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The Giant Co. says it donates to Future Farmers of America and uses local growers as much as possible.

The Giant Co. puts money toward young farmers

Celebrating National Farmers Day on Oct. 12, The Giant Co. of Carlisle, Pa., said it will donate $20,000 to agriculture education programs growing future generations of food and agriculture leaders.

Amy Sowder

Oct 12, 2023
Produce Retail , PMG Retailer Insight

Sharing all about pears is Beth Eggleston, who has a master’s degree in science and is a registered dietitian nutritionist for Meijer, a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based supercenter chain.

Meijer registered dietitian: Think you know everything about pears?

Here are some “pear”ed-down facts and tips about this favorite fruit.

Beth Eggleston

Oct 06, 2023
Nutrition , PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail

Joseph Bunting of United Supermarkets is PMG's 2023 Produce Retailer of the Year.

Why this guy won PMG’s 2023 Produce Retailer of the Year

Joseph Bunting of United Supermarkets in Texas has been at it a while now, and he’s impressed quite a few people along the way. Dive into the details and find yourself inspired.

Amy Sowder

Oct 04, 2023
Awards , PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail , People

Shown with a floral blanket, from left, are Giant Food florists Gina Balzano, Kathleen Marvel, Veronica Worsley, Jennifer Gobble and Mary Pat Walbrecher.

Giant Food florists weave Preakness Stakes winner horse blankets

When Kathleen Marvel took a job as supermarket florist, she didn’t expect her creations would be seen on TV by millions worldwide.

Amy Sowder

Sep 29, 2023
Floral , PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail

Giant Food’s Healthy Living team works with organizations in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia plus Delaware area on different types of programs, mainly produce prescriptions. Each individual organization controls its own program.

How produce prescriptions work at Giant Food

Leslie Jefferson, a certified nutrition specialist and community health manager at Giant Food, expands what food-as-medicine means for a grocery store by factoring in equal access to healthy opportunities for all.

Amy Sowder

Sep 28, 2023
PMG Retailer Insight , Nutrition , Produce Retail

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