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Just ‘Blipp’ It: Budweiser Turns to Social Media to Direct Donations
For more than 150 years, Anheuser-Busch, its employees and family of wholesalers have supported America’s armed forces through numerous programs and philanthropic efforts, say … Continue reading
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United Fresh 2013 Donates More than 32,000 Pounds of Produce
After this year’s United Fresh show in San Diego, more than 30 volunteers helped collect donations from the convention floor to benefit those in … Continue reading
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FirstFruits Marketing and Retail Partners Fill Local Food Shelves
Together with retail partners FirstFruits Marketing donated over 250,000 pounds of fresh apples to food shelves across the U.S. through the 2013 Take a … Continue reading
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The Great Big Idaho Potato Truck Embarks on Second Cross-Country Tour
Back by popular demand, the Great Big Idaho Potato Truck officially set off on its seven-month cross-country journey with support and good wishes from … Continue reading
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Giant and Martin’s Customers Help Fight Hunger by Raising $587,000
Customers at Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets recently donated $587,545 at the checkout to support local hunger relief efforts through the grocers’ … Continue reading
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Conference Exhibitors Donate 6,259 Pounds of Meat & Poultry
Last week 6,259 pounds of meat and poultry were donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee and the Isaiah 58 Outreach … Continue reading
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WP Rawl Announces First Ever Katie’s Camp
This summer, WP Rawl will host a three-day camp for twelve Katie’s Krops grant recipients from all across the country at WP Rawl’s headquarters … Continue reading
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Produce for Kids Campaign to Benefit Health & Wellness Classroom Projects
Last fall, Produce for Kids teamed up with Ahold’s GIANT and Martin’s Food Stores, Giant Landover and Stop & Shop divisions; Meijer Stores; Publix … Continue reading
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Harris Teeter Donates to Schools Through Together in Education
Harris Teeter Together in Education (TIE) donated $259,809.16 to participating TIE schools during the first of three payouts of the 2012/2013 school year, raising … Continue reading
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Food Marketing Institute Reports on Retail Industry Food Bank Donations
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Feeding America released a report underscoring the critical contribution food retailers make to their respective communities through their support … Continue reading
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United Supermarkets Raises Almost $18,000 During Annual “Who Do You Pink For” Promotion
United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos store locations together raised almost $18,000 for the fight against breast cancer during the company’s annual “Who Do … Continue reading
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Wounded Warrior Project raises $5 million
Officials of Acosta Sales & Marketing presented a $5 million check to Adam Silva of the Wounded Warriors Project last night. The presentation took … Continue reading
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Ready Pac Cool Cuts Social Media Campaign Helps Fight Hunger
Ready Pac Foods, Inc. has announced a partnership with Feeding America, the Nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity, for a Facebook campaign focused on their … Continue reading
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Why I love the produce industry… and a big THANKS!
Two weeks ago growers, manufacturers, buyers, sellers, marketers and associations converged on the Anaheim, California convention center to talk—and taste—produce. The new format of … Continue reading
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Goya Foods Donates 100,000 Pounds of Food to Hurricane Victims
Goya Foods,will donate 100,000 pounds of Goya products to victims of hurricane Isaac in Louisiana. The donation will be administered and distributed by the … Continue reading
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California Giant Berries Proud to Wear Pink
California Giant Berry Farms’ packaging will again take on a new color during the month of October to convey their commitment to breast cancer … Continue reading
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GMDC Thanks Members for All the Generous Donations for the Waldo Canyon Fire Victims
GMDC and its Board of Directors would like to say thank you to all its Members and friends who donated to ‘Care and Share’ … Continue reading
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United Supermarkets, Acosta Marketing and Manufacturers Give Back
United Supermarkets, Acosta Marketing and manufacturers will once again team up for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) Aisles of Smiles promotion. From August 1 … Continue reading
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Smithfield Attains 100th Donation on Helping Hungry Homes Tour
Smithfield, this week, completed its 100th donation on its Helping Hungry Homes tour totaling more than 14 million servings of protein donated to local … Continue reading
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