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. 

Publix Breaks Ground On First Kentucky Store and Announces Third Location

June 28, 2022 Publix

Publix broke ground on its first store in Louisville, Kentucky, located at the northwest corner of Terra Crossing Boulevard and Old Henry Road in Jefferson County. Kentucky will mark Publix’s eighth state of operation.

Publix Donates to Sustainable Fisheries Partnership; Further

June 14, 2022 Publix

On World Oceans Day, Publix announced its continued support of seafood sustainability by donating $40,000 to Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP). The company also announced its enhanced commitment to marine life conservation by collaborating with SFP to analyze and understand current fishing practices within the supply chain.

ACTX Modular Hydroponic Farms Allow Grocery Stores to Give Customers a Farm-to-Table Experience

Advanced Container Technologies, Inc announced that GrowPods – innovative modular hydroponic farms – can give grocers the ability to grow and sell ultra-clean and fresh strawberries and leafy greens such as lettuce, kale, and micro-greens, from a self-contained unit that can be located as nearby as the store’s parking lot.

Publix Vice President of Product Business Development Retires

May 4, 2022 Publix

After 35 years of dedicated service, Chris Litz, Vice President of Product Business Development for Meat, Seafood, Bakery and Grocery Refrigerated and Frozen, will retire from Publix May 31, 2022.