distribution to more than 280 Publix stores in the Tampa and Fort Myers area. Green Life Farms serves 270 Publix locations in South Florida. With 13 farms planned in the Southeast U.S., the company will continue to expand its sales territory with a variety of retailers as it grows. […]
Category: Southeast
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Posted inProduce News, Southeast
G&R Farms Invests In Packing Line With Upgraded Equipment
Glennville, Georgia-based G&R Farms has installed a new grading and packing line. The project has been in the works for eight years and is expected to be in full operation in March. The new grading equipment is more precise, maximizing packing efficiency and product quality almost 80 percent faster. It optimizes accuracy in sizing and provides processing, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Flavorman Predicts 2023 Beverage Trends
Louisville, Kentucky-based Flavorman is predicting what the beverage industry can expect to see in 2023. Flavorman experts expect more beverages in 2023 to include pineapple, mango and grapefruit, with elderflower and lavender providing a balanced blend of flavors. Last year, Flavorman predicted beverage market trends like the return of classic flavors, such as cherry, watermelon and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Swaggerty’s Farm Receives AA Grade In BRC Standards
Kodak, Tennessee-based Swaggerty’s Farm scored the highest AA Certification in BRC Global Food Safety standards. Founded in 1930 by Lonas Swaggerty, Swaggerty’s Farm is a family-owned and -operated sausage company in East Tennessee that has consistently cultivated a culture of food safety. There are various national, third-party and food safety risk assessment standards to abide by, but […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
Greene Concepts Provides Update On Hydration Tracking App
Marion, North Carolina-based Greene Concepts and Metatron have announced additional information regarding the new hydration application that was shared in a joint press release in October. Metatron is developing the hydration app for Greene Concepts. It enables consumers to log their water intake and encouraging people to drink water regularly until they reach their recommended daily water […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Believer Meats Breaks Ground On Production Facility
Israel-based Believer Meats broke ground Dec. 7 on its first U.S. commercial facility in Wilson, North Carolina. Once operational, the 200,000-square-foot facility will be the one of the largest cultivated meat production centers with the capacity to produce at least 10,000 metric tons of product, without the need to slaughter a single animal. “Our facility propels Believer […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Recognized For Workplace Diversity By Newsweek
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has been recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.” Food Lion, an omnichannel retailer with 82,000 employees serving communities across 10 states, has a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where workers have a sense of belonging. Founded in 1957, Food Lion is a company of Ahold […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Plum Market Opens New Store In Aventura, FL
Plum Market, a grocer promoting organic and locally sourced food and essentials, has opened at 17801 Biscayne Blvd. in Aventura, Florida, and will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Jan. 13. During the official grand opening day, the first 100 guests to spend $100 will receive a limited-edition tote bag filled with free items. […]
Posted inMarketing News, Southeast
Riteway Sales And Marketing Announces New Carolina Director
Lakeland, Florida-based Riteway Sales and Marketing has named Jamie Mann as director of the company’s Carolina office. Mann will head the expansion into the Carolina market, bringing a suite of tools and services to the area. He had previously been part of Riteway’s South Carolina sales team. “We are highly confident that Jamie will be […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Southeast
Fresh Express Celebrates New Year With Intentions Challenge
Orlando, Florida-based Fresh Express is celebrating the new year with its annual Fresh Intentions Challenge, an online and social campaign. For the fourth consecutive year, Fresh Express invites consumers to commit to the 30-day challenge and share their progress for a chance to win prizes. The company offers more than 100 varieties of salads – from leafy […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
AppHarvest Appoints Industry Veteran As COO
Morehead, Kentucky-based AppHarvest has named one of its board members, Tony Martin, as chief operating officer, effective immediately. Martin will retain his board seat, and as COO, he will lead efforts to optimize production and revenue across the AppHarvest four-farm network that includes 165 acres under glass. “I expect Tony’s extensive background in controlled environment […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
AppHarvest Completes Leaseback Deal For Kentucky Farm
AppHarvest has finalized the sale-leaseback of its indoor leafy greens farm in Berea, Kentucky, for more than $127 million and has opened its 60-acre high-tech indoor farm in Richmond, Kentucky. AppHarvest has entered an agreement with Mastronardi Berea, a joint venture between Mastronardi Produce and COFRA Holding, for the sale-leaseback of its Berea indoor farm […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Mars Acquires Whole-Fruit Snacking Brand Trü Frü
McLean, Virginia-based Mars Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire Trü Frü, a whole-fruit snacking brand, from its founders and management team. Trü Frü’s snacks are made from real fruit and are covered in chocolate. The snacks are available in a frozen and shelf-stable format. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and expected to […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Provides 5.4M Meals Through Holiday Campaign
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 […]
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 […]