Dole Makes National Banana Day 2024 its Biggest in 125 Years and a 10-Day Party

March 28, 2024 Dole plc

Dole’s 125th year in the banana business, the company will celebrate the holiday like never before with 10 days of contests, charity engagements, city proclamations, social media activations, Bobby Banana appearances, employee events and free digital downloads and other giveaways spread across 13 Dole offices from coast to coast across the U.S.

Fresh Express Abandons Proposed Acquisition of Dole’s Packaged Salad Business in Response to Antitrust Division’s Concerns

Fresh Express Acquisition LLC’s, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chiquita Holdings Limited (Chiquita), announced its decision to abandon its proposed $308 million acquisition of Dole plc’s Fresh Vegetables division. The abandonment comes in response to the department’s concerns about competition in the packaged salad market.

Food Lion Feeds and Customers Team Up to Increase Access to Nutritious Food

March 28, 2024 Food Lion

By providing access to nutritious food through this initiative, the collective effort helps address food insecurity and nourish neighbors who are experiencing hunger. The Orange Bag campaign benefits Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, and local partner food banks throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. 

Caroline Sar Joins NGA as Marketing Manager 

Sar joins the NGA communications team in the Washington, D.C., office. She brings experience as a project manager, operations analyst and digital marketing analyst. Her duties will include creating and coordinating marketing strategies across the association, managing NGA’s websites, and developing marketing pieces to communicate with NGA members.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Continues Expansion, Announcing Five New Clubs in the Southeast and Midwest

Plans include new markets of Knoxville and Myrtle Beach MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, announced the five newest clubs coming to its footprint. BJ’s previously announced plans