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SALISBURY, N.C., March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 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,...

SALISBURY, N.C. and LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Food Lion customers can now receive additional savings by accessing in-store coupons through the company's Facebook page, powered by an app Valassis launched on Facebook Platform. The new Facebook application also gives consumers the opportunity to share their coupons with "friends" on the social media network. The app provides Food Lion an innovative social media tool to offer exclusive offers on a variety of items,...

Nine food banks to receive critical funding for programs to provide children with nutritious food CHICAGO, Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Feeding America announced today that the Food Lion Charitable Foundation and the Western Union Foundation have again joined forces to support programs that enrich the lives of children by donating a total of $200,000 to Feeding America and nine of its member food banks. The Food Lion Charitable Foundation's contribution is in...

SALISBURY, N.C., Aug. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Food Lion, Harveys and Reid's have been notified that the companies are part of the national Splendid Products voluntary recall for Daniella mangoes. Upon notification from the supplier, all affected items were immediately removed from store shelves. Splendid Products voluntarily recalled Daniella mangoes this week due to possible salmonella contamination. The recalled items include mangoes with PLU No. 4051 and purchase dates would...

SALISBURY, N.C., June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Food Lion will kick off its Children's Miracle Network Hospital's® Miracle Summer Balloon Campaign, Wednesday, June 6 to support local children and their families receiving medical care from 32 children's hospitals. The four-week campaign allows customers to donate $1 at the register, in exchange for $5 coupons that can be used for produce, milk or Magnum ice cream, at all Food Lion stores. The summer campaign ends June 26. A similar...

Food Lion associates and customers raised a record $4.5 million Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) March 23, 2012 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 grocer 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...

SALISBURY, N.C., March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Food Lion, Harveys and Reid's with its eleventh consecutive ENERGY STAR award. "We are honored to receive this ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence award and are committed to being strong corporate citizens in the communities in which we operate," said Susan Sollenberger, director of energy, maintenance and equipment purchasing at Delhaize America South. "Food Lion,...

SALISBURY, N.C., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Food Lion announced today its continued support of the 100th Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament by sponsoring several events, including the women's tournament, a health and wellness symposium, Miss CIAA Pageant and Taste of Food Lion event hosted by Celebrity Chefs, "The Neelys." All events will be held Feb. 28 through March 4 in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120227/CL60035)...

SALISBURY, N.C., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Food Lion, one of the nation's largest grocers, announced today it has selected Mullen as its advertising agency of record. Mullen will be responsible for developing Food Lion's advertising campaigns and partnering with the company on integrated marketing initiatives in support of the Food Lion brand. "Mullen will be a great partner to enhance the Food Lion brand, especially as we continue to implement the new Food Lion strategy in...

SALISBURY, N.C., Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Food Lion is now offering its MVP customers Southern Living magazine of tasty recipes and useful tips to help shoppers prepare special treats for entertaining family and friends throughout the holiday season. Customers may take advantage of the colorful guide by presenting their MVP card to the cashier at checkout. Shoppers also must spend at least $35 and purchase one Kraft Foods or ConAgra Foods product. These products are easily...