Kroger’s Atlanta Division delivered four pallets of diapers, with a retail value of more than $7,500, to Helping Mamas, the baby supply bank of North Georgia. “Families are not only facing increased food insecurity during the pandemic, they’re struggling to purchase essential items such as diapers,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta […]
Category: Southeast
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The Coca-Cola Co. Introduces Bottles Made From Recycled Materials
The Coca-Cola Co., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has introduced a new 13.2-oz. bottle made from 100 percent recycled plastic material. This new bottle will be available first in the company’s biggest and most iconic brand: Coca-Cola. In addition, the company announced the transition to bottles made from 100 percent recycled plastic material across a selection […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Badger UV Disinfect Robot Elevates Health, Safety In Grocery Stores
Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil, has introduced the Badger UV Disinfect robot, an autonomous ultraviolet (UV) disinfecting robot designed to combat COVID-19 and high-risk pathogens commonly found in grocery, food-service and retail environments. The latest in the lineup of Badger Technologies autonomous robots, the Badger UV Disinfect robot is equipped with advanced UV-C […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Wayne Farms’ Chef’s Craft Gourmet Chicken Expanding Retail Footprint
Oakwood, Georgia-based Wayne Farms’ Chef’s Craft Gourmet Chicken is continuing its retail expansion by offering its products in additional grocery stores. The chef-inspired brand of products is now available at Midwest retail giant Meijer. The Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Fillet, Grilled Chicken Breast Chunks and Gluten-Free Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks are being sold at more than 65 […]
Posted inMarketing News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Acosta Appoints Socia As EVP Of Business Development
Acosta, an integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer-packaged goods industry, has appointed Kelly Socia as EVP of business development for North America, effective Feb. 3. Socia brings nearly 20 years of experience working with CPG companies and retailers across sales, marketing, e-commerce, and data and analytics. In this role, she will lead […]
Posted inSustainability News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Dollar General Commits To Join Beyond The Bag Initiative
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General has committed to join the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag as its Value Sector lead partner. The Consortium, through its Beyond the Bag Initiative, aims to identify, test and implement viable design solutions that can more sustainably serve the purpose of the current plastic retail bag. The Center for the Circular Economy […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Celebrates Black History Month With Community Donation Program
To celebrate Black History Month, Southeastern Grocers Inc. announces a community donation program benefiting the Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant Program. The grant program supports nonprofits in the fight for racial equity and social justice, and addresses racial disparities in education, food insecurity and health care. Jacksonville, Florida-based SEG is the parent company […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
New GreenWise Market Opens In Fort Lauderdale
GreenWise Market opened its newest location Feb. 4, this time in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on the ground floor of The Main Las Olas building on Southeast Third Avenue. GreenWise Market is a division of Publix. “We took all of the things our customers love about GreenWise Market and put them in a centralized downtown location,” […]
Posted inShelby Originals, COVID News, Home Page Latest News, Southeast
Market Profile: Alabama Grocers Association Adjusted And Aided Awareness
Like the supermarket industry, group ‘continues to reinvent itself’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer During the first three months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alabama Grocers Association sent more than 100 emails and made 80 Facebook/Twitter posts related to COVID-19, said President Ellie Taylor. The association even created a new media campaign called Shop […]
Posted inShelby Originals, COVID News, Southeast
Market Profile: Gateway Foods Feels Shoppers’ Frustration, But ‘It’s Going To Get Better’
‘Strange cloud hanging over the grocery business’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Gateway Foods was founded in 1978 in Double Springs, Alabama. Some seven years later, Harold Garrett, current president and general manager, joined the company. “I grew up in Double Springs and actually worked for the competition. I started in the grocery business in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Produce News, Shelby Originals, Southeast
Market Profile: Fresh Value Focused On Product Selection, ‘Great Customer Service’
Company has stores throughout state; the ninth opened on Feb. 1 by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Gerry D’Alessandro officially started working for his family’s grocery business at age 14. At the time, his father and uncle – Jerry and Frank D’Alessandro – owned a single store called Fourth Avenue Supermarket in Bessemer, Alabama. When he […]
Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Independent Store News, Shelby Originals, Southeast
Market Profile: Piggly Wiggly Alabama Investing Resources In Technology
by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer For Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co., David Bullard said the most challenging part of 2020 was finding a balance between supply chain demands and providing for its retailers. And as the entire industry witnessed when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, balance was hard to come by. “With the tremendously increased […]
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Zatarain’s Partners With Chefs To Create New Recipes For Mardi Gras
This Carnival season will be a little different without Mardi Gras floats rolling down St. Charles Avenue, tossing beads and favors to big crowds of families and friends gathered to celebrate along the parade routes. But the spirit of Mardi Gras — fun, family and food — is more than just the fanfare. Zatarain’s Smoked […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
97 Georgia Publix Pharmacies To Offer COVID‑19 Vaccine
Publix and the state of Georgia are working together once again to distribute the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to select Publix Pharmacy locations. During this distribution, vaccinations will be provided to eligible individuals at 97 Publix pharmacies, by appointment only and while supplies last. The state continues to select the locations to administer the vaccine, so […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Again Earns Top Marks In 2021 Corporate Equality Index
Food Lion again has received a perfect score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. This is the 12th consecutive year that Food Lion has received a top score. “LGBTQ equality is important […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Farm Rich Introduces Sweet Onion Petals Ahead Of February’s Big Game
Farm Rich, a frozen snack and appetizer brand, has just revealed its latest snack play in time for Big Game menu planning: Sweet Onion Petals with Aussie-Style Dipping Sauce. Now available at grocery stores nationwide and online, Sweet Onion Petals are individual onion pieces coated in a crispy panko breading and come with a 3-oz. Aussie-Style Dipping Sauce. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Postpones Initial Public Offering
Southeastern Grocers has postponed its previously announced initial public offering. The company will continue to evaluate the timing for the proposed offering as market conditions develop. The Jacksonville, Florida-based company had released a statement on Jan. 21 that it would launch an IPO of 8.9 million shares of its common stock, to be sold by […]
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More COVID-19 Vaccines Available At Florida Publix Pharmacies
Publix continues to work with the state of Florida to administer doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at select Publix pharmacies. Locations in Indian River and St. Lucie counties are being added to the list of Publix pharmacies administering the vaccination, bringing the total number to 261 in 20 Florida counties. “Our collaboration with Gov. […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Homestyle Guacamole Is Latest Addition To Del Monte Fresh Lineup
Del Monte Fresh Produce has relaunched its Homestyle Guacamole in a variety of new flavors, combining its high-quality ingredients with the fresh taste and texture of a homemade guacamole without the hassle. Fresh Del Monte’s Homestyle Guacamole has been revamped to bring fresher taste and flavor to consumers. A non-GMO product, the guacamole is made […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Weigel’s Experiences Explosive Growth In East Tennessee
Weigel’s, a dairy, bakery and convenience store chain, is experiencing explosive growth in East Tennessee. More than 200 hundred jobs are being created due to Weigel’s growing footprint in Bristol, White Pine, Morristown and Wears Valley. With many folks working from home and folks traveling less, a trip “out of the house” is a treat […]