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Smart & Final Supports Youth Hunger Relief with 12th Annual KFI AM 640 and Caterina’s Club PastaThon Donation Drive

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221116005353/en/
    Smart & Final supports youth hunger relief with 12th annual KFI AM 640 and Caterinas Club PastaThon in-store donation drive through December 4.
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    To join Smart & Final in contributing to PastaThon, shoppers at all Smart & Final stores can donate any amount of their choosing during checkout now through Dec. 4.
  • The entire Smart & Final family is proud of our longtime partnership with Caterinas Club and the PastaThon fundraiser.
  • The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life and nourishing the communities Smart & Final serves.

Fortune International to Expand Southeast Distribution With Opening of New D’Artagnan Warehouse and Distribution Facility in North Carolina

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Fortune International, LLC (Fortune), the countrys leading processor, distributor and importer of quality seafood, meats and gourmet products, today announced the opening of a new warehouse and distribution facility in North Carolina, further expanding the companys reach in the expanding Southeast market.

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  • Fortune International, LLC (Fortune), the countrys leading processor, distributor and importer of quality seafood, meats and gourmet products, today announced the opening of a new warehouse and distribution facility in North Carolina, further expanding the companys reach in the expanding Southeast market.
  • The new 40,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility is located in Oxford, North Carolina, a days drive of more than 170 million customers in the United Sates.
  • Founded in 1985 by Ariane Daguin, DArtagnan was sold to Fortune in March 2022 and today operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortune Fish & Gourmet.
  • As now the largest distribution site for the Fortune products on the East Coast outside of New Jersey, the new Oxford facility is expected to create 23 new jobs for Granville County, North Carolina.

Southeastern Grocers to Distribute 7,000 Turkeys and Holiday Meal Essentials Ahead of Thanksgiving

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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The grocer is partnering with Feeding America network food banks and military organizations to provide thousands of people with traditional Thanksgiving dinner staples with the donation of more than 7,000 turkeys and meal essentials.

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  • The grocer is partnering with Feeding America network food banks and military organizations to provide thousands of people with traditional Thanksgiving dinner staples with the donation of more than 7,000 turkeys and meal essentials.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221115005606/en/
    Southeastern Grocers is partnering with Feeding America network food banks and military organizations to provide thousands of people with traditional Thanksgiving dinner staples with the donation of more than 7,000 turkeys and meal essentials.
  • Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer of Southeastern Grocers, said, Feeding people is not only our business, its our passion.
  • Southeastern Grocers strives to be ingrained in its communities and, through the SEG Gives Foundation, better the lives of its customers and neighbors.

PeopleKeep HRA Program Supports Family Promise Nationwide Growth with Excellent Health Benefits that Support its Mission

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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PeopleKeep assists Family Promise affiliates with excellent employee benefits through a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).

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  • PeopleKeep assists Family Promise affiliates with excellent employee benefits through a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
  • These benefits help Family Promise affiliates stay competitive when hiring and retaining employees at affiliates nationwide.
  • Jessica Corpening, Executive Director of Family Promise of Flint Hills, said HRAs provide flexibility so employees can purchase the healthcare benefits right for them rather than chosen for them.
  • A PeopleKeep HRA provides employees with much more flexibility by offering personalized benefits while being a cost-effective solution for the organization.

Company delivers strong revenue growth of 8.7% with strength across segments; Q3 FY23 GAAP EPS of ($0.66); Adjusted EPS of $1.50; Company raises full-year outlook on strong results for Q3

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221114006112/en/
    Company delivered strong revenue growth globally, with strength in Walmart U.S., Sams Club U.S., Flipkart, and Walmex.
  • Walmart International net sales were $25.3 billion, an increase of $1.7 billion, or 7.1%, negatively affected by $1.5 billion from currency fluctuations.
  • Global advertising business grew over 30%, led by 40% at Walmart Connect in the U.S. and strength in Flipkart Ads.
  • Adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased 75 basis points, primarily due to strong sales growth and lower Covid-related costs.

Smart & Final Extra! Store to Open Wednesday, December 14 in San Jose

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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Smart & Final , the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, is expanding its presence in Santa Clara County with the opening of a new Smart & Final Extra!

