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 […]
Category: Southeast
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix Reports Fourth Quarter, Annual Results For 2020
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has reported its results for the fourth quarter of 2020 and its annual results for the year. The coronavirus pandemic was declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020 and continues to be a challenge. It remains a top priority of the company to serve the communities in which it operates in […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Covid-19 Vaccine Appointments Available At All Florida Publix Pharmacies
Publix has opened its online reservation system for COVID‑19 vaccination appointments at all 730 of its in-store Florida pharmacies, including the addition of 136 stores in Broward and Miami‑Dade counties. “We’re pleased to bring appointment opportunities to each of our in-store Florida pharmacies,” said Publix CEO Todd Jones. “We know how important this vaccine is […]
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Food Lion Donates More than $106K To Support No Kid Hungry
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds has donated more than $106,000 in child feeding grants to No Kid Hungry to support the campaign’s mission to end child hunger. The grants were distributed to five school districts across South Carolina and Virginia and will support feeding programs at nearly 200 schools across those districts in the […]
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Alabama Grocers Association Honors Front-Line Heroes
On Feb. 22, the Alabama Grocers Association joined supermarkets and food manufacturers nationwide in celebrating the first Supermarket Employee Day. The Food Industry Association (FMI) proclaimed this new holiday to recognize employees at every level for the work they do feeding families and enriching lives. With more than 40,000 individual stores selling food and grocery […]
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Publix To Anchor Shopping Center In New Wildlight Community
Sleiman Enterprises, a Florida retail development company, will develop a Publix grocery store at the new Crossings at Wildlight shopping center in Yulee, Florida. Publix will anchor the centrally located retail center and serve as the first grocery store in the community. “At the heart of our leasing strategy is to provide our communities with […]
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Companies Recognized For Steps Toward Diversity, Equity And Inclusion
In March print editions and online, Shelby Publishing unveils the recipients of its inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion awards. The first-of-its-kind program recognizes retailers, wholesalers, distributors, suppliers/vendors and solutions providers that are working to advance and uphold diversity, equity and inclusion in the U.S. grocery industry. In both their workplaces and the community at large, […]
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Kroger’s Atlanta Division Celebrates Supermarket Employee Day
Kroger’s Atlanta Division joined other retailers across the country in honoring its employees on Supermarket Employee Day. FMI – The Food Industry Association designated Feb. 22 as the day to recognize and thank supermarket employees for the work they do to help feed families and enrich lives. “This nationwide event honors the hardworking associates that make […]
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Publix To Offer COVID-19 Vaccine At 60 South Carolina Stores
Publix’s online reservation system is open for COVID-19 vaccination appointments at 60 Publix pharmacies in South Carolina. Vaccinations are provided to eligible individuals by appointment only and while supplies last. In accordance with South Carolina’s guidelines, vaccinations can be administered to healthcare workers, individuals ages 65 and older, residents and staff of long-term care facilities, […]
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CbdMD Has Retained Swift As Regulatory Consultant
CbdMD, a cannabidiol (CBD) brand, has retained former US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official Dr. Sibyl Swift as a regulatory consultant to oversee the company’s regulatory initiatives and prepare its products for further certifications. From 2014 to 2020, Swift served in various capacities at the FDA, most notably as the associate director for research […]
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Food Lion Deepens Commitment To Advance Diversity And Inclusion
Meg Ham, president of Food Lion, has joined the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion coalition. The organization is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance this important work. In signing this commitment, Food Lion joins a partnership of more than 1,500 CEOs pledging to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace environment where associates have […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Fresh Del Monte Partners With Queensland University Of Technology
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., based in Coral Gables, Florida, has partnered with Queensland University of Technology (QUT), located in Brisbane, Australia, to lead innovation toward the development of disease-resistant bananas. The partnership will help to identify new ways of growing bananas that are less susceptible to Tropical Race 4 (TR4), also known as Fusarium […]