08/17/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/17/2022 13:29
At Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, we are committed to the development of lasting change for our people, our community and our planet, which includes some of the earth's smallest, yet essential inhabitants - pollinators.
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Honeybees, butterflies, birds, bats and other pollinators are fundamental to the development of the earth's flowering plants and crops, which makes them vital to our world's food supply. According to a report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), approximately 35% of the world's food crops rely on animal pollinators for reproduction1. Without pollinators, we would experience extensive food shortages and exacerbated global warming. The use of pesticides in conventional farming methods is perpetuating the destruction of pollinator habitats resulting in the loss of pollinators entirely.
As we pursue purposeful change, we will continue to develop our commitments to further support opportunities that advance pollinator-friendly practices in the Southeast and beyond. Together, with the help of our valued supplier partners, SEG will steadfastly work toward creating stronger communities, sustainable products and a more viable world for all.
1U.S. Department of Agriculture, The Importance of Pollinators, https://www.usda.gov/peoples-garden/pollinators#:~:text=Pollinators%20by%20Numbers,bees%20help%20increase%20crop%20yields.
About Southeastern Grocers
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is one of the largest conventional supermarket companies in the U.S. SEG grocery stores, liquor stores and in-store pharmacies serve communities throughout the five southeastern states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie are well-known and well-respected regional brands with deep heritages, strong neighborhood ties, proud histories of giving back, talented and caring associates and strong commitments to providing the best possible quality and value to customers. For more information, visit www.frescoymas.com, www.harveyssupermarkets.com and www.winndixie.com.
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