Gold Coast Packing Inc.’s philosophy is to produce innovative value-added products that are fresh, safe and nutritious, while providing a service-oriented environment that promotes growth and prosperity for our customers, employees and company. “What makes us unique is that we are a family-owned-and-operated company and our owner/founders are still a large part of our daily operations,” said Crystal Chavez, marketing coordinator of the Santa Maria, CA-based company. “At Gold Coast, we run on a customer-first philosophy. We work with our customers to create items that meet their needs, giving

In an effort to be a good neighbor and lessen its impact on the environment, Meijer is encouraging its customers to bring their plastic flowerpots and trays – regardless of where they originally purchased the plants or flowers – to any Meijer Garden Center to recycle. The retailer began collecting the plastic gardening containers – which primarily come from its three suppliers of annuals, like geraniums or petunias – on recycling carts in its Garden Centers in 2014 and has since contributed to the recycling of 1,825 tons of plastic through East Jordan Plastics, Inc., a South Haven, Mich.-based

Today, Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council revealed its first-ever summer condiment trends predictions along with a list of corresponding products from emerging and established brands. The Trends Council – a collective of Whole Foods Market buyers and experts with extensive industry knowledge – predict global barbecue, chili peppers, elevated ketchup and mustard, next-level fermentation, and new takes on ranch will be influencing barbecues and picnics across America this summer. Whole Foods Market’s summer condiment trends predictions come at a time when customers are turning to condiments to

Food solutions company SpartanNash is proud to join forces with store guests in its annual company wide fundraising campaign to support military service members, veterans and their families. As part of a commitment to serve those who bravely serve, the SpartanNash Foundation fundraiser will run from June 29 to July 10. All money raised will be divided evenly between three nonprofit organizations - Team Red, White and Blue, Operation Homefront and Honor and Remember - providing critical funding. "Our partner organizations go above and beyond every day to serve our troops, veterans and their

The Fresh Market, Inc. is kicking off the best summer celebration ever and marking a milestone in the company’s history. The company will commemorate its 40th anniversary beginning on July 1 with an array of special deals, a 4th of July meal, and exclusive products for its guests – including a chance to win the golden ticket and a $40 gift card through two anniversary chocolate bars! Special, limited-edition product offerings The retailer is selling a curated collection of exclusive items created in partnership with its vendors that can only be found at The Fresh Market for a limited time

Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, is doubling down with a Military Monday matching commitment. Each Monday starting June 20 through July 4, the grocer’s charitable arm will further support its Folds of Honor community donation program by matching weekend in-store donations, up to $100,000 each Monday. The enlistment of matching on Military Mondays and the funds raised throughout the program will help Folds of Honor in its mission to provide educational scholarships to