Smart Baking Co. was founded on the idea of making healthy food delicious and accessible to everyone. The baking company is taking another step toward that goal with an extended run with Publix. The company’s healthy snack cakes, Smartcakes, will now be carried at 124 Publix locations. The news comes after the grocery chain began […]
Category: Southeast
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Farmland Launches Its Honoring The Heartland Tour
To show appreciation for the honest work and tireless commitment in Midwest farming communities, agriculture industries and grocery/retail establishments, Smithfield, Virginia-based Farmland is launching its Honoring the Heartland Tour. The 13-week mission will honor the unsung heroes of the agri-food chain and highlight the fundamental role the heartland plays by delivering grab-and-go meals and providing monetary […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
AppHarvest Breaks Ground On New High-Tech Indoor Farms
AppHarvest, an AgTech company has started construction on two new high-tech indoor farms in Central Appalachia. Located in Somerset and Morehead, Kentucky, the farms will grow berries and leafy greens, respectively. The Somerset farm, at 30 acres, marks the company’s expansion into growing berry crops. The Morehead farm is the second AppHarvest farm in Rowan County to […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
The Ocean Cleanup And The Coca-Cola Co. Unveil New Partnership
Atlanta, Georgia-based The Coca-Cola Co. will become a global implementation partner for The Ocean Cleanup’s river project. The partnership brings the international company and technological non-profit together behind a clear objective: to stem the tide of plastic pollution entering the world’s oceans, by first intercepting waste in rivers. Partnering Coca-Cola’s scale and global network with […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Feedy’s Awards Honor Those Making A Difference
A select group of local food banks, community leaders and Food Lion associates were honored at the 2021 Food Lion Feeds’ Feedy’s Awards this week. The awards recognized individuals and organizations across several categories for their work fighting hunger in the towns and cities Food Lion serves. “Caring for our neighbors in the towns and […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Mann Packing Co. Offers New Time-Saving Veggie Products
Mann Packing Co., a subsidiary of Coral Gables, Florida-based Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. and one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America, has added three new products to its line – Mann Veggie Sides, Steakhouse Style and Better Pasta. Packaged in easy-to-prepare bags, Mann Veggie Sides go from microwave to table in three minutes. Sauce dollop technology seasons […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Spinx Leads Convenience Store Industry In Self-Checkout Trend
Greenville, South Carolina-based fuel and convenience retailer The Spinx Co. has begun piloting a self-checkout program to maximize the roles of team members and to provide increased service to all customers. Spinx is leading the industry in the Upstate with this new offering and has a goal to rollout self-checkout to all Spinx stores in […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Aptos Make Key Appointments To Executive Leadership Team
Atlanta-based Aptos, a provider of retail technology solutions, has added to its executive leadership team. David Bertolino has joined Aptos as CFO, Terry Geraghty has been named chief human resources officer and Jeremy Grunzweig has accepted the newly created role of Americas general manager. All three individuals will report to CEO Pete Sinisgalli, who took the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, International Foods, Southeast
Fresco y Más Celebrates Five Years Of Culture, Flavor And Success
Hispanic grocery store Fresco y Más is celebrating its fifth birthday and founding anniversary. The retailer is part of Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., which also is home to Harveys Supermarkets and Winn-Dixie grocery stores. The first Fresco y Más location opened its doors on June 15, 2016 in Hialeah, Florida, to provide customers with […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger Farmers Market Introduces New Way To Shop Local
Kroger’s Atlanta Division has launched a new e-commerce marketplace for local farmers and businesses. This new digital platform connects customers to fresh, local products. The delivery-only service offers a local assortment by bringing together favorite local vendors – from farmers and bakeries to food artisans. “Kroger’s new digital farmers market pilot helps our customers support […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
DS Smith Commits To Science-Based Target And Net Zero Emissions
Sustainable packaging leader DS Smith unveiled a series of climate goals, including a science-based target to achieve a 40 percent reduction of CO2 emissions per ton of product by 2030, compared to 2019 levels, and a commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. These goals will be validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, in […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion To Provide 20 Million Meals Via ‘Summers Without Hunger’
Through Food Lion Feeds’ “Summers Without Hunger” campaign, customers can make a difference in supporting the one in six children experiencing food insecurity across the towns and cities Food Lion serves. During the campaign, which runs through June 29, customers can make a $5 donation at their local Food Lion or when shopping online at shop.foodlion.com. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Hiring Throughout Five-State Footprint
Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join its team of 40,000 associates. The employer is hiring for full- and part-time positions in all departments, including deli, bakery, produce, grocery, cashiers and other areas to provide job seekers […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
All Food Lion Stores To Host Open Interviews On June 16
Each of Food Lion’s more than 1,100 stores will host open interviews from 9 a.m.-noon and 4-7 p.m. on June 16. Applicants can walk into their nearest Food Lion during one of these times and meet with a member of the store leadership team to discuss available opportunities. The positions available vary; however, they may […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger Delivery Opens Newest CFC In Groveland, Florida
The Kroger Co. has opened a customer fulfillment center in Groveland, Florida, powered by Ocado Group, a technology provider for grocery e-commerce. This marks Kroger’s entry into the Florida market with an e-commerce delivery service that combines vertical integration, machine learning and robotics with delivery of grocery items and fresh food. “The Kroger Delivery network […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
QuickCollect Brings Grocery Delivery, Pickup To The Workplace
QuickCollect Solutions, powered by Bell and Howell, a provider of grocery pickup solutions, has partnered with Lowes Foods, a supermarket chain headquartered in the Carolinas, to provide more grocery options to consumers returning to the workplace. This partnership expands the Lowes Foods To Go delivery options by placing Bell and Howell’s QuickCollect GL temperature-controlled grocery […]
Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Hart Dairy Names Longan And Konovalov To Executive Team
Waynesboro, Georgia-based Hart Dairy has named two new members to the Hart Dairy executive team with the addition of Olga Longan as CFO and George Konovalov as VP of sales. Longan and Konovalov bring a collective 65 years of dairy industry experience to the team to cultivate the dairy’s continued growth through its humane treatment […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Lidl U.S. Earns 47 Medals At 2021 Sommeliers Choice Awards
Lidl U.S., recently ranked a top 3 U.S. grocer by USA Today 10Best, captured 47 medals for its exclusive, private label wines in this year’s Sommeliers Choice Awards. Most of Lidl’s award-winning wines are priced at less than $10. The Sommeliers Choice Awards, now in its third year, has become a top seal of approval in the industry, with […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Latest News, Southeast
Rouses Markets Opens New Store On Freret Street In New Orleans
Add another foodie destination to Freret’s restaurant row between Napoleon and Jefferson avenues in Uptown New Orleans. The new Rouses Market at 4645 Freret St. features a wide selection of prepared foods, from chopped salads made to order to Rouse-In-House prepared entrees and sides, to freshly-made sushi, poke, stir-fries and ramen. The market also houses the company’s first full-scale […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion to Open New Myrtle Beach, SC, Store On June 16
Food Lion will open its newest location at 9616 Hwy. 707 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on June 16. The store will be open daily from 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Food Lion makes shopping easy and affordable for customers through its MVP loyalty program, its award-winning personalized Shop & Earn monthly rewards offers and with weekly promotions, […]