Smithfield, Virginia-based Smithfield Foods has announced that CFO Glenn Nunziata will leave the company at the end of the year. The company has named Mark Hall, EVP of finance, as his successor, effective Jan. 1. “We are grateful to Glenn for his invaluable contributions to Smithfield as CFO over the last seven years,” said Shane Smith, president and CEO. “During Glenn’s tenure, we have […]
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 inProduce News, Southeast
Produce Takes Center Stage At Southern Innovations
David Sherrod, president and CEO of Southeast Produce Council, spoke with The Shelby Report of The Southwest during the recent Southern Innovations conference in Nashville, Tennessee. A member-driven, nonprofit association of more than 3,000 leaders from the produce industry, the SEPC formed more than 20 years ago to promote the value of fresh fruits and […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Milo’s Tea Co. Donates 5K Gallons, $40K To Nonprofits
In recognition of Giving Tuesday, Bessemer, Alabama-based Milo’s Tea Co. will donate more than 5,000 gallons of tea and lemonade and $40,000 to nonprofits. GivingTuesday is a global movement to inspire people to make a difference through generosity. The $40,000 donation will be distributed among five organizations: The Literacy Council of Central Alabama, Tulsa Community […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Provides 500K Meals For Giving Tuesday
In support of the global #GivingTuesday movement, Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds is helping to provide 500,000 meals to its hunger-relief partner Feeding America and the 33 local member food banks throughout the grocer’s 10-state operating area. Created in 2012, #GivingTuesday is observed the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to encourage generosity, giving and good deeds. “At […]
Posted inBravo Supermarkets, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Krasdale’s Bravo Florida Receives ‘Company Of The Year’ Award
Krasdale Foods, a 114-year-old, family-owned business providing grocery distribution, merchandising and marketing to independent grocery stores, announced that the National Supermarket Association has honored Bravo Florida as “Company of the Year” Nov. 19 during its 11th annual Florida Gala. Since expanding to Florida in 2003, Krasdale has worked with independent retailers to serve the growing Hispanic population […]
Posted inProduce News, C-Store News, Southeast
Royal Farms Expands Into North Carolina With New Facility
Royal Farms has announced plans to open its first location in North Carolina in early 2023. The store will be built in Grandy and additional stores in the state will follow in New Bern, Greenville, Lumberton, Kinston and Jacksonville. Royal Farms has plans to open more locations in other areas of the state to bring […]
Posted inMarketing News, Southeast
Market Force Shares Report On Holiday Inflation Prices
Consumers are faced with price inflation at the grocery store this holiday season. Atlanta-based Market Force surveyed more than 2,000 of them about their experience and satisfaction with major grocery brands across the country. More than 50 percent of consumers say that inflation has changed their spending at the grocery store, with about a third saying […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Begins Holiday Hunger Relief Program
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers has begun a community donation program to help raise funds and awareness for food insecurity in support of Feeding America. The grocer’s holiday hunger relief program will aid the nonprofit in its efforts to help food insecure communities during the holidays. Through Dec. 27, Southeastern Grocers’ customers can give by donating $1, $5 […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Carolina Pride Debuts Chicken Breast Lunchmeats
Greenwood, South Carolina-based Carolina Pride is introducing four new chicken breast lunchmeat items under its Carolina Pride Meats brand. The varieties are 95 percent fat-free chicken breast and 95 percent fat-free honey smoked chicken breast. Each variety will be available in four-ounce, 4×4 peggable packages and 10-oz, 4×6 packages. The items join a lunchmeat lineup […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Packaging News, Southeast
Publix Recognized As Best Overall Recycling Champion
The Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation has recognized Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets on its list of 2022 Recycling Champions, awarding the company Best Overall. Publix was recognized for its commitment across the company to recycling education, including its plastic bag recycling campaign, to educate customers and its internal Green Routine program which encourages employees to […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Study Reports On Consumer Insights, Pet Ownership Trends
Franklin, Tennessee-based Mars Petcare launched the “Pets for Better Wellbeing” report, which uses new consumer insights to highlight current ownership trends. The company’s fourth annual report analyzes the impact of pet ownership on mental and physical wellbeing, comparing responses of owners to non-animal owners – and examines potential hurdles to adding four-legged family members. “The insights […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southeast
Tony Chachere’s Shares Deep-Fried Turkey Recipe
Opelousas, Louisiana-based Tony Chachere’s has released a deep-fried turkey recipe featuring the company’s Butter Marinade. Tony’s is promoting its marinades and seasonings as a Thanksgiving “favorite” this year. Its butter marinade can be injected into the turkey and its seasoning spread around the outside. Tony’s Deep-Fried Turkey Ingredients: three-five gallons of peanut oil (or any oil of your […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southeast
Enmarket Exceeds $1M In Fundraising Over Past Decade
Savannah, Georgia-based Enmarket recently marked a decade of working with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Light The Night” campaign by announcing it has raised $1 million over a 10-year period. In its latest form, Enmarket launched a company-wide initiative in September across Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina by encouraging its customers to donate at […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Celebrates Store Grand Opening In Lutz, FL
Publix Super Markets opened a new store Nov. 17 at Livingston Marketplace in Lutz, Florida. The 46,791-square-foot store has departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a bakery, deli and pharmacy. The store features café seating and also has an adjacent Publix Liquors. “We are excited to bring […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Feature, Southeast
Price Hikes, Product Shortages Have Cut Into Shopper Loyalty
Private label products have seen a major increase in popularity during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Matt Reese, EVP of Nashville, Tennessee-based food brokerage the Reese Group Inc., sees the lingering effects in stores and customer purchasing habits. Manufacturers began having issues producing products, grocers had trouble keeping name-brand items on shelves and customers began […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Distribute 7K Turkeys, Meal Essentials
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers and its SEG Gives Foundation is donating more than 7,000 turkeys and meal essentials to Feeding America network food banks and military organizations. Leading up to the holiday, Southeastern Grocers is donating the frozen turkeys, as well as Thanksgiving side dishes during 13 food distribution events throughout the communities the grocer serves. […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southeast
Charlottesville Independent Has Loyal Following In Heart Of UVA
Foods of All Nations has been in Charlottesville, Virginia, for more than 50 years. Located in the downtown area, it is next to the University of Virginia. President Geoffrey Garbaccio has been with the company about seven years. Garbaccio grew up in the food industry, working at his parents’ gourmet food store in New Jersey. […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter, Carolina Panthers Distribute Thanksgiving Bags
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter, in partnership with the Carolina Panthers, assembled and distributed 2,000 Thanksgiving meal bags Nov. 15 for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. The bags were given to families in need by the food bank to make sure they have a Thanksgiving meal this holiday. The bag assembly was hosted […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Raises $1M In Support For No Kid Hungry
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds has surpassed $1 million in support to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign committed to ending childhood hunger. One in eight children, or 9 million children, in the U.S. lives with hunger. Since partnering with No Kid Hungry in 2019, Food Lion Feeds has donated funding that can help […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Produce News, Southeast
Publix Pledges $23M To Feeding America Member Food Banks
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets and its charity foundation have announced plans to extend their commitment to help alleviate hunger in the communities Publix serves. Publix and Publix Super Markets Charities have pledged $23 million to support hunger alleviation by the end of 2023, including a commitment to provide more than 10 million pounds of […]