Boulder, Colorado-based Meati, an animal-free meat company, has named Scott Tassani as its president, effective Dec. 6. The addition of Tassani to Meati’s leadership team comes as the company prepares to launch in early 2022 with a new source of nutrient-dense, universal protein made from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Tassani previously served for […]
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TIPA Hosts Skeet Shoot PAC Fundraiser
Texas International Produce Association hosted its annual Pull-for-PAC Skeet Shoot fundraiser on Nov. 18. Critical to supporting the endeavors of the association’s activities in Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas, this event has continued to grow every year. This year, TIPA was able to host a sold-out shoot with every team spot filled. Twenty-three teams registered […]
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7-Eleven Offers Winter Wonderland Cocoa
This winter, Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. is bringing back a holiday classic with a twist. 7-Eleven’s Winter Wonderland Cocoa is hot cocoa blended with candy cane flavor. Pair the winter classic with chocolate sauce and creamer for a wintery treat. Customers also can customize their cocoa with more toppings like marshmallows, cinnamon, caramel and a variety of […]
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Kevin Hart, Laugh Out Loud, Sam’s Club Deliver Big Surprises
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Sam’s Club, Laugh Out Loud and Kevin Hart recently celebrated five organizations making a big difference in children’s lives by surprising them with $100,000 each through a series of virtual and in-person announcements across the country. In addition to the monetary contribution, select families and children benefitting from the organizations were also surprised […]
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Dillons Food Stores marks 100th anniversary
As the calendar nears December, Hutchinson, Kansas-based Dillons Food Stores continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary by recognizing its principles and values along with the customers, associates and communities. A division of the Kroger Company, Dillons operates 80 stores in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska under the banners of Dillons, Gerbes and Baker’s. It employs more […]
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Field & Future by H-E-B Launches In Stores
H-E-B announced the release of Field & Future by H-E-B, a new, environmentally-minded brand of household and personal care products, in celebration of Texas Recycles Day. Additionally, to commemorate the day, which coincides with America Recycles Day, H-E-B is announced a partnership with Keep Texas Recycling, a program of Keep Texas Beautiful, to help bring […]
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Whole Foods Market Carrying Plant-Based Ice Cream From Eclipse
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market has added three flavors of plant-based ice cream from Eclipse Foods – Cookie Butter, Mint Chip and Vintage Vanilla Ice Cream – at 45 Whole Foods stores throughout Northern California. The expansion by Eclipse, a leader in sustainable, plant-based dairy products, marks a major milestone for the brand as it continues […]
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Natural Grocers Working With RangeMe To Source Products
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is partnering with RangeMe, an online product sourcing platform for retailers and suppliers, to streamline the search for products that meet its customer standards. Laura Perkins, VP of purchasing, said the partnership with RangeMe will help streamline Natural Grocers’ vendor submission program. “The digitization of the process means that before samples are […]