Westfalia Fruit USA will highlight its 100 percent plastic-free bagged avocado packaging and its partnership with Can I Recycle This (CIRT), a recycling technology platform, at SEPC’s Southern Innovations show Sept. 14-16 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to NeilsenIQ, nearly 50 percent of shoppers want brands to take the lead […]
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Posted inFood Lion, Produce News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Begins Apple Bag Campaign
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion will help provide at least 1 million meals through its annual Food Lion Feeds Apple Bag campaign. The campaign runs through Oct. 3 and benefits Feeding America and local partner member food banks throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. Customers can purchase a branded gala apple bag or make a […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Fundraiser Supports Hunger Action Month
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market Inc. has continued its partnership with Feeding America for a fundraiser event during Hunger Action Month. Throughout September, customers will have the opportunity to round up their total at the register to the nearest dollar or make a donation, with all proceeds being donated to Feeding America. One dollar […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Relocated Whole Foods Market Opens Oct. 4 In Springfield, VA
Whole Foods Market is relocating its store in Springfield, Virginia, from 8402 Old Keene Mill Road to 6426 Springfield Plaza. The new 49,499-square-foot store will open Oct. 4, replacing the previous site, which is more than 25 years old. Designed with cool tones and an open atmosphere, the new location is double the size of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Seeking Local, Diverse Suppliers
Southeastern Grocers Inc.’s Local & Diverse Supplier Connect event Nov. 1 will allow it to collaborate with underrepresented suppliers and, in turn, provide stores with an expanded variety of locally relevant and diverse products. The virtual event will focus on sourcing items across grocery, household, fresh, frozen, personal care, pet and baby merchandise, among other […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Produce News, Southeast
Seal The Seasons Expands Frozen Fruit Distribution With Publix
Beginning this month, Florida-grown produce is available year-round in Publix’s frozen aisle through its partnership with Seal the Seasons. The company’s Florida Antioxidant Blend – featuring strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and Michigan dark sweet cherries – can be found in 32-ounce bags at the majority of Publix’s 1,352 locations. For decades, Florida has ranked in the top […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Dollar General Shares Support For Jacksonville, FL
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General has announced ongoing support for Jacksonville, Florida, following a shooting Aug. 26 that left four people, including the gunman, dead at one of its stores in the city’s New Town area. The company’s support includes initial resource commitments, as well as plans to continue evaluating how it can best support employees, […]
Posted inAssociation News, Southeast
Alabama Grocers Education Foundation Awards $50K In Scholarships
The Alabama Grocers Education Foundation has awarded $50,250 in scholarships to employees or children of employees from Alabama Grocers Association member companies for the 2023-24 academic year. These included 36 AGEF funded scholarships, 11 Piggyback Scholarships and five Memorial Scholarships. “To date, the Alabama Grocers Foundation has awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarships,” said […]