Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Company Inc. will continue its “Healthier by Dole” alternative recipe series during March in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and National Nutrition Month. “Healthier by Dole” is a series of nutritious plant-forward recipe and menu substitutes. Led by Melanie Marcus, Dole’s nutrition and health communications manager, the reoccurring program offers easy recipes high in […]
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, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Bailey Farms Highlights Products, Expansions At Southern Exposure
Oxford, North Carolina-based Bailey Farms highlighted their product varieties and discussed its recent expansions on March 3-5 at Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure. The company put emphasis on its sweet BellaFina peppers and Hotties line at the produce expo. The company’s BellaFina pepper variety is one third the size of a full-size bell pepper. The […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Duke’s Launches New Southern Sauce Flavor And Updated Packaging
Richmond, Virginia-based Duke’s has announced the launch of a new Duke’s Southern Sauce flavor – Carolina Vinegar BBQ. Duke’s original line of Southern Sauces debuted in 2020 with six barbecue flavors, each inspired by a regional southern recipe – Hickory Moonshine, Carolina Gold, Georgia Sweet Heat, Alabama White, Tennessee Smoke and Whiskey and Mississippi Comeback. […]
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Southeastern Grocers Celebrates Winn-Dixie Opening In Westlake, FL
Southeastern Grocers, parent company of Winn-Dixie, opened its newest Winn-Dixie location on March 2 in Westlake, Florida. The new Winn-Dixie store, located in the Grove Market Shopping Center at 5060 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, will provide customers with a localized shopping experience. The grocer uses a specialized approach to provide a wide product selection and […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger Hosts Business Update In Orlando, FL
The Kroger Co. hosted the company’s 2022 Business Update on March 4 in Orlando, Florida, where management provided an update on the company’s strategy of leading with fresh and accelerating with digital. Following the event, Kroger hosted an in-person tour of the company’s customer fulfillment center in Groveland, Florida. “As we reflect on the past […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
GDA Announces Vidalia Onion Season Begins April 12
The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee have announced April 12 as the official pack date for the 2022 Vidalia onion season. “Each year, I, along with the Vidalia Onion Committee, look forward to sharing when Vidalia onions will be on their way to stores, so I’m pleased to announce April 12th […]
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Green Life Farms Increases Sales Through Cheney Bros. Partnership
Lake Worth, Florida-based Green Life Farms, a controlled-environment agriculture grower, has announced its partnership with Cheney Brothers Inc., a family-owned and -operated regional food distributor. Green Life Farms will be the exclusive butterhead lettuce supplier to more than 5,000 Cheney Brothers customers. Green Life Farms operates two hydroponic greenhouses in Florida, with 11 more greenhouses in […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
NPFDA Recognizes Two Protein Leaders During Awards Reception
The St. Marys, Georgia-based National Protein and Food Distributors Association honored two industry leaders during its awards reception Jan. 26 at the Annual Protein Convention in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Laurie Pate, president of Foodlinx in Brentwood, California, was awarded the NPFDA Member of the Year Award. Joe Monroe, general manager of Columbia Meats in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Foundation Donates $250K For Relief In Ukraine
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has announced a donation of $250,000 to the International Committee of the Red Cross to support Ukraine and its citizens as they fight to defend the country. Beginning Feb. 28, SEG will also donate 100 percent of the proceeds from its private label Ukrainian […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Launches ‘Feeding More Together’ Donation Campaign
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix, along with its customers, is working to help put food on the tables of neighbors in need through the “Feeding More Together” donation campaign. This program supports food banks throughout the Southeast in two ways: with nonperishable food items and with fresh produce purchased from Southeastern farmers. Customers can donate any dollar amount […]
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SEPC Announces 2022 Vorhees Vision Scholarship Recipient
The Southeast Produce Council has announced this year’s SEPC Vorhees Vision Scholarship recipient as Alexis Olsen, daughter of Melissa Olsen of U.S. Foods. The Vorhees Vision Scholarship was created to reward the achievements of young individuals who demonstrate a true entrepreneurial spirit in their lives as they pursue their educational goals. This scholarship is named in honor of […]
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Southeastern Grocers Donates $262K To AHA’s Life-Saving Programs
In support of American Heart Month, Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores, has donated of $262,000 to the American Heart Association to continue the fight against heart disease and stroke. During the AHA’s Life Is Why campaign, generous Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie customers and […]
Posted inFeature, Home Page Latest News, Southeast
Isom IGA Is A Hometown Grocer, Through And Through
When Gwen Christon was introduced to grocery retail, she was just looking for a job in her hometown of Isom, Kentucky. “I didn’t envision ever being in the grocery business. I really just envisioned getting a job…and going to work,” she said with a laugh. After her entry position in stocking, Christon continued to move […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Hickory Nut Gap Receives USDA Approval For Retail Packaging Claim
Asheville, North Carolina-based Hickory Nut Gap Farms has been producing 100 percent grassfed beef and pasture raised pork for over 20 years. The company believes that having the USDA’s approval of the company’s “regeneratively raised” label claim signifies to retailers and consumers that it has fully committed to farming practices that reduce carbon emissions and improve soil quality while […]
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Green Life Farms Supplies Herbs, Leafy Greens To Farmer Joe’s Market
Green Life Farms has added Farmer Joe’s, a brand-new 55,000 square foot market in Cape Coral, Florida, to its long list of retail partners. Farmer Joe’s is the first Florida location to carry 11 of Green Life Farms’ herb varieties, along with its baby leafy greens and butterhead lettuce. Green Life Farms’ products are prominently featured […]
Posted inIngles Markets, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Ingles Markets Promotes Jackson As CFO
Asheville, North Carolina-based Ingles Markets Inc. has announced the promotion of Patricia “Pat” E. Jackson to CFO. Jackson will replace Ronald B. Freeman, who recently retired as CFO after serving Ingles for 17 years. Jackson has been the company’s controller since she joined Ingles in 2010. Prior to that, she was the CFO of Sisters […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix VP Of Real Estate Strategy To Retire; New VP Announced
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has announced the retirement of Bob Balcerak, VP of real estate strategy, effective March 31. Balcerak began his Publix career in 1993 as a meat cutter in Orlando, Florida. After working in various positions within the meat department, in 1996 he was promoted to meat manager and in 1999 to assistant […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Forever Oceans Announces Appointment Of Chief People Officer
Gainesville, Virginia-based Forever Oceans, an innovator in sustainable seafood, has announced Ashley Jean-Pierre as the company’s first chief people officer. The appointment comes as Forever Oceans has begun to build out its production capacity and enters a new growth phase following the concession for sustainable aquaculture in Brazil. Jean-Pierre will be reporting to Bill Bien. “I’m delighted to welcome […]
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Farmer Focus Hires Fuchs As Chief People Officer
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus has appointed Liz Fuchs as chief people officer. She will succeed the retiring VP of human resources, Roy Norville, who led the company through its early growth stage. “Liz joins Farmer Focus at a key time in our evolution and her experience and proven track record of leading companies through rapid growth will […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
ECRS Appoints Caroline Catoe As President
Boone, North Carolina-based ECRS and its board of directors has announced the appointment of Caroline Catoe to the position of president. She will succeed her father, Pete Catoe, the founder of ECRS, who has held the position for 32 years. Pete Catoe will retain the role of CEO and continue to act as the company […]