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MEDIA CONTACTChristy Phillips-Brown, APRExternal Communications Director 704-310-2221 or cphillips-brown@foodlion.com Tenisha Waldo 704-310-2858 or tkwaldo@foodlion.com June 4, 2013FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEReid’s Announces 2013 Summer Campaign to Benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals®
Customers Can Donate $1 at Register to Help Local Children Receive Medical Care
April 27, 2013FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPRODUCT RECALL - Orville Redenbacher's® Classic Kettle Korn Ready-to-Eat Popcorn is Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
Product: Orville Redenbacher's® Classic Kettle Korn
For more information about the recall, click here for the FDA release. March 28, 2013FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPRODUCT RECALL - Rich Products Corporation Recalls Frozen Snack Products
Product: Farm Rich frozen products
March 27, 2013FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPRODUCT RECALL - Lisy Corporation of Miami, Fla., is voluntarily recalling select seasoning blendsLisy Corporation of Miami, Fla., is voluntarily recalling select seasoning blends because they contain the ingredient soy that is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. List of products on recall include: Product: LISY FAJITA SEASONING Size: 14oz UPC #: 9678650005 Product: LISY SEASONED MEAT TENDERIZER Size: 14oz UPC # 9678650031 Product: LISY COMPLETE SEASON Size: 4oz UPC # 9678660045 Product: LISY ALL PURPOSE SEAS/PEPPER Size: 5oz UPC # 9678660046 Product: LISY ALL PURPOSE SEASON Size: 5oz UPC # 9678660047 Product: LISY SEASON MEAT TENDERIZER Size: 5oz UPC # 9678660050 Product: LISY FAJITA SEASONING Size: 5oz UPC # 9678660054 There were no lot numbers identifying the bottles. Any products purchased from March 1, 2011 to March 27, 2013 should be returned. Affected products have been removed from store shelves. Customers who may have purchased the these products are urged to dispose of the item and bring the receipt to their local store for a full refund. This product should not be consumed. For more information about the recall, click here to visit the USDA website. March 19, 2013FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFood Lion, Harveys and Reid’s Honored with Twelfth Consecutive EPA ENERGY STAR AwardFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESALISBURY, N.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Food Lion, Harveys and Reid’s with its twelfth consecutive ENERGY STAR award for their continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency. "We are honored to receive this ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence award for the twelfth year and are committed to increasing energy efficiency in our stores," Susan Sollenberger, director of energy, maintenance and equipment purchasing at Delhaize America South. "Food Lion, Harveys and Reid’s remain dedicated to environmental stewardship and are proud to continue to lead the way with energy conservation initiatives.” Food Lion, Harveys and Reid’s are companies of Delhaize America, the U.S. division of the international retailer Delhaize Group. The 2013 Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Awards are given to a select group of organizations that have exhibited outstanding leadership year after year. These winners have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by setting and achieving aggressive goals, and employing innovative energy efficiency approaches. These awards recognize ongoing leadership across the ENERGY STAR program, including energy-efficient products, services, new homes, and buildings in the commercial, industrial, and public sectors. Winners are selected from the nearly 20,000 organizations that participate in the ENERGY STAR program. "EPA is recognizing Food Lion, Harveys, and Reid’s for earning EPA’s highest ENERGY STAR award - the 2013 Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award,” said Bob Perciasepe, Acting Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. "The companies lead the field with their commitment to energy efficiency and demonstrates how all Americans can save energy, save money, and create a healthier environment.” The grocers collectively have been leaders in the energy and environmental sector for many years and have one of the most advanced retail energy conservation programs in the country. For more than a decade, the grocers have been dedicated to numerous sustainability