The North Texas Food Bank has launched a campaign – Nourish North Texas – to address the region’s ongoing elevated hunger crisis and support new approaches to tackle the underlying factors that contribute to food insecurity. Nourish North Texas is a comprehensive campaign that significantly expands the food bank’s ability to provide hungry neighbors with more food for today, […]
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H-E-B Driver Logs 4M Consecutive Safety Miles
On Sept. 28, