San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B and Central Market stores across Texas have launched an in-store donation campaign to raise funds to support Save the Children. Save the Children is an organization working to meet the urgent needs of affected children and their families in Ukraine and across the region. At checkout, customers can support Save the Children […]
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North Texas Food Bank, DoorDash Partner To Deliver Meals To Seniors
The North Texas Food Bank is partnering with DoorDash to distribute meals to seniors experiencing hunger who face barriers to accessing food, such as immobility, lack of transportation or remote location. As part of its Project DASH initiative, DoorDash drivers deliver boxes from food banks to homes, providing food banks with additional resources to assist seniors and other […]
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Meati Debuts Its Whole-Cut Meat Alternative Product Lineup
Boulder, Colorado-based Meati has launched its first national consumer offerings: the Meati Classic Cutlet and Meati Crispy Cutlet – with a Steak Filet option available later this spring. All cuts are made of mycelium, a superfood protein similar to the root structure of mushrooms. Meati’s official market debut marks the largest step in the company’s mission to deliver scalable, high-quality and minimally […]
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John Brooks Supermarkets Mourns Death Of Founder
John H. Brooks, founder of Albuquerque, New Mexico-based John Brooks Supermarkets, died unexpectedly March 19 at the age of 82. Currently, there are five John Brooks Supermarkets throughout New Mexico in Albuquerque, Milan, Ruidoso, Santa Fe and Socorro, providing jobs for 200 New Mexicans. John Brooks Supermarkets has always been a family business and the […]
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation Names Urdaneta As CFO; Henry To Retire
Dallas-based Kimberly-Clark Corporation is making changes to its executive team. Maria Henry, CFO, has decided to retire from the company. She joined Kimberly-Clark as CFO in 2015 and has played a significant role in the design and execution of the company’s strategy. “Maria leaves a tremendous legacy that’s broad and deep,” said Mike Hsu, chairman […]
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Hostess Brands To Add Bakery Factory In Arkadelphia, AR
Lenexa, Kansas-based Hostess Brands Inc. will convert an idled factory in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, into a modern bakery. The bakery is expected to be operational in the second half of 2023 and bring approximately 150 new jobs to the community over the next three years. Hostess Brands plans to invest $120 million to $140 million to transform the 330,000-square-foot facility into […]
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Good Catch Launches Plant-Based Tuna Line At Sprouts Farmers Market
Austin, Texas-based Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch plant-based seafood, has launched its plant-based tuna in Sprouts Farmers Market. This is the brand’s second product launch with the grocer, which will now carry Good Catch Plant-Based Tuna across all stores nationwide. Crafted from the Good Catch six-legume blend of peas, chickpeas, lentils, soy, fava beans and navy beans, […]
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Avocados From Mexico Celebrates National Healthy Fats Day, March 21
Dallas-based Avocados From Mexico is promoting information about the benefit of healthy fats in celebration of National Healthy Fats Day on March 21. Avocados are a heart-healthy fruit, containing 85 percent good, unsaturated fats and nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. National Healthy Fats Day is part of March’s National Nutrition Month and is a time to highlight […]