Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market Inc. has partnered with Uber Eats to offer on-demand and scheduled delivery to customers across the grocer’s operating areas. Beginning Sept. 14, all 161 stores will be available to shop through Uber and Uber Eats. With this new partnership, customers will be able to use Uber’s apps to order […]
Category: Southeast
Posted inInternational Foods, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Introduces New Products, Partnerships
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by donating funds to a nonprofit and introduce two new SE Grocers products developed by Hispanic suppliers. “As a company committed to diversity and inclusivity, we are proud to honor and celebrate the rich heritages of our Hispanic and Latino American neighbors by highlighting their traditions […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
SEPC Shares ‘What’s New’ Research At Southern Innovations
The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) released its annual “What’s New? 2023″ consumer research in a sold-out educational session at Southern Innovations, held Sept. 14-16 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Pioneering organizations will provide additional innovation-focused presentations in the “What’s New?” theater on the exhibit floor. “Only one-third of consumers tend to consume fresh […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
Lipman Family Farms Shares New Products At SEPC Show
Immokalee, Florida-based Lipman Family Farms plans to showcase two new products Sept. 14-16 at the SEPC’s Southern Innovations Show in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lipman Family Farms has increasingly invested in new technology and innovation, but most importantly in their talent. “I’m committed to tapping into the potential of the people of Lipman and fostering an […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Opens Store In Port St. Lucie, FL
The Fresh Market Inc. opened a 23,424-square-foot store Sept. 13 at 10272 SW Meeting St. in Port St. Lucie, Florida, marking the first store for the specialty food retailer in the city and its 47th in the state. To celebrate the grand opening, the retailer welcomed customers with a “bread breaking” ceremony, vendor sampling, specialty […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers’ Grant Program To Fund Schools, Nonprofits
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., together with the SEG Gives Foundation, is promoting education opportunities for students, schools and supporting organizations throughout the communities it serves. In support of early literacy, the Winn-Dixie Gives and Harveys Supermarket Gives Foundations have partnered with the Library Foundation of Jacksonville to provide a $50,000 grant to refresh its […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
Westfalia Fruit Highlights Zero-Plastic Avocado Packaging
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 […]
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 […]