Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus has launched a new product – Organic Ground Chicken. Available in select grocery retailers, Farmer Focus Organic Ground Chicken maintains moisture and holds flavors in a pan, grill or oven. “Our new Organic Ground Chicken builds on the award-winning success of our recent new products,” said Kathryn Tuttle, chief commercial officer. “As more […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
The Fresh Market Begins Video Partnership With Chef Rossi
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has begun an annual partnership with celebrity chef Anna Rossi. In her new role as a brand ambassador and spokesperson, Rossi will create recipes, lifestyle content and host a monthly livestreaming shoppable event on the company’s website. The celebration began in March as Rossi hosted, “Plan an Easter to Remember with The […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southeast
Kroger’s Atlanta Division Celebrates Zero Hunger, Waste Week
Kroger’s Atlanta Division is celebrating Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Week to further its goal to establish communities free of hunger and waste. Throughout the week, Kroger is working internally to celebrate and to educate employees about how each role within the company can make a difference, from courtesy clerks to store leadership. “Simple, everyday […]
Posted inFeature, Executive News, Southeast
Lowes Foods Focused On Offering Entertainment, Experiences
‘We want people to be able to come in and escape all the pressures of life in general’ The Shelby Report of the Southeast caught up with Tim Lowe, head of retail for Alex Lee and president of Lowes Foods, during the recent FMI Midwinter Executive Conference in Orlando, Florida. Lowe provided an update on Lowes […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southeast
Investment From Fed, State Governments Accelerating Hurricane Recovery
FRF educating grocers, other members to ensure they’re prepared to optimize savings While Florida’s economy has been emboldened by increased tourism, the southern part of the state is still reeling from last year’s hurricane season. But during a recent special session of the state legislature, retailers began to see some light at the end of […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
National Watermelon Promotion Board Shares New Research
Winter Springs, Florida-based National Watermelon Promotion Board has partnered with Nutrition Impact on a research project to “determine intake of watermelon and assess association with diet quality, energy and nutrient intake and physiological parameters in children and adults.” A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Analysis, the study found that total diet quality was higher […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Carolina Pride Introduces Stack Pack Zero Sugar Bacon
Greenwood, South Carolina-based Carolina Pride, a regional producer of bacon, hot dogs, sausage and lunchmeats, has introduced two sizes of thick-cut, zero sugar bacon under its Carolina Pride Meats brand. According to the company, these new items “honors a 100-plus year heritage of delivering true Southern taste” to consumers. The new packaging highlights key product attributes and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Food Giant, Meat Depot Unite To Open Store In Food Desert
Food Giant is set to debut a new store in the Five Points West area of Birmingham, Alabama, after a five-year supermarket hiatus for the community. The grocery chain is joining forces with Meat Depot to re-establish food security for the community by occupying the former Winn Dixie building at 2220 Bessemer Road. Both retailers are […]