CARLISLE, PA - On Friday, Sept. 4, The GIANT Company, known locally as GIANT and MARTIN’S, will celebrate the grand reopening of its Charles Town store located at 190 Flowing Springs Road, following several months of major renovations with festivities and product samplings for customers.

“For 30 years and counting, MARTIN’S has served the Charles Town community, delivering the grocery solutions and products our customers expect,” said Gregory Funkhouser, Charles Town MARTIN’S store manager, in the recent release. “During this remodel, every department throughout the store was touched in some way to allow us to demonstrate our commitment to value and freshness.”

The store remained open during the remodel, and updates included:

• The store’s signature fresh departments – produce, bakery, meat and seafood, and floral – in addition to the center store aisles, have all been updated with improved efficiencies for shoppers and an enhanced assortment of products.
• For today’s busy customers, the deli and prepared foods department has undergone a complete overhaul and now offers more hot and prepared foods and Grab ‘n Go items. A brand-new salad bar was also added to the produce department.
• The store’s beer and wine area has expanded refrigeration and received updates to the overall flow of the aisle.
• The Charles Town store pharmacy also received a full redesign and replacement, with the addition of a consultation room to administer vaccines in a more private setting.
• MARTIN’S signature Wall of Values has also been reimagined, offering one-stop shopping for key sale items from the weekly circular.

As part of the grand re-opening festivities on Sept. 4, Charles Town customers can enjoy a gift card raffle, giveaways, and free cake. A variety of product samplings will take place throughout the store with vendor partners Boar’s Head, Tuscan Boule, Hissho Sushi, among others.

The Charles Town MARTIN’S, which has served the local community since 1996, is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and employs approximately 175 team members.

HOUSTON, TX - There’s a fresh partnership taking shape in Western Canada. EarthFresh and Kamper Farms are joining forces to establish Wild Rose Packing Inc., a potato and onion packing operation based in Southern Alberta.

We are pleased to announce the expansion of EarthFresh and Kamper Farms into Western Canada through the creation of a new packing company, Wild Rose Packing Inc. This joint partnership between EarthFresh and Kamper Farms is established as a new potato & onion packing company based in Southern Alberta.

“We’re very excited about our partnership with Kamper Farms and look forward to building a long and successful relationship together,” said Tom Hughes, CEO of EarthFresh, in the recent release. “Establishing a strong presence in Western Canada is an important part of EarthFresh’s strategy to better serve both our existing and future customers across North America. Together, we’ll have the ability to offer a broad range of high-quality potatoes, including specialty varieties, multiple colors and sizes, and a wide variety of pack formats. Kamper Farms shares our commitment to quality, service, and innovation, and we believe this partnership positions us extremely well for continued growth in the Western Canadian market.”

Through Wild Rose Packing Inc., EarthFresh and Kamper Farms will jointly manage regional packing and distribution for retail and food service customers throughout Western Canada, extending a footprint that already spans the country.

The new facility will have the ability to pack baby potatoes, specialty products, variety programs, as well as high-quality russets, colors, and organics, in all pack sizes and formats.

“Our family is excited to begin the new partnership with Earthfresh," said Henk Kamper, Manager/Partner of Kamper Farms. “We believe that this collaboration will allow us to bring our products to market more efficiently by leveraging Earthfresh’s proven marketing expertise. Our organizations share a commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainably grown products to customers, and we believe this alignment of values will serve consumers exceptionally well. We look forward to building a long-term partnership that strengthens our joint ability to provide the market with sustainably grown produce.”

Kamper's mission of premium quality, consistent product, and excellent service mirrors the standard EarthFresh holds itself to, and their focus on sustainable growing practices and building a viable operation for the next generation reflects the same long-term outlook EarthFresh brings to its own business.