Awards pour in for Southeastern Grocers’ wine, beer, spirits and Own Brand products

Grocer receives top honors from USA Wine, Beer and Spirits Ratings and Store Brands Editors’ Picks

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (August 28, 2024) – Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, was recently honored with 80 awards from USA Wine, Beer and Spirits Ratings by the Beverage Trade Network, including Best in Show nods for SunBay Cellars Bubbles and Monte Carlo International Lager. The grocer was also recognized with six Store Brands Editors’ Picks awards for select Own Brand products honoring innovation, functionality, market success and overall impact on the industry.

“We are deeply honored to receive these accolades, which are a testament to our continued commitment to quality and innovation. Our unwavering dedication lies in providing a diverse range of exceptional products that consistently surpass expectations. Our customers can count on us to provide award-winning products at a winning price every time they shop."

___Dewayne Rabon, Chief Merchandising Officer for Southeastern Grocers

USA Wine, Beer and Spirits Ratings bestowed a combined 80 gold, silver and bronze medals for the grocer’s award-winning private label and market-exclusive alcohol offerings. The recognition includes two Best in Show honors for SEG’s private label SunBay Cellars Bubbles sparkling wine and market exclusive Monte Carlo International Lager, along with the following nine gold-rated wine, beer and tequila winners:

Decoded Napa Valley Cabernet
Decoded Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Juicy Hill Merlot
Lion’s Ridge Red Blend
Monte Carlo International Lager (Gold and Best in Show by Country – Guatemala)
Piedra Azul Reposado Tequila
SunBay Cellars Bubbles (Gold and Best in Show by Country – Spain)
Surf Break Hard Seltzer Lemonade – Black Cherry
Sweet Bitch Moscato

SEG also received six Store Brands Editors’ Picks awards for the following Own Brand products:

Know & Love Strawberry Banana Blend Frozen Fruit
Prestige Blueberry Crisp Ice Cream
Naturally Better Organic Gluten Free Butternut Squash Ready to Eat Soup Pouch
SE Grocers Plantain Chips
SE Grocers Strawberry Kiwi Sparkling Water
SE Grocers You’d Assume It’s Butter Dairy Spread

Available at all Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores and liquor stores, these awardwinning products are examples of SEG’s dedication to delivering both quality and value for its customers. The grocer’s line of Own Brand products – Essentials, SE Grocers, Prestige and Know & Love – offer nearly 8,000 items to help customers save an average of 20% compared to national brands, providing affordability without compromising quality. In 2023, SEG’s Own Brand products and marketexclusive lines garnered more than 150 awards, demonstrating their excellence and consumer appeal. Continuing its commitment to meet customer demand for transparency and quality, SEG’s Know & Love product line has expanded to offer shoppers access to nearly 1,000 clean-label products, reinforcing the grocer’s dedication to providing affordable, high-quality options. Know & Love was also recognized with a Store Brands’ 2024 Game Changers award in the product innovation category, which honors people, brands and innovations making a difference in the private label industry.

Customers can also maximize their savings by using the grocer’s award-winning rewards program, which offers additional deals, digital coupons and points that can be redeemed for discounts on groceries. Simply activate exclusive percent back offers and discover personalized digital coupons through the Harveys Supermarket or Winn-Dixie apps or websites to reap incredible savings.

For additional product, rewards and savings information, visit www.harveyssupermarkets.com and www.winndixie.com.

Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is an omnichannel retailer serving customers in brick-and-mortar grocery stores and liquor stores, as well as online with convenient grocery delivery and curbside pickup throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie are well-known and wellrespected regional brands with deep heritages, strong neighborhood ties, proud histories of giving back, talented and caring associates and a strong commitment to providing the best possible quality and value to customers. For more information, visit www.harveyssupermarkets.com and www.winndixie.com.

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