Posted inPackaging News, Produce News, Southeast

G&R Farms Releases New Packaging For Vidalia Onion Season

Glennville, Georgia-based G&R Farms has released redesigned packaging in coordination with the start of the 2023 Vidalia onion season. The moves aim to highlight the premium essence of their Vidalia onions and support retailers with increased sales.   The redesign presents an illustrated and fresh feel donning a striking new color palette, with an art like aesthetic. […]

Posted inDollar General, C-Store News, Executive News, Southeast

Dollar General Corp. Promotes Dilts To EVP, CFO

Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Corp. has promoted Kelly Dilts to EVP and CFO, effective May 1.  John Garratt, current president and CFO, will retain his role as president until his planned retirement on June 2. Since joining Dollar General in July 2019, Dilts has served as SVP of finance with responsibility for financial planning and analysis, procurement, […]

Posted inSustainability News, Southeast

Southeastern Grocers Releases 2022 ESG Report

Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has released its 2022 ESG report, showcasing its progress in sustainability, community engagement and values-driven operations. The report is part of its ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability in all its operations. It is designed to provide customers, investors and stakeholders with an overview of the grocer’s approach to sustainability and […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

The Fresh Market, Feeding America Partner For Tornado Relief Fundraiser

Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is partnering with Feeding America to launch a fundraiser to support relief efforts in areas recently impacted by tornadoes. Through May 2, customers at The Fresh Market stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana and Tennessee will have the opportunity to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar or make a donation […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Employees Receive Award For Community Involvement

During Publix’s annual stockholders’ meeting, six employees received the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their communities. Publix founder George Jenkins, known as Mr. George, believed that Publix and its employees should make a difference in their communities. Since the Mr. George Community Service Award was established in 1995, 147 employees have […]

Posted inAssociation News, Southeast

Alabama Grocers Education Foundation Hosts Annual Golf Outing

The Alabama Grocers Education Foundation hosted its annual golf outing April 13 at Inverness Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama. The event raised more than $41,000 for the foundation to provide scholarships to employees and children of employees of Alabama Grocers Association member companies. To date, AGEF has awarded more than $1.4 million dollars in scholarships […]

Posted inProduce News, Southeast

Dole Introduces Golden Selection Pineapples

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Company is introducing a more aromatic and golden pineapple in response to consumer demand for a sweeter pineapple-eating experience. The variety can be found at select supermarkets in the U.S. and Canada. Sustainably grown in Costa Rica, the new fruit has been cultivated to shine brighter and offer a more vibrant tropical flavor that […]