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  • Smart & Final , the smaller, faster grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, is expanding its presence in Santa Clara County with the opening of a new Smart & Final Extra!
  • Located at 430 Blossom Hill Road in San Jose, the new 39,000 square foot Smart & Final Extra!
  • Ive worked for Smart & Final since graduating from high school right here in San Jose, said Store Manager Carlos Santa Cruz.
  • Smart & Final is part of Chedraui USA, a leading grocery retailer with 24,000 team members supporting 375 store locations across three banners, including Smart & Final, El Super and Fiesta Mart.

Save A Lot Stores to Do “A Lot of Good” This Holiday Season; Invite Shoppers to Help Neighbors in Need Through Annual Food Donation Program

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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Each bag is stocked with private label and brand name food items, including pasta, stuffing mix, canned beans and other pantry staples from Save A Lot.

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  • Each bag is stocked with private label and brand name food items, including pasta, stuffing mix, canned beans and other pantry staples from Save A Lot.
  • Given that $1 invested can help provide 10 meals** for children, Save A Lot encourages all shoppers to help make an impactful difference for youth across the country.
  • No Kid Hungry has a plan to help make sure those children get the healthy meals they need to thrive.
  • Our Bags for a Brighter Holiday program gives Save A Lot shoppers a direct way to help us do a lot of good.

 Consumers Agree: It’s Easier to Eat More Produce and Reduce Food Waste with Frozen Fruits and Vegetables on Hand

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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Frozen fruits and vegetables help make it easier for a variety of households and demographic groups to easily increase their produce consumption and reduce their food waste.

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  • Frozen fruits and vegetables help make it easier for a variety of households and demographic groups to easily increase their produce consumption and reduce their food waste.
  • The report, Frozen Fruits & Vegetables: Perceptions, Uses and Expectations among U.S. Consumers and SNAP-Eligible Households, revealed that the widespread purchase and use help increase produce consumption.
  • Among the more than 1,500 consumers surveyed, the majority (86%) agreed that having frozen fruits and vegetables makes it easier to eat more produce.
  • Eight out of 10 SNAP-eligible survey respondents agreed that frozen fruits and vegetables make it easier to eat more produce, prevent food waste and help save money.

BRAVO FLORIDA SUPERMARKET HONORED AS COMPANY OF THE YEAR BY THE NATIONAL SUPERMARKET ASSOCIATION AT ITS 11TH ANNUAL FLORIDA GALA

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Krasdale Foods, a 114-year-old, family-owned business providing grocery distribution, merchandising, and marketing to independent grocery store owners, announced that the National Supermarket Association honored Bravo Florida as Company of the Year during its 11th annual Florida Gala on November 19 at the Trump National Doral. 

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  • WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Krasdale Foods, a 114-year-old, family-owned business providing grocery distribution, merchandising, and marketing to independent grocery store owners, announced that the National Supermarket Association honored Bravo Florida as Company of the Yearduring its 11th annual Florida Gala on November 19 at the Trump National Doral.
  • Since expanding to Florida in 2003, Krasdale has worked closely with independent retailers to serve the fast growing and diverse Hispanic population in the state of Florida.
  • Bravo attributes its continued growth to their partnership with Krasdale to the mutual understanding of the complexities of diverse markets and the people who live there.
  • "We are proud of the recognition Bravo Supermarkets has received as Company of the Year by the National Supermarket Association Florida Chapter," said Krasdale President and COO Gus Lebiak.

HARBOR WHOLESALE ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF MTC DISTRIBUTING CO.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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LACEY, Wash, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Harbor Wholesale, the Northwest's top family-owned, independent distributor, acquired Modesto, CA-based MTC Distributing Co.

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  • LACEY, Wash, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Harbor Wholesale, the Northwest's top family-owned, independent distributor, acquired Modesto, CA-based MTC Distributing Co.
  • MTC celebrated 100 years in 2021, and Harbor will join them in 2023.
  • Tom Eakin, CEO & 3rd generation owner of MTC Distributing said, "with the industry constantly evolving; we are taking the opportunity to bring two like-minded, independent companies together.
  • Harbor Wholesale operates distribution centers inLacey, WA, Portland, OR, Roseburg, OR, and the newly added Modesto, CA.Harbor Wholesale is a subsidiary of Harbor Foods.