initiatives, such as energy conservation and reducing carbon dioxide emissions throughout its 10-state footprint, reducing its energy consumption by more than 31 percent since 2000 or 2.8 trillion BTUs. -END- About Food Lion Food Lion, based in Salisbury, N.C., is a company of Delhaize America, the U.S. division of Brussels-based Delhaize Group (NYSE: DEG) and operates more than 1,100 supermarkets. The company employs approximately 58,000 associates delivering quality products, low prices and service to customers in 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. For more information, visit www.foodlion.com. Find Food Lion business updates on Twitter @FoodLionNews or at www.foodlion.com/corporate/pressroom. About Harveys Harveys is an affiliate of Delhaize America, a subsidiary of Brussels-based Delhaize Group (DEG) (NYSE:DEG). Harveys operates 73 stores in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. For more information go to www.harveys-supermarkets.com. About Reid’s Reid’s is a subsidiary of Delhaize America, the U.S. division of Brussels-based Delhaize Group (NYSE: DEG) and operates 11 stores in South Carolina. For more information, visit www.reidsgroceries.com. About ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money, and help protect the environment for future generations. Nearly 20,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, and buildings. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov. CONTACT: Benny L. Smith Manager, External Communications Delhaize America 704-310-4077 blsmith@foodlion.com Kristinn Vazquez (202) 343-9062 Vazquez.Kristinn@epa.gov ### February 15, 2013FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEReid’s Launches Annual Easter Seals Shop&Care Fundraising Campaign to Assist Children and Adults with Disabilities
Customers Can Purchase Specially-Marked Items or Donate at Register February 13 through March 12, 2013
December 10, 2012FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPRODUCT RECALL - Knorr Pasta Sides Cheesy Bacon Macaroni
Product: Knorr Pasta Sides Cheesy Bacon Macaroni
Aug. 30, 2012FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFood Lion, Harveys and Reid’s Remove Daniella Mangoes from Store Shelves
Supplier Notifies Company of Voluntary Recall Aug. 30, 2012FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPRODUCT RECALL - Daniella Mangoes Removed from Reid’s Stores
SALISBURY, N.C. — All products potentially impacted by a recent voluntary recall of mangoes have been removed from shelves at Reid’s stores.
May 25, 2012FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEReid’s Offers Free “Burnout” Cook-Off Event for Aiken, S.C., Customers Saturday
SALISBURY, N.C. — Reid’s invites Aiken, S.C., customers to participate in its “Burnout” Cook-off event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 26 in the parking lot of its 1048 York St., location.
Class I - Urgent Product Recall: AlsoSalt Butter Flavored Salt Substitute
May 19, 2012
Delhaize America banners Food Lion, Bottom Dollar Food, Reid’s and Harveys have pulled AlsoSalt Butter Flavored Salt Substitute in response to the manufacturer’s voluntary product recall. The item is a 2.5 oz. bottle with all expirations dates being affected by the recall. The recall was initiated due to the product containing an undeclared milk allergen. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life threating allergic reactions if they consume this product. Therefore, we immediately conducted a voluntary product recall. Consumers are encouraged to return the product (UPC # 8-94180-00002) for a full refund.
Apr. 23, 2012FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEReid’s Offers Free “Burnout” Cook-Off Event for Saluda, S.C., Customers Saturday
SALISBURY, N.C. — Reid’s invites Saluda, S.C., customers to participate in its “Burnout” Cook-off event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 28 in the parking lot of its 605 Travis Ave., location.
Food Lion Manufacturer Expands Recall of Store Brand Taco Dinner Kits
April 13, 2012
On April 6, the company issued a voluntary recall after learning that the Food Lion-branded hard/soft taco dinner kit may have contained a milk allergen in chicken Caesar-flavored seasoning. The seasoning was not properly marked and was mistakenly included in the taco dinner kit by the manufacturer. After learning of the error, the stores immediately pulled the product from shelves. The manufacturer has since expanded the recall to include additional products with the incorrect seasoning.
