Austin, Texas-based Pod Foods has hired three new executives to its leadership team. Leading the new additions is Peter Gialantzis who previously led the growth team at KeHE. Timothy Wee and Ankit Patel also join the leadership team with relevant industry experience coming from companies like Amazon and Boxed. As Pod Foods expands its national presence, the team has grown […]
Category: Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market, founded in 1980 by John Mackey, Renee Lawson Hardy, Craig Weller, and Mark Skiles, originated in Austin, Texas. As a pioneer in the natural and organic foods movement, the brand has evolved into one of the world’s leading retailers of natural and organic foods.
The company’s business model revolves around offering high-quality, responsibly sourced products that promote health and well-being. The brand distinguishes itself by maintaining strict quality standards, including bans on artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives in its products. With a commitment to sustainability, the chain supports local farmers and suppliers, prioritizing organic and non-GMO options whenever possible. Whole Foods Market operates over 500 locations across North America and the United Kingdom.
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Kazoo Snacks Saves 1M Gallons Of Water Through Upcycled Food
Dallas, Texas-based Kazoo Snacks said it has save one million gallons of water since its launch in September 2021. Kazoo Snacks, whose chips save 20 gallons of water per bag, is on a mission to save one billion gallons of water by 2025. “We’re so proud to have reached this pivotal milestone,” said Josh Death, Kazoo […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods
Poppi Raises $25M From CAVU Consumer Partners
Austin, Texas-based Poppi has announced $25 million in new financing led by CAVU Consumer Partners. Poppi combines real fruit, apple cider vinegar, and less than 5 grams of sugar and 25 calories to create a prebiotic soda that improves gut health. It comes in nine different flavors and is available for $29.99/12-pack. The funding comes after a year of growth for […]
Posted inProduce News, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods
MountainKing Begins Merchandising Sales Contest
Houston, Texas-based MountainKing is beginning the new year with a sales contest offering produce managers the chance to win cash prizes for the merchandising and sales of the company’s top-selling Baby Golds in 24 oz., No. 3 and bulk offerings. MountainKing’s “Go For The Gold, Baby!” sales contest will award a $500 Visa gift card […]
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When The Big Get Bigger: Reflecting On Albertsons-Kroger Merger
The biggest recent news in our industry was the announcement that Albertsons and Kroger plan to merge. This isn’t the first time that bigger players have decided to combine forces with an aim to create leverage and scale. Those terms are code for anticipated better pricing from suppliers, reducing costs in infrastructure, converting to common […]
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Stryve Foods Adds Whitehair As Board Member
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods has announced a leader in the CPG industry, Chris Whitehair, as a new addition to the company’s board of directors. Whitehair serves as SVP of supply chain and operations for SunOpta. While in this role, he has led the development and execution of optimizing its network. Prior to joining SunOpta, Whitehair […]
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Homeland Grocery Stores Names Criscione As President, CEO
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based HAC Inc., parent company of Homeland Grocery Stores, has announced David Criscione as its president and CEO after the board conducted a nationwide search assisted by Bryant Park Search Partners. “We were focused on finding an individual whose values align with our employee owners’ values, has deep grocery industry experience, and has […]
Posted inDairy News, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods
Schuman Cheese Begins Holiday With Delve Mascarpone Truffles
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Schuman Cheese has launched Delve Mascarpone bites into the truffle category. The truffles are a refrigerated confection, crafted with award-winning, Italian-style, Mascarpone cheese and wrapped in 100 percent pure, sustainably sourced chocolate. The four varieties are: Sea-Salted Caramel Crème 8-count box is made up of sea-salted caramel, dark chocolate and mascarpone. A raspberry 8-count box […]