SEG to Donate Thanksgiving Dinners to 7,000 in Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, is kicking off the season of giving by donating Thanksgiving meals to 7,000 individuals and families experiencing hunger across the Southeast. The grocer invites customers to join in the spirit of giving by donating $1, $5 or rounding up their grocery bills at the register or by participating in the grocer’s “buy one, give one” initiative – where customers are encouraged to donate a shelf-stable item at checkout – to help ensure neighbors experiencing hunger can enjoy a warm holiday meal this season.
More than 47 million people in the U.S. face hunger, including 1 in 5 children, according to Feeding America. To help minimize food insecurity around the holidays, the grocer is collaborating with more than 20 local food banks and community partners across its five-state footprint to provide 7,000 turkeys and holiday sides to neighbors who may be facing hunger. The grocer’s partners include:
- Belforest and Loxley Elementary Schools
- Brighter Bites
- Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
- Community Rehabilitation Center Inc.
- Ed Reed Foundation
- Feeding Northeast Florida
- Feeding South Florida
- Feeding Tampa Bay
- Feeding the Gulf Coast
- First Coast YMCA
- Get Cooking – Orlando
- Grace Community Food Pantry – Team Feed Flagler
- MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation
- Mobile Police Department
- Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church
- Revitalize Arlington Inc.
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana
- True Destiny Ministry Church
- Tyndall Air Force Base
- USO Northwest Florida
Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer for Southeastern Grocers, said, “As the holiday season approaches, we’re reminded of our shared responsibility to ensure no family faces the uncertainty of an empty table. We are deeply thankful for our generous partners and customers, who are joining us to provide warm, nourishing Thanksgiving meals for our neighbors in need. Together, we’re providing hope, compassion and a moment of comfort during this meaningful time of the year.”
Now through Dec. 17, the grocer invites customers to embrace the season of giving by donating $1, $5 or simply rounding up their grocery bill at the register while shopping at local Harveys Supermarket or Winn-Dixie stores. Customers can also join in the “buy one, give one” initiative by taking advantage of the grocer’s many BOGO items and donating one of the items at checkout for a neighbor who may be experiencing hunger this holiday season. Every contribution will support Feeding America’s mission to end hunger.
Lauren Biedron, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America, said,“The holidays are a time to nourish traditions, celebrate, and share meals with our loved ones, yet 47.4 million people in America face hunger, even during the holidays. Feeding America appreciates Southeastern Grocers’ ongoing commitment to supporting families. Their partnership helps ensure that everyone has access to nourishing meals and the connections that bring us together during the holiday season.”
This holiday season, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie is committed to helping customers save more. With exclusive in-store promotions, a savings-packed Rewards program with personalized percentage back offers, and its seasonal discount program, Price Hold, the neighborhood grocer is here to make holiday shopping budget-friendly and hassle-free for all. For additional convenience, customers can order their feast, plus more, with grocery delivery and curbside pickup at select locations. Visit shop.harveyssupermarkets.com/thanksgiving or shop.winndixie.com/thanksgiving to order online and gather the same savings benefits of shopping in-store deals and promotions.
Now through Dec. 24, the grocer is offering a holiday meal deal for $39.99 that feeds three to five people to help customers easily plan their holiday feast at a winning price. The meal includes a chef-carved ham or ready-to-carve turkey breast, a 12-pack of rolls and your choice of four sides, with options for homestyle or cornbread stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes or gravy. Customers can simply look for the holiday meal display in the deli department of their neighborhood store for stress-free entertaining.
All Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery and liquor stores will be closed Thanksgiving Day to give associates a well-deserved day of rest with family and friends as a thank you for their diligent work and compassion displayed for their communities this year. All stores will close as normal Wednesday, Nov. 27 and reopen for regular business hours Friday, Nov. 29.
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NatureSweet Introduces Adora Heirloom Tomato
NatureSweet, North America’s largest vertically integrated controlled-environment agricultural company and the number one snacking tomato brand is proud to introduce its award-winning Adora Heirloom Tomato to select stores. This unique tomato redefines the taste, appearance, and texture of tomatoes. Adora is a tomato like no other and has earned the ultimate recognition, the Crystal Taste Award, a prestigious distinction given to products by world class chefs with the International Taste Institute that achieved the 3-star Superior Taste Award for three consecutive years. Adora consistently won the award in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Adora offers a one-of-a-kind taste experience, with a perfect balance of sweetness, subtle savory notes, and a hint of smokiness. With a Brix level higher than seven, Adora is the ideal combination of ripeness and flavor. Its high in water content (94 percent) makes it exceptionally hydrating and refreshing. The smooth transition from green to brown along its grooves signals the optimum ripening point, making it easy to identify when it’s at its peak. Renowned for its visual culinary appeal, Adora has even been called the “best heirloom tomato in the world.”
“This is a tomato like you’ve never eaten before,” says Monica Najera Morales, senior brand manager at NatureSweet. “Adora’s superior flavor can elevate any meal, transforming it from ordinary to gourmet. It’s a game changer, and there’s no coincidence that it’s the only tomato with this level of recognition.”
In addition to its robust flavor, Adora is also rich in vitamins A and C, and an excellent source of potassium, which supports fluid balance, muscle function, and nerve signaling. Packed with antioxidants called carotenoids, Adora may help reduce blood pressure, protect against stroke, and lower the risk of chronic diseases.
Adora tomatoes comes in a 17-oz tray (7”x 3”x 2”) and will be available for a limited time at select Aldi grocery stores across the United States starting in mid-November and running through March of 2025.
NatureSweet is the single-source solution for greenhouse-grown vegetables and is the number one best-selling brand in snacking tomatoes. The largest vertically integrated controlled environment agriculture company in North America, NatureSweet guarantees great tasting produce year-round, both organic and conventional.
Its vegetables are carefully grown, harvested, and packaged by about 9,000 company Associates. NatureSweet tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet peppers are handpicked at the peak of freshness and sold at major supermarket retailers throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
NatureSweet is dedicated to having a positive social, environmental, and economic impact within our communities, and its purpose is to transform the lives of millions of agricultural workers in North America through a profitable business model that encourages other companies to replicate. Our efforts around sustainability and social impact have led us to earn B Corp, Fair Trade, and the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) certifications.
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SpartanNash to Acquire Markham Enterprises/Oil
Food solutions company SpartanNash has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Markham Enterprises, Markham Oil and its affiliates, a three-store chain of convenience stores and fuel distributor in mid-Michigan. Following the closing of this transaction in early December, SpartanNash will continue employment of Markham Enterprises’ 42 team members.
This deal follows the company’s acquisition of Fresh Encounter Inc., announced earlier this month.
“Markham Enterprises fits well in our current retail portfolio, as we look to expand our fuel center and convenience store footprint,” said SpartanNash Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Information Officer Masiar Tayebi. “We are in the process of refreshing many of our existing fuel centers, so this acquisition is another exciting milestone in our investment in this part of our business – and in our strategic growth plans overall.
“We will continue to leverage insights from our fuel centers and convenience stores to continuously innovate our products and operations across our wholesale business, unlocking new customer potential.”
“Our team is impressed with SpartanNash’s business model and the importance they place on their People First culture,” said Markham President and CEO Denise Markham. “We are excited for the ways SpartanNash will expand this business and continue to serve the Perry, Howell and Lansing communities – and our associates.”
The transaction is expected to close in December, subject to customary closing conditions. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail.
Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family portfolio of products.
On the retail side, SpartanNash operates 147 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers.
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