For Immediate Release April 6, 2012 Food Lion Manufacturer Recalls Store Brand Hard/Soft Taco Dinner KitRecalled Products Were Produced Under the Food Lion Store Brand Label and Sold at Food Lion, Harveys and Reid’s StoresSALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion, Harveys and Reid’s stores issued a voluntary recall this evening for one lot code of the Food Lion store brand hard/soft taco dinner due to a manufacturer error. Food Lion, Harveys and Reid’s received notification from the manufacturer of Food Lion store brand products that the Food Lion-branded hard/soft taco dinner may contain a milk allergen in chicken Caesar-flavored seasoning, which is not properly marked and was mistakenly included in the taco dinner kit by the manufacturer. After learning of the error, the stores immediately pulled the product from shelves. The recall includes only one product – the Food Lion store brand hard/soft taco dinner – sold at Food Lion, Harveys and Reid’s grocery stores with the following UPC 3582605118, lot number of ga-aug07125, and pack size of 13.4 ounces. The recall is being issued in an abundance of caution, and customers who may have purchased the recalled product are urged to return the item to their local Food Lion, Harveys or Reid’s store for a full refund. About Food Lion Food Lion, based in Salisbury, N.C., is a subsidiary of Delhaize America, the U.S. division of Brussels-based Delhaize Group (NYSE: DEG). The company operates more than 1,100 supermarkets in 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, and employs approximately 57,000 associates. For more information, visit www.foodlion.com. About Harveys Harveys is an affiliate of Delhaize America, a subsidiary of Brussels-based Delhaize Group (DEG) (NYSE:DEG). Harveys operates 73 stores in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. For more information go to www.harveys-supermarkets.com. About Reid’s Reid’s is a subsidiary of Delhaize America, the U.S. division of Brussels-based Delhaize Group (NYSE: DEG) and operates 11 stores in South Carolina. For more information, visit www.reidsgroceries.com. Contact: Tenisha Waldo 704-310-2858 tkwaldo@foodlion.com ###
For Immediate Release March 21, 2012 Reid’s Offers Free “Burnout” Cook-Off Event for St. George, S.C., Customers SaturdaySALISBURY, N.C. — Reid’s invites St. George, S.C., customers to participate in its “Burnout” Cook-off event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 31 in the parking lot of its 5982 W. Jim Bilton Blvd., location.The free event offers customers a way to display their outdoor cooking skills while also competing for a chance win up to $350 in free Reid's groceries. “We invite our South Carolina customers to come out and support their friends and family as they show off their grilling skills for a chance to win prizes,” said Reid Boylston, Director of Operations for Reid's stores. “This fun-filled, free event is our way of saying thank you to our customers.” Customers who enter the cook-off contest may sign-up the day of the event to prepare their favorite grilled entrée for judges and the public to enjoy. There is no cost to enter the contest. Entrants are asked to grill enough food for 10 people. Judging will begin at noon. The first place winner will receive $200 in free Reid’s groceries. The second place winner will receive $100 in free Reid’s groceries and the third place will receive $50 in free Reid’s groceries. Shoppers who do not wish to grill can still enjoy the free event by sampling foods and receiving free Reid’s giveaways. In addition, customers at all Reid’s locations throughout South Carolina can take advantage of additional savings during special promotions from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. About Reid’s Reid’s is a subsidiary of Delhaize America, the U.S. division of Brussels-based Delhaize Group (NYSE: DEG) and operates 11 stores in South Carolina. For more information, visit www.reidsgroceries.com. ###
For Immediate Release March 21, 2012 Reid's Associates and Customers Surpass Goal by Raising a Record $4.5 Million during 2012 Easter Seals Four-Week CampaignRALEIGH, N.C. – Reid's and Food Lion associates and customers raised a record $4.5 million during their annual Shop&Care for Easter Seals, representing a 22 percent increase over last year. The grocers set a goal this year of $4 million for Easter Seals. Since Food Lion first initiated the Shop&Care program 21 years ago, the company has raised more than $33 million for Easter Seals."We are pleased that our associates and customers joined together to raise a record-breaking $4.5 million, which we believe will make a tremendous impact in the lives of children and adults who live with disabilities" said Food Lion Senior Vice President James Egan. "Because of these efforts, more than 100,000 children, families and adults throughout 11 Easter Seals affiliates in the Southeast will benefit from our collective donations." The four-week program, which began Feb. 15 and closed March 13, ended with unprecedented results by setting a new corporate record for Reid's and Food Lion. During the campaign, customers purchased Shop&Care products in stores and made $1 donations at checkout. In addition, associates also hosted various community events to benefit Easter Seals. Shop&Care began 21 years ago with Food Lion stores in North Carolina. During this year’s Shop&Care program, over 32 million customers that shopped our stores in all Food Lion and Reid’s stores along the East Coast were given the opportunity to support their local Easter Seals affiliate. Easter Seals also partnered with national-brand manufacturers to sponsor special in-store promotions on more than 200 products, contributing nearly $1.4 million to this year’s campaign total. More than 1,100 stores participated in this year’s Shop&Care program, which engages customers, associates, vendors and brokers. In addition to the in-store campaign, Reid's also sponsored a $10,000 Shop&Care online challenge where supporters voted to help their local affiliate earn an additional gift from Reid's. Easter Seals Central Pennsylvania had the most votes and will receive an extra $6,000 from Food Lion. Easter Seals South Carolina and Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia had the second and third highest votes and will receive an additional $3,000 and $1,000 respectively. "More and more consumers identify with a retailer