Florida-Grown Sweet Corn is Comin’ in Hot This Spring

Sunshine Sweet Corn, a collective of fresh sweet corn growers and shippers in Florida who voluntarily participate in Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida (SSCFF), has launched a Merchandising Display Contest. The goal of the contest is to excite consumers during the 2024 fresh season from mid-April through the end of May, increasing sales by volume of Florida-grown sweet corn.

Driscoll’s Takes Significant Stake in Costa Group

February 26, 2024 Driscoll’s

As a critical strategic partner, Driscoll’s is part of an experienced North American based consortium led by Paine Schwartz Partners and including British Columbia Investment Management Corporation that has completed the purchase of Costa Group, Australia’s leading grower, packer and marketer of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Customer-Led Initiative Helps Food Lion Feeds Quadruple Efforts for Second Consecutive Year, Providing 18.3 Million Meals 

October 17, 2023 Food Lion

New this campaign, customers had the option to use digital keypads at checkout to donate a specific dollar amount or round up their purchase to support the cause. The Apple 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. Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 by Food Lion to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves.  

Kroger, Albertsons plan to sell over 400 stores to C&S Wholesale for nearly $2 billion: Report

Kroger and Albertsons supermarkets are in talks to sell more than 400 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers for nearly $2 billion as part of their proposed $25 billion merger.

Side Delights Excited to Debut Savvy Spuds

February 28, 2023 Side Delights

“We invite attendees to visit us at booth #1047,” added Triou. “We will showcase our refreshed Side Delights packaging and new Savvy Spuds product line. Addressing the tight potato market, we launched Savvy Spuds now to ensure ALL good eating potatoes can find their way to dinner tables, despite looking slightly different.”