During its week of service March 20-26, more than 6,200 Publix employees across the company’s operating areas will be volunteering at over 220 state parks and nonprofit organizations focused on environmental sustainability. Launched in 2015, Publix Serves is one of the company’s community programs uniting its more than 230,000 associates in community service efforts. “Our […]
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Miami Beach Partners With PepsiCo For Plastic-Free Pouring Rights
The Miami Beach City Commission voted on March 9 to approve a 10-year nonalcoholic pouring rights agreement with PepsiCo Beverages North America, a division of PepsiCo. The agreement stipulates the beverage company must provide packaged water and soda in aluminum packaging and is worth $2.3 million in cash and in-kind. “I am proud that our city used […]
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LesserEvil Partners With ‘Clean Oil Crew’ For Educational Campaign
Danbury, Connecticut-based LesserEvil has teamed up with A Dozen Cousins, Cappello’s, Primal Kitchen and RIND Snacks to create the Clean Oil Crew. This is a coalition of brands joining forces for an educational campaign, limited-edition starter pack available for purchase and a special giveaway to educate about clean oils and inspire others to join the […]
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Natural Grocers Announces Second Annual ‘Celebrate Colorado’ Event
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has announced its second annual “Celebrate Colorado” event on March 3. Customers at its 41 stores across the state will receive a free, Colorado-themed, limited-edition, reusable shopping bag and commemorative sticker, along with special discounts on local brands. Shoppers can also enter to win a $100 Natural Grocers Gift Card – one lucky winner will be announced […]
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Van’s Kitchen Debuts New Sustainable Packaging
Dallas, Texas-based Van’s Kitchen, an egg roll manufacturing brand, has announced it is bringing a fresh rebrand for its entire line, debuting new sustainable packaging that showcases its traditional roots. This update comes ahead of a growth projection for the brand in 2022, with recent distribution gains in retailers like Publix, Walmart, Kroger and Giant […]
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No Evil Foods Unveils New Look, Products, Improved Sustainability
Asheville, North Carolina-based No Evil Foods has unveiled a first look at its latest packaging evolution. The new designs, which will be rolled out across the company’s full line of plant-based meats over the coming months, are visually streamlined while keeping the brands’ key value positions in mind: environmentally sustainable plant meat made from simple, animal-free […]
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Albertsons Co. Expands Supplier Diversity Program
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has expanded its Supplier Diversity Program to reaffirm its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The company is seeking to partner and support innovative and diverse suppliers as it hosts its second virtual summit this week. “Albertsons Cos. is dedicated to providing opportunities to diverse suppliers to grow their business and […]
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ECRM To Host Webcasts On Diversity And Sustainability
ECRM, an end-to-end product sourcing solutions for retailers, has begun efforts to drive retail industry engagement around corporate social responsibility with its Diversity Week and Retail Sustainability Collaborative. They are two educational and product sourcing initiatives in support of creating more opportunities for diverse, inclusive and sustainably-focused suppliers. Each will include a series of webcasts […]