Publix

PuPublix is the largest employee-owned grocery chain in the United States. Founded in 1930, Publix employs over 200,000 associates. We are privately-owned, hold no long-term debt, have avoided layoffs, and continue to grow year after year.

<div>  <p>    Publix is the largest employee-owned grocery chain in the United States.  </p></div>

Publix recognized on Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Women list

A new wave of meat, fish, and poultry alternatives are driving this hyper-growth industry into the mainstream

Plant-based Meat

Suppliers of plant ingredients such as legumes, mycelia, and other proteins for the production of plant-based meat, fish, poultry, and pork products; suppliers of technology related to the production of plant-based meat

Producers of plant-based pork alternatives using plant proteins such as pea, soy, wheat, etc. Some startups also use unique ingredients such as mushroom mycelium (whole-cut bacon) and jack fruits (pulled pork) to produce pork alternatives. Products are manufactured mostly in sausage or pulled (pork) form

Producers of plant-based chicken, turkey, and duck alternatives using plant proteins such as peas, soy, wheat, etc. Products are manufactured mostly in nuggets or shredded form

Producers of plant-based seafood alternatives using plant proteins such as peas, soy, chickpeas, etc. Some startups use more unique ingredients such as algae, konjac (a Japanese yam root), tomatoes, and eggplants. Products are manufactured mostly in shredded form or as cuts (for sushi)

Producers of plant-based beef alternatives using plant proteins such as peas, soy, wheat, mung beans, etc. Products are manufactured mostly in a burger patty, sausage, meatball, or minced form

Bringing fresh produce closer to consumers with efficient, advanced technology.

Vertical Farming

A soilless growing method that combines aquaculture with hydroponics. A crop's roots are placed directly in containers of nutrient-enriched water connected to fish farming tanks, allowing crops to absorb a continuous supply of nutrients from the waste produced by the fish.

A soilless growing method that places crops' roots directly in containers filled with nutrient-enriched water.

A soilless growing method that suspends crops in the air with a sprinkler or misting system used to spray the exposed roots with a nutrient-rich solution.

Startups that produce and sell modular growing systems that can be placed within containers (e.g. small containers, shipping containers) and buildings or rooms. The containers can be located in a variety of places, such as retail stores, parking lots, and kitchens.

A concentration of wealth and a willingness to adopt age-in-place technologies present new opportunities.

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 <p>Healthpilot, a healthcare technology company, has teamed up with Publix Supermarkets to offer seniors a simplified way to choose Medicare plans via the Publix website. This collaboration permits Publix Pharmacy patrons to use Healthpilot's AI-enabled platform for comparing Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans, with Publix Pharmacy being a favored pharmacy.</p>
 <p>The platform evaluates individual requirements such as physician networks, pharmacies, prescription medications, and lifestyle necessities to deliver tailored Medicare plan suggestions.</p>
 <p>This partnership is designed to address the issue of Medicare plan choice. Current studies indicate that despite the availability of an average of 43 Medicare Advantage plans and 21 Part D individual prescription drug plans, seven out of 10 seniors do not compare plans.</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> Earlier this year, in July, Healthpilot <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/31639"> raised </a> an undisclosed sum of funding from Humana. At the time of the fundraise, Healthpilot noted it would use part of the funds to grow its brand online. Through the partnership with Publix, the company appears to have taken steps toward achieving this goal.</p>

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