Meijer received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-24 Corporate Equality Index, the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Also called the CEI Equality 100 Award, this is the retailer's fourth consecutive year receiving the highest score.

The company has grown its team member resource group program by 300 percent in the past year. Those groups include Meijer Pride, Meijer Disability Awareness and Advocacy Group (mDAAG), Women at Meijer, YoPro (young professionals), mVets

It’s generally normal for consumers to tighten up their spending belts after the Christmas holiday. That’s because they will need to pay for all the gifts they purchased, which comes at a price — cutbacks on spending and food is usually where they start shaving.

However, with the consumer post-holiday dip in spending, there will still be opportunities to capture produce sales. Looking at the markets, it is hopeful that the basic higher-volume items will become more available with some attractive markets in January and February.

Promotion possibilities:

• There are plenty of excellent

US Foods Holding Corp. and its associates donated more than $12 million in food, supplies and monetary contributions to address hunger-relief efforts across the country throughout 2023, the equivalent of approximately 5 million meals or approximately 225 truckloads of product, through its corporate hunger-relief campaigns.

“As a leading foodservice distributor, US Foods is in the unique position to harness the power of food to deliver a meaningful impact,” said Dave Flitman, CEO of US Foods. “We believe in giving back to the communities where we live and work, and we are grateful to our

Advancing the health of consumers, the produce and floral industries, and the planet are at the heart of 10 key 2023 impacts from the International Fresh Produce Association.   

“We do so much more together as an association than any individual or company can do on their own,” said IFPA CEO Cathy Burns. “Our members amplified their voice in government and cultural advocacy to grow consumption. They expanded connections and business opportunities. They leveraged education and leadership development to grow their companies. And they contributed to sustainability work on packaging, climate

Southeastern Grocers Inc. concluded 2023 by celebrating a great year for the customers and communities it serves. The grocer continued to be a steadfast community partner by donating more than $3.727 million back into the community to support neighbors in need.

“Reflecting on the remarkable journey we’ve taken over the past year, we are immensely grateful for the incredible dedication of our associates and the unwavering support of our loyal customers," said Raymond Rhee, chief people officer. "As we turn the page on a new chapter in 2024, we look forward to another year of nourishing

This holiday season consumers were delighted with the availability of Chilean red currants. The first arrivals of this seasonal specialty fruit hit stores under the Sun Belle label in mid-December and will be available through mid-February.

Ken Hopps, Sun Belle's director of business development, recently visited its partner farms in the central Chilean region of Maule and reports a “strong program on board.”

“We love to bring red currants to our customers,” said Sun Belle CEO Janice Honigberg. “Their beautiful bright color adds a bright spot in winter. They are also wonderful leading up