Two Publix Vice Presidents Plan Retirement

October 9, 2024 Publix

After 46 years of dedicated service, Vice President of Industrial Maintenance and Industrial Operations Purchasing Randy Barber has announced his decision to retire at the end of this year. Additionally, after more than a decade of dedicated service, Vice President of Facilities Bob McGarrity has also announced his decision to retire at the end of 2024.

Ibotta’s Second Annual State of Spend Report Finds Majority of Consumers Sacrificing Brand Loyalty when Faced with Increased Costs

October 9, 2024 Ibotta

According to the study, 72% of shoppers say the economy has directly impacted their grocery spending habits, with a majority trading down to lower-priced alternatives in the face of rising grocery costs. In turn, marketers are placing greater emphasis on customer acquisition and long-term brand building to differentiate as private label competition grows.

Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is Accepting Applications

The application period for the 2025 Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is now open. All of the application details are outlined in the FY25 Notice of Funding Opportunity. This will be the first year with a pre-application process that will be due on October 31, 2024. Visit the FAQs for more details about the new application process.

Global Solar brand WINAICO Unveils Module for Aquaculture

October 9, 2024 WINAICO

This year, the company will launch the AQUA salt-resistant double-glass module series. Given its high insulation and resistance to water vapor and acid, the series is especially well-suited for Taiwan’s aquavoltaic system. Additionally, it can be tailored to provide heavy industrial consumers ground solutions.

Chicken Farmers of Ontario and Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Announce Partnership to Provide Ontario Grown Chicken to Ontario Food Banks

These significant donations are made possible in part by Feed Ontario, which provides logistical and administrative support, and Maple Leaf Foods, which processes and tray- packs the Ontario-grown chicken. The tray-packed chicken is distributed throughout the Feed Ontario distribution network, allowing for food bank volunteers to spend less valuable time repackaging chicken and allowing for more food banks with capacity constraints, including smaller food banks, to participate in the CFO Cares: Farmers to Food Banks Program.