Smithfield Foods became the first major protein company to commit to becoming carbon negative in all company-owned operations in the United States by 2030. A leader in sustainability for more than two decades, the company said Sept. 3 it will go beyond carbon neutrality to effectively remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits. It will […]
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Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hostess Offers New Fall Flavors And Returning Fan Favorites
As fall approaches, Lenexa, Kansas-based Hostess Brands has announced its lineup of limited time-only products, with returning fall favorites and new flavors alike. Hostess Pumpkin Spice Twinkies, Hostess Iced Pumpkin CupCakes and Hostess Caramel Crunch Donettes are available now. Hitting store shelves later in the season, for the first time, are two new treats in […]
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Coca-Cola Names Leaders For New Operating Units, Beverage Categories
The Coca-Cola Co. has announced appointments for a number of senior roles leading the company’s new operating units and beverage category teams. The selections are part of the company’s broader reorganization, as first announced Aug. 28. The company’s nine new operating units and five global category teams will be supported by the newly created Platform […]
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7-Eleven Continues Global Expansion, Agreement For Stores In Laos
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven continues to expand its presence globally, with a planned entry into Laos. The retailer signed a master franchise agreement with CP ALL Laos Co. to develop and operate the company’s stores in the country. The first branded convenience store is expected to open in Vientiane, the capital city. CP ALL has had […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Home Page Slider, West
Golbon, Core-Mark International Announce Expansion Of Strategic Alliance
Boise, Idaho-based Golbon, a national foodservice buying and marketing group, recently announced an expansion of its alliance with Core-Mark International, a market leader in convenience retail distribution in North America. Under terms of the new agreement, Golbon is adding 14 Core-Mark divisions to its growing distributor membership, bringing the total number of Core-Mark divisions that […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West
Just Egg Available At Several Stores Nationwide After Great Success
Eat Just, a San Francisco, California-based company that aims to create healthier, more sustainable foods, recently announced the largest expansion yet for its award-winning plant-based egg. By the end of the month, Just Egg will be available at more than 17,000 points of retail distribution in the United States, a 40 percent increase from last […]
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Pillsbury Introduces Limited-Edition Mean Girls Toaster Strudel
Pillsbury Toaster Strudel is getting a makeover with the launch of its limited-edition Mean Girls Toaster Strudel, featuring pink icing in collaboration with the iconic film. To introduce the product, Pillsbury Toaster Strudel is launching ‘The Most Fetch’ Toaster Strudel Icing Sweepstakes. To pay homage to the movie-claimed inventor of Toaster Strudel’s daughter, Gretchen Wieners, […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast
New Walmart Health Opens At Newnan Supercenter In Georgia
A new Walmart Health center recently opened at 1025 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan, Georgia, adjacent to the Supercenter. The modern facility provides quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for members of the Newnan community. This Newnan location is the fifth Walmart Health location the retailer has opened. The first opened in September 2019 in Dallas, Georgia. “As […]