Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Sales & Services Co., a limited liability company owned by nearly 70 independent Coca-Cola bottlers, has elected Bill O’Brien, CEO for Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, as chairman of its board of directors. O’Brien succeeds Mark Schortman, former CEO of Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, who has retired with 16 years of board leadership to CCBSS. “I […]
Category: Southeast
The Shelby Report of the Southeast covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
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Kalera’s Newest Vertical Farming Facility In Atlanta Begins Operations
Orlando, Florida-based vertical farming company Kalera has completed construction of its newest facility in Atlanta, Georgia, on-time and on-budget. Its largest farm to date – and the largest vertical farm in the Southeastern U.S. – the facility is 77,000 square feet and has the capacity to produce more than 10 million heads of lettuce per […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Seapak’s New Crispy Coconut Cod Takes On Tropical Twist
The table just got tropical with SeaPak’s latest addition to its line of frozen seafood, Coconut Cod. “When most people think of cod, they think of its mild, slightly sweet flavor. Cod is an excellent staple at the dinner table,” said Kristen Beadon, director of marketing for SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood Co. “With Coconut Cod, you’re getting […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Del Monte Moving Two Energy-Efficient Container Vessels To West Coast
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., a marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, is moving two of its energy efficient container vessels, Del Monte Harvester and Del Monte Valiant, to the West Coast. These two vessels were launched in July 2020, along with four additional energy efficient reefer container vessels, and helped […]
Posted inSustainability News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Unveils Corporate Social Responsibility Commitment
Southeastern Grocers, parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, recently released its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report announcing its achievements and ongoing commitment to fostering stronger communities, offering better products and doing its part to create a more sustainable planet. “Our associates, customers and communities are at […]
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‘Ali’ Rouse Royster Is 2021 Southeast Woman Executive Of The Year
Allison “Ali” Rouse Royster, a third-generation owner of Rouses Markets, is The Shelby Report of the Southeast‘s Woman Executive of the Year for 2021. The Shelby team recently visited the company’s corporate office in Thibodaux, Louisiana, to present her with the honor and learn more about her personal and professional journey. Click on the special […]
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Good2grow Introduces Ready-To-Go, Organic Kids Milk
Good2grow has launched its ready-to-go, organic milk for kids. The new product (SRP: $3.99) is available in single-serve, 8-oz. bottles in strawberry and chocolate flavors, complete with a reclosable top to avoid spills on the go. Good2grow Organic Milk is now launching in retail, with initial distribution slated for this spring in select grocery and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix Launches Feeding More Together Program To Combat Hunger
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has started a new program, Feeding More Together, to help alleviate hunger in the communities it serves. The program will support food banks throughout the Southeast in two ways: with produce purchased by Publix from Southeastern farmers and delivered directly to food banks, and with nonperishable food items funded by customer donations […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southeast
King’s Hawaiian, NASCAR Enter Multiyear Track Partnership
NASCAR and King’s Hawaiian have entered into a multiyear track partnership that secures the family-owned bakery naming rights to dining areas at four NASCAR-owned facilities – Daytona International Speedway, Kansas Speedway, Richmond Raceway and Phoenix Raceway. King’s Hawaiian will work with track hospitality partner Levy to offer branded and regionally themed menu items at each […]
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Shuman Named Vidalia Onion Grower Of The Year
John Shuman, president and CEO of Shuman Farms in Cobbtown, Georgia, has been named the 2020 Grower of the Year by the Vidalia Onion Committee. The honor was given in recognition of Shuman’s contributions to the industry for more than 25 years. Following in the footsteps of his father, Buck Shuman, who began growing Vidalia […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix To Follow Federal Directive To Prioritize Teachers, School Staff
At the direction of the federal government, retailers participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program must prioritize teachers and school staff for vaccine appointments until further notice. Publix will follow this new directive during its next COVID‑19 vaccine scheduling opportunity in Florida on March 10. After those in the prioritized group are finished making appointments, […]
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Mann’s New Facility To Include Fresh-Cut Fruit Products
Mann Packing Co., a subsidiary of Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. and one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America, is adding a fresh-cut fruit area to its new facility in Gonzales, California. This new section of the facility will allow the Coral Gables, Florida-based company to grow its fresh-cut fruit and […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger Issues Open Call To Startups With Ideas To Prevent Food Waste
The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation has announced its second Innovation Fund open call, inviting eligible innovators with ideas and solutions to prevent food waste to submit an application by April 1 for business support and funding totaling $2.5 million in collective grants. “Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, our stores and associates are on a mission to end hunger […]
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Louisiana Fish Fry Products Launches Boil Boosters
Louisiana Fish Fry Products has introduced Boil Boosters, a new line of salt-free seafood seasoning blends designed to work in conjunction with existing boil seasoning blends to enhance the flavor of boiled seafood. The latest in a series of new products from the company, Boil Boosters is a first for the market and available for seafood boiling […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Sanderson Farms Celebrates ‘Women In Agriculture’
To coincide with International Women’s Day, Sanderson Farms will celebrate the women who make up a vital part of its workforce during the entire month of March. As part of this celebration, every week Sanderson Farms will feature a different female member of its workforce on its social media channels, along with a link to a […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Acosta Appoints Van Aken As Chief Human Resources Officer
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta, an integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, has appointed Mike Van Aken as chief human resources officer, effective immediately. Van Aken brings more than 20 years of HR experience across large public organizations, smaller privately held businesses and startups. In this role, he will oversee Acosta’s […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger’s Atlanta Division and KSU Unveils Expanded Food Pantries
Kroger’s Atlanta Division and Kennesaw State University unveiled KSU’s expanded KSU CARES food pantries at a recent ribbon cutting ceremony. “Food insecurity among college students is an alarming concern – and one that often goes unnoticed by the general public,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta Division. “Through Kroger’s involvement with […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Graphic Packaging International Launches Paperboard ProducePack
Graphic Packaging International has introduced ProducePack, a sustainable paperboard packaging range of solutions for fresh produce. Aligned with Graphic Packaging’s Vision 2025 to be better stewards for the environment, the innovative carton offers brands and retailers an eco-friendly solution for a variety of applications with an artisan look that protects, preserves and presents fresh produce, from field […]
Posted inPackaging News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southeast
DS Smith’s Greentote Is 100% Recyclable Alternative To Plastic Bags
As more states, counties and cities ban plastic bags, DS Smith now is offering grocery stores and consumers Greentote, the first reusable, moisture-resistant, modular, 100 percent recyclable container made from renewable resources. The company’s development of the Greentote alternative arrives as stores and supermarkets respond to the pandemic-driven jump in online fulfillment sales, BOPIS (buy […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Launches Supplier Diversity Program Aimed To Enhance Inclusivity
Southeastern Grocers continues its commitment to enhance its supplier network to include a broader range of inclusive business partners which reflect the diverse communities in its footprint of stores. SEG is the parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores. The grocer will work to identify and increase sourcing […]