Due to the ongoing health and safety risks associated with COVID-19, BGC Racing has made the decision to cancel the annual Brookshire’s and Super 1 Foods Heroes Run which was set for Oct. 24 in Shreveport, Louisiana. In the coming weeks, BGC Racing plans to present donations totaling $80,000 to non-profit organizations with proceeds from […]
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Hy-Vee Primary Sponsor Of Entry At Sunday’s 104th Indianapolis 500
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee is teaming up with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) to be the primary sponsor of Spencer Pigot’s No. 45 NTT Indycar Series entry at the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, Aug. 23. Hy-Vee also will be an associate sponsor of Graham Rahal’s entry for the Indy 500. […]
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Pepsi Celebrates Elite Football Fans In New Marketing Campaign
While there is much uncertainty in the world of sports right now, one thing is certain: elite football fans will be watching this season. These elite football watchers exist all across the U.S. – in fact, 95 percent of NFL fans watch games on TV. This is the inspiration for the new 2020 Pepsi football campaign – “Made […]
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Newest Line Of Table One Cheeses Coming This Fall
With 75 years of experience in importing the finest specialty cheeses and gourmet groceries, Elizabeth, New Jersey-based Atalanta is offering its newest line of Table One cheeses, including Feta, Blue Cheese, Italian Parmesan, Gouda and more. “We are excited to bring the Table One line to retailers and specialty stores across the country,” said Scott […]
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NCA Future Leadership Program Applications Open For 2021 Class
The National Confectioners Association’s Young Professionals Network has opened the application for the 2021 class of its Future Leadership Program. It provides professional development resources, including mentorship opportunities and complimentary registration to NCA’s signature events, to young professionals aspiring to leadership roles in the confectionery industry. “A successful future for the chocolate and candy industry depends on […]
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Natural Grocers Opens In Rio Rancho, NM On Aug. 27
Natural Grocers is relocating its Rio Rancho, New Mexico, store just 4.6 miles up the road to its new location at 921 Pat D’Arco Hwy. on Thursday, Aug. 27. The new store is bigger and will offer Rio Rancho residents and existing customers access to an even larger range of fresh, 100-percent organic produce, natural and organic […]
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J&D Produce Now Operating As Little Bear Produce
Edinburg, Texas-based J&D Produce will now operate under the name Little Bear Produce. To ensure brand cohesion and consistent messaging across the board, J&D Produce made the decision this year to operate as Little Bear Produce since most of the industry is already familiar with the name. As the company continues to grow and evolve, […]
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Kroger Outlines New Stakeholder Priorities In 2020 ESG Report
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. has released its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting progress toward its sustainability goals and confirming the company’s commitment to creating communities free of hunger and waste. Kroger’s 2020 ESG report leads with an updated materiality assessment, outlining the ESG topics most meaningful to the company’s key stakeholders. The […]