who is also good corporate citizen. Food Lion is a deeply valued partner of Easter Seals, and they are making a tremendous impact in the lives of those we have the privilege of serving here in North Carolina and throughout our network of Easter Seals affiliates in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states where Food Lion operates," said C. L. Cochran, president and CEO of Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia. About Easter Seals Easter Seals is the leading, national non-profit provider of services for individuals living with autism, developmental, physical and mental disabilities and other special needs. For 90 years Easter Seals has offered help and hope to children and adults living with disabilities and to the families who love them. For more information, visit www.shopandcare.com. About Reid’s Reid’s is a subsidiary of Delhaize America, the U.S. division of Brussels-based Delhaize Group (NYSE: DEG) and operates 11 stores in South Carolina. For more information, visit www.reidsgroceries.com. CONTACT (Food Lion): Benny L. Smith Corporate Communications blsmith@foodlion.com 704-310-4077 CONTACT (Easter Seals): Jeff Smith Vice President Office of Communications jeff.smith@eastersealsucp.com 919-865-8672 ###
For Immediate Release
March 1, 2012 Food Lion, Harveys Supermarket and Reid’s Win Honored with Eleventh Consecutive EPA ENERGY STAR Award
Grocers Will Receive Award in Washington, D.C., March 15
For Immediate Release
February 3, 2012 Food Recall - Private Brand Potato Salad Products Prepared by Reser’s Fine Foods and Allison’s Gourmet KitchensDelhaize America Banners Bloom, Bottom Dollar Food, Food Lion, Reid’s and Sweetbay Recall Private Brand Potato Salad Products Prepared by Reser’s Fine Foods and Allison’s Gourmet KitchensRecalled Products Were Produced Under the Private Brand Labels of Food Lion or Hannaford and Include Use-by Dates of March 12 through March 15 SALISBURY, N.C. and TAMPA, FLA. — Delhaize America banners Bloom, Bottom Dollar Food, Food Lion, Reid’s and Sweetbay announced today a recall of its private brand potato salad products sold under the Food Lion or Hannaford brand as well as a recall of national brand Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens potato salad sold in bulk from the full service deli cases at Bloom, Food Lion, Reid’s and Sweetbay stores. The potato salad products include:
The company received notification from one of its private brand potato salad providers, Reser’s Fine Foods, that the product may have been produced with whole eggs that are part of a broader national recall that may be affected with affected with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall is being issued in an abundance of caution, and customers who may have purchased the recalled products are urged to return the items to their local Bloom, Bottom Dollar Food, Food Lion, Reid’s or Sweetbay stores for a full refund. Delhaize America grocery stores Hannaford Supermarkets and Harveys are not affected by this recall. ### About Delhaize America About Food Lion Family
For Immediate Release November 16, 2010 Food Lion Family, Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food Kick Off Annual Hunger Has a Cure CampaignGrocers Aim to Raise 1.5 Million Pounds of Food for Feeding America Food BanksSALISBURY, N.C. — Starting today, the Food Lion family of banners, Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food kick off the ninth annual “Hunger Has a Cure” campaign to support local food banks affiliated with Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief charity. The campaign, which gives customers the opportunity to purchase ready-made food boxes or donate food in bins, runs through Dec. 27. The supermarket chains hope to collectively surpass previous box donation counts and raise over 1.5 million pounds of food, valued at over $1.2 million, during the 2011 “Hunger Has a Cure” campaign. “We believe that, as a grocer, we can make a difference in our communities by joining forces with Feeding America, and our customers and associates to fight hunger – one box at a time,” said Bill Garcia, community relations manager for Food Lion Family, Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food. The ready-made food boxes contain six items of private label product and they are available at Food Lion, Harveys, Reid’s, Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food stores for $4.99 each. All stores will have a designated food collection area where customers can place the food boxes or other non-perishable items. In addition, once supplies run out, customers can make cash donations at the register. Since January 2011, Food Lion Family, Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food grocery donations to Feeding America have amounted to more than 34 million pounds of food, valued at more than $76 million. The grocers’ long-standing partnership with Feeding America dates back to 2002, and over the years, more than 294 million pounds of food have been donated to Feeding America and its affiliated food banks. For more than 50 years, Food Lion Family, Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food have served as caring neighbors and strong corporate citizens in the communities in which they operate. Through corporate and foundation giving, campaigns carried out by its many stores, local programs and individual associate involvement, Food Lion Family, Bloom and Bottom Dollar Food support communities and numerous nonprofit organizations. ### About Reid’s Reid’s is a subsidiary of Delhaize America, the U.S. division of Brussels-based Delhaize Group (NYSE: DEG) and operates 11 stores in South Carolina. For more information, visit www.reidsgroceries.com. About Feeding America Feeding America provides low-income individuals and families with the fuel to survive and even thrive. As the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, our network members supply food to more than 37 million Americans each year, including 14 million children and 3 million seniors. Serving the entire United States, more than 200 member food banks support 61,000 agencies that address hunger in all of its forms. For more information on how you can fight hunger in your community and across the country, visit http://www.feedingamerica.org. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/FeedingAmerica or follow our news on Twitter at twitter.com/FeedingAmerica.
