Pulmuone is celebrating Earth Month with the launch of limited-edition packaging designs, appearing on tofu products nationwide throughout April. Pulmuone’s limited-time packaging is returning for the second year in a row, this year with bright illustrations that highlight the beauty of nature and showcase greener habits – from planting trees and enjoying outdoor activities to […]
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H-E-B Offers $140K In Grants To Plant Trees Across TX
For Earth Month in April, H-E-B is ramping up its efforts to plant more trees across Texas, awarding $5,000 grants to nonprofits, municipalities and civic organizations interested in planting native trees in publicly accessible areas. Those groups must apply by the May 30 deadline at ourtexasourfuture.com/trees-for-texans. Grant recipients will be notified in July. Launched fall […]
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Mariano’s Diverts 1M Pounds Of Food Waste Into Renewable Energy, Compost
Green Era Campus and Mariano’s are celebrating 1 million pounds of food waste recycled into renewable energy and nutrient-rich compost. The partnership began in 2023 at the Mariano’s location in Evergreen Park, Illinois, and eventually expanded to the Oak Lawn location. The chain plans to include eight additional stores in the program (Bridgeport, Edgewater, Lakeshore East, […]
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Trion’s Shelf Solutions Maximize Retail Profit
Sponsored content Retailers continually face the challenge of boosting shelf space and displaying more SKUs. Though several businesses supply solutions, they do not all deliver the same level of quality, dependability, and client support. A recent discussion with Craig Weiskerger, director of sales, and Rich Wildrick, director of engineering at Trion, shed light on […]
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Upshop Promotes Kennedy, Weber To Drive Strategic Growth
Upshop, a provider of retail technology solutions, has made two strategic promotions within its executive leadership team. Lauren Kennedy has been named SVP of strategic accounts, while Mike Weber has been appointed to the newly created position of chief growth officer. These leadership changes reflect Upshop’s commitment to strengthening its market position and accelerating growth […]
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The Price Optimization Edge Independent Grocers Need
Sponsored content You’re up against some big challenges. Grocery pricing is tough. Rising costs are squeezing margins, competition is heating up, and shoppers are expecting great value and an exciting assortment. How can you stay on top? The answer’s simpler than you might think. Price optimization powered by competitive intelligence. It’s your secret weapon to […]
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PepsiCo’s Watershed Projects Aim To Replenish Millions Of Gallons Of Water
PepsiCo’s more than $1.8 million investment in four watershed replenishment programs in the U.S. last year aims to provide multi-pronged benefits to land and communities in high water-risk areas. Replenishing water in high water-risk areas is integral to PepsiCo’s broader pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) ambition of becoming Net Water Positive by 2030. The projects take specialized approaches […]
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Natural Grocers Celebrates Annual Ladybug Love Campaign
In honor of Earth Month, Natural Grocers is partnering with Rodale Institute for its annual Ladybug Love campaign, encouraging communities to pledge to protect beneficial insects and further the organization’s mission to help farmers adopt regenerative organic agricultural methods. For more than 77 years, Rodale Institute has advanced organic agriculture through science, proving that “healthy […]