Fresh Market Withdraws IPO Filing

July 22, 2022 Ari Levy, CNBC

On Wednesday, software vendor Justworks and food retailer Fresh Market withdrew their filings for initial public offerings. Both companies initially disclosed plans to go public last year. In short filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, they said they no longer plan to pursue share sales, without providing a reason.

Giant Food Releases Second Annual Better Neighbor Report

July 22, 2022 Giant Food

Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. retail grocery chain, today announces the release of its second annual Better Neighbor Report. The report is an extensive account of Giant’s efforts throughout 2021 across areas of charitable giving, education, partnerships, innovation and development to be a Better Neighbor which means being a Better Place to Shop and Better Place to Work throughout the greater DMV region. 

PFMA Announces 27 Recipients of its Ridge Scholarship

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) recently awarded its 2022 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship to 27 deserving students. 

This Season’s Most Popular Pepper has Hatched The arrival of Hatch Chile Peppers has Chile Heads Poppin’ with Anticipation

The famous, flavorful, limited-edition Hatch Chiles are back in season and the quality is some of the best we’ve seen in recent years. Frieda’s Branded Produce is kicking off the season with strong supplies and outstanding flavor.

Publix 2022 Produce For Kids Campaign Donates 825,000 Meals to Local Food Banks

The Publix Produce for Kids cause marketing campaign wrapped on June 28 with 13 produce partners providing 852,000 meals* to the 35 Feeding America® member food banks in the Publix market area. Signage was positioned near produce partners in more than 1,200 Publix stores, featured QR codes leading shoppers to a free bi-lingual downloadable eCookbook with recipe inspiration, and tips featuring campaign produce partners.