A consortium of private investors, spearheaded by the current Southeastern Grocers Inc. CEO and President Anthony Hucker and C&S Wholesale Grocers has acquired Southeastern Grocers and its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners from ALDI U.S., which previously purchased the company in March 2024.

The agreement includes the acquisition of SEG grocery and liquor store operations under the Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners. This includes approximately 170 grocery stores in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida, as well as the existing Winn-Dixie liquor store business

CMI Orchards is sponsoring Sarah Barkley, a dynamic member of its sales team and a passionate CrossFit coach and athlete. Barkley, who manages key sales accounts at CMI Orchards, is setting her sights on qualifying for the 2025 CrossFit Games.

Barkley’s athletic journey testifies to her dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence. After competing in the 2024 CrossFit Games, she now embarks on her 2025 campaign with goals to:

• Qualify for the 2025 CrossFit Games
• Launch her campaign with the CrossFit Open (Feb. 27–March 17)
• Advance to the Semifinals (April 3-6), where the top 2 percent

Protein is essential, yet women often struggle to get enough quality protein. One obstacle that's easy to overcome is misinformation. To help, Nasoya by Pulmuone launched its Power of 9 campaign that's equal parts education and inspiration.

Central to education is the emphasis on "9" — referring to the nine essential amino acids that make up any complete protein. In addition to supporting lean muscle mass and muscle function, protein supports immune and metabolic functions, and also aids satiety and healthy blood sugar responses. All animal proteins are complete proteins, but there are also

Who buys most of the organic produce? Why do they buy it? What’s the latest trend? Where are we headed?

These questions regularly come up for produce directors in sales meetings about their organic program. Other — more difficult — questions include why aren’t there more organic sales? Why is the gross profit so much lower? Why aren’t the sales percentages increasing? Why a higher shrink? And the cross-interrogation continues.

Whoever said this produce business was going to be easy?

The organic produce business has evolved positively over the years. This has been made possible by increased

Indoor Ag-Con announced the opening morning keynote address for the March 11-12 edition at the Westgate Las Vegas.  Titled CEA State of the Industry, leaders of the CEA Alliance will share their views on the state of the industry, focusing on today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. Growers will address the outlook for indoor vertical farming and high-tech greenhouse production, including production of leafy greens, tomatoes and berries.

Moderated by  CEA Alliance Executive Director Tom Stenzel, the keynote panel includes leaders across the CEA landscape: Tisha Livingston, president

Southeastern Grocers Inc. announced an in-store community donation program benefiting the American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health, and its Life is Why campaign in celebration of American Heart Month.

Now through Feb. 25, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie customers across the Southeast can donate to support the American Heart Association in its fight against heart disease and stroke. Every cent raised during this three-week program will directly support the lives of local individuals through innovative research, survivor