Dot Foods has announced that Manchester, Tennessee, will be the home of its next U.S. distribution center. Dot has an existing facility in Dyersburg, Tennessee. “Tennessee has a lot to offer businesses like ours,” said Joe Tracy, Dot Foods CEO. “Dot first called Tennessee home in the 1980s and early 90s, and we’ve loved being back […]
Category: Southeast
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Posted inInnovator of the Year, Southeast
The Fresh Market’s Marketing Innovations Guide To ‘Top of Mountain’
Kevin Miller came to The Fresh Market as chief marketing officer after having served in the same role for 4.5 years at Natural Grocers, where he had learned a lot about the grocery industry. The job of CMO at The Fresh Market was “an opportunity to further apply some of that knowledge. It was a […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast, Sustainability News
Hickory Nut Gap Announces Fairview, NC Farm Certification
After more than a year of education and implementation of Ecological Outcome Verification monitoring systems in Fairview, North Carolina, Hickory Nut Gap announces certification as a Savory Institute Hub. As a Savory Hub, Hickory Nut Gap Farm becomes a regional learning center that brings the power of holistic management and farm ecological health monitoring to members of the region and community […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
DS Smith Recycles 300 Tons Of Soil Additives For Agriculture Market
Atlanta-based DS Smith, a paper, packaging and recycling company, says it has converted more than 300 tons of soil additives last year from paper mill waste once headed to landfills, and hundreds more tons are expected to be produced for farmers and agriculture markets in 2022. The latest tally is triple what the company provided […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
New Concept Store Leads Way To Future For The Fresh Market
Shoppers begin their experience of The Fresh Market before they reach the door, as the entrance is decorated with flowers and plants to match the season or an upcoming holiday. “We really want to set the tone when the guest comes out of their car – a kind of anticipation of what they’re going to […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Sharing Stories Of The Fresh Market And Its Team Members
The Fresh Market Magazine was created during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to bring the store to the specialty retailer’s guests, sharing its stories while they stayed home more, according to Gloria Reardon, director of products, occasions and meal solutions. “I would say our brand is a very experiential brand – you have to […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Builds On History Of Innovation
The Fresh Market is all about fresh, but it’s also about innovation. Founders Ray and Beverly Berry were innovators when they opened their first store in Greensboro, North Carolina, on March 5, 1982. Inspiration struck during a trip to Europe, where they experienced the charm and essence of the local food markets. Innovation came as […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Hickory Nut Gap Farms Promotes Climate Positive Impact For Earth Day
Asheville, North Carolina-based Hickory Nut Gap Farms has announced its grassfed, regeneratively raised ground beef as the (un)official burger of Earth Day. Hickory Nut Gap Farms is celebrating the 2o years of climate positive impact that it has made as a brand of grassfed and pasture-raised meats. This announcement follows the recent U.S. Department of Agriculture approval […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Sustainability News
Southeastern Grocers Releases Social Responsibility Progress Report
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has released its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Progress Report defining advancements the grocer has accomplished over the last year to create stronger communities, better products and a more sustainable future for all. “At Southeastern Grocers, we continue to put people first and position belonging, inclusion and diversity at the heart of […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Employees Recognized For Community Involvement
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix recognized six associates with the Mr. George Community Service Award during the company’s recent annual stockholders’ meeting. Publix founder George Jenkins, known as Mr. George, believed that Publix and its employees should make a difference in the communities they serve. To recognize employees who exemplify his commitment to service, Publix established the Mr. […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Much Time, Tasting Went Into The Fresh Market’s The Square
Diane Cleven has had “the most lucky career in the world.” The VP of deli/CMS/sushi/bakery at The Fresh Market came to the company about 22 years ago, when owner Ray Berry and his son persuaded her to leave the specialty distributor for which she was working. Cleven joined The Fresh Market because she “fell in […]
Posted inC-Store News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Enmarket Announces Clements As New President
Savannah, Georgia-based Enmarket, a convenience store chain, has appointed Matt Clements as its new president. Clements will take over for Brett Giesick, who served in the position since 2017 and was recently named COO for Colonial Group Inc., the Savannah-based group of companies that includes Enmarket. “I could not be prouder of our selection of […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Cal-Maine Foods To Expand Cage-Free Production Capabilities
Ridgeland, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has announced that its board of directors has approved new capital projects to further expand the company’s cage-free egg production capabilities. The company plans to fund the proposed projects for an estimated total of $82 million through a combination of available cash on hand, investments and operating cash flow. The proposed […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
WP Rawl Announces Official Partnership With U.S. Army
Pelion, South Carolina-based WP Rawl has announced its official partnership with the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success Program. The PAYs program is a partnership between the U.S. Army and companies that help provide America’s youth with an opportunity to serve their country while also preparing them for future employment. As a company, WP Rawl is […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Swisslog, Berkshire Grey Partner On AI-Enabled Robotic Solutions
Bedford, Massachusetts-based Berkshire Grey Inc. and Newport News, Virginia-based Swisslog has announced a partnership to provide robotic solutions to help grocery, e-grocery, e-commerce and retail customers meet the demands of connected consumers while managing widespread labor shortages. The partnership will initially focus on the American market. Swisslog and Berkshire Grey are providing, innovative, AI-enabled robotics solutions to global enterprises. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Walmart Health Expands To Florida With 5 New Health Centers
Walmart Health is expanding its health centers into Florida with new locations in Jacksonville, Middleburg, Poinciana/Kissimmee, Sanford and Wesley Chapel. “Two years after the launch of Walmart Health, we continue evolving and growing to make health care even more accessible to the communities we serve,” said Dr. David Carmouche, SVP of Omnichannel Care Offerings at […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Donates $100K To Food Pantry In Spring Hope, NC
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds is donating $100,000 to A Touch of the Father’s Love Ministry and Food Pantry to help the Spring Hope, North Carolina-based organization purchase a new facility and support more people. “The services provided by A Touch of the Father’s Love are integral to our neighbors in Nash County, so […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Announces New Board Member, Scholarship At Annual Meeting
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix held its annual stockholders’ meeting April 12. During the meeting, Mark Irby, retired Publix VP of marketing, was elected to the company’s board of directors and the creation of two new scholarships for company employees was also announced. Irby began his Publix career in 1973 in the sign shop in Lakeland, Florida. After […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Green Life Farms Set To Construct Fourth Farm In Florida
Green Life Farms has completed the purchase of a 67-acre property in Wildwood, Florida, where it will construct the fourth of 13 planned farms in the Southeast. The Wildwood farm will further expand Green Life Farms’ market reach into central Florida, serving Orlando, Tampa, Ocala and other coastal communities. Green Life Farms’ Wildwood location is slated […]
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Publix Named On Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies To Work For’ List
For the 25th consecutive year, Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. Publix is one of four companies to have made the list every year since its inception in 1998. “Our founder, George Jenkins, once said people are the key to Publix’s success,” said Todd Jones, Publix CEO. “He […]