The Giant Company Enhances Online Grocery Offerings For Giant Direct And Martin’s Direct Customers

February 25, 2022 The Giant Company

The GIANT Company is introducing enhancements to its online grocery offerings for GIANT Direct and MARTIN’S Direct customers who choose to pickup their groceries at a GIANT or MARTIN’S store. Starting today, The GIANT Company has eliminated the order minimum and pickup fee.

NGAF Provides Leadership on Nutrition Incentive Capability Document

February 25, 2022 National Grocers Association

 The National Grocers Association Foundation (NGAF) has wrapped up the POS Nutrition Incentive Workgroup, successfully creating a core functionality document for efficient and accurate nutrition incentive POS solutions. This workgroup was brought together in partnership with the Nutrition Incentive Hub and featured representatives from 23 different non-profits and government agencies.

Driscoll’s to Show Award-Winning Documentary, ‘The Last Harvest,’ at SXSW Event

February 25, 2022 Driscoll’s

Driscoll’s award-winning documentary, “The Last Harvest,” is heading to the big screen at the SXSW film festival, giving viewers a rare glimpse into the critical labor shortage problem in the agricultural industry — and the challenges facing those who grow and harvest our food. The documentary will be screened Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. CDT as part of the Food Film Viewing Parties at SXSW in Austin, TX. Screenings will be followed by a panel discussion with Driscoll’s President of the Americas Soren Bjorn, as well as Food Tank’s Danielle Nierenberg.

Port of Savannah to Grow Capacity by 60%

February 25, 2022 Georgia Ports Authority

Griff Lynch, Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) executive director, unveiled plans to expand the port’s container capacity by 60 percent. The enhancements will bring the Port of Savannah’s annual capacity from 6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units to 9.5 million TEUs by 2025.

Lipman Family Farms to Feature the Crimson Tomato at Southern Exposure Amid Peak of Growing Season

February 25, 2022 Lipman Family Farms

At the peak of Florida’s growing season, Lipman Family Farms will showcase its Crimson tomato and other fresh produce at Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure conference next week. Developed to exceed expectations of the ideal tomato, The Crimson™ is picked at peak freshness and specially bred for its signature deep red color, intense flavor, and high lycopene content with antioxidant properties to provide consumers with maximum health benefits.