For Immediate Release
July 15, 2010 Delhaize America Announces Sustainable Seafood Sourcing ProgramIndustry-Leading Approach Provides Comprehensive Sourcing Program for all Seafood and Promotes Local FisheriesSCARBOROUGH, Maine; SALISBURY, N.C.; and TAMPA, Fla., -- Delhaize America today announced its banners – Hannaford, Sweetbay, Bottom Dollar Food, and Food Lion family of banners, including Food Lion, Bloom, Harveys and Reid’s – will operate under a new sustainable seafood sourcing program. The supermarkets will move to selling seafood from sources that are managed to sustain the availability of seafood for current and future generations. The supermarkets' new seafood policy requires suppliers to verify that seafood is coming from sources managed for sustainability and encourages sourcing locally. The requirement applies to all seafood in the stores, including fresh, frozen and packaged fish and shellfish. All suppliers are required to be compliant with the program by March 31, 2011. "We want our shoppers to have confidence that seafood they buy from us is from fisheries that are viable and maintained for the future," said George Parmenter, a Corporate Responsibility manager for Delhaize America. “The health of fisheries is important to us as a retailer, both for the long-term product supply and for reducing the environmental impacts of products we sell. Our company is committed to operating responsibly, and our new program reinforces this commitment.” The new sustainable seafood sourcing program was developed in close partnership with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), a non-profit marine science center. The comprehensive sustainable seafood policy requires all suppliers demonstrate that their seafood products come from well-managed fisheries. The fisheries, which could also be certified under a variety of sustainable certifications (such as the Marine Stewardship Council), must demonstrate a detailed management plan which includes the following components:
Another core component of the policy is the requirement that all seafood be fully traceable to the port of landing or farm. As a result, all Delhaize America supermarkets will have immediate access to information about where the product was harvested, thus enabling the company to confirm claims around sustainable harvest. The company has also built rewards into the system for seafood businesses that adopt sustainable harvesting practices, such as strategies to minimize accidental catch of fish not intended for market or to prevent damage to marine habitats. Delhaize America’s ongoing Quality Assurance processes throughout the Delhaize America supply chain are part of the sustainable seafood sourcing programs. As the first step in implementing the policy, all Delhaize America banners are collecting data from all seafood suppliers and are working with GMRI to evaluate that information. By March 31, 2011, all seafood products sold in Delhaize America’s 1,600 stores, including Hannaford, Sweetbay, Food Lion family of banners and Bottom Dollar Food, must demonstrate compliance with the policy or show a clear action plan to reach compliance. "The new policy encourages ongoing improvement in sustainability practices and promotes local fisheries," added Parmenter. "Our customers prefer local seafood, and we believe buying local provides fresh food, supports our local economies, and reduces environmental impacts from transporting seafood from longer distances. Through this work, we will ensure that the local seafood we’ve always sourced for customers will be healthy for the local environment and around for future generations to enjoy." The seafood sustainability policy will be available on the Bloom, Bottom Dollar Food, Food Lion, Hannaford and Sweetbay Web sites. ### About Delhaize America Delhaize America is a leading supermarket operator in the United States with more than 1,600 stores in 16 states in the eastern United States. Delhaize America operates under the banners Bloom, Bottom Dollar Food, Food Lion, Harveys, Hannaford Supermarkets, Reid’s and Sweetbay, each of which has a distinct strategy and a well-established brand image. Through its multiple banners, Delhaize America is able to target the needs and requirements of specific markets, customize its product and service offerings and maintain strong brand recognition with its local customers. Delhaize America employs approximately 109,000 full-time and part-time associates. About Food Lion Family The Food Lion Family, based in Salisbury, N.C., operates more than 1,300 supermarkets, either directly or through affiliated entities, under the names of Food Lion, Bloom, Harveys or Reid’s. These stores meet local customer needs and preferences for the freshest and best quality products. The Food Lion Family employs approximately 74,000 associates in 11 Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. For more information, visit www.foodlion.com. |
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