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And now, the oop to yesterday’s alley!

Posted on April 9, 2013October 16, 2020 by CIW

Part 2 of Professor Hartley's letter to Publix... Yesterday we shared the first half of a letter from Anne Hartley, a faculty member at Ft. Myers' own Florida Gulf Coast University (Eagles throwin' alleys!... ok, sorry, that's the last link, we promise) to Publix's Media and Community Relations Manager Brian West. Today, as promised, we bring you the conclusion of >> Read More

Publix customers can advocate perfectly well for themselves, thank you…

Posted on April 8, 2013October 16, 2020 by CIW

FGCU professor takes Publix to task for hollow public relations responses to Fair Food Program In a recent article looking at Publix's growing competition with Walmart on prices, Publix spokesperson Shannon Patten was quoted as saying: "We position ourselves as customer advocates by challenging cost increases from suppliers and making sure such increases are justified," Patten said. "We have been >> Read More

March for Rights, Respect & Fair Food

Posted on March 18, 2013October 16, 2020 by CIW

From March 3 - 17, 2013, the CIW and allies marched 200 miles from Ft. Myers to Lakeland, calling on Publix to join the New Day and sign a Fair Food Agreement! Check out some of the quick links below, or visit the full march site at https://www.ciw-online.org/march. Photo Reports Videos Updates for each day of the March MARCH 3 >> Read More

“To-mah-toes” a sore spot for Publix…

Posted on February 9, 2013October 16, 2020 by CIW

Food justice delegation to Immokalee "highlights the staunch refusal of Florida's largest corporation, Publix supermarkets... to put their weight behind supporting this historic partnership" Earlier this week, leaders in the sustainable food and food justice movements converged on Immokalee for a special delegation organized by Just Harvest USA. For writers, chefs, and farmers alike, the gathering was a powerful opportunity >> Read More

Fair Food protests bring International Human Rights Day home to Florida, Publix!

Posted on December 12, 2011October 16, 2020 by CIW

150 in Miami, 100 in Naples pressure Publix to protect farmworker rights in its tomato supply chain Carrying a hand-written scroll calling on Publix to "honor and guarantee the fundamental human rights of farmworkers which have been violated and ignored far too long," 150 farmworkers and Fair Food activists descended on a newly-opened Publix store in Miami yesterday to press their demands for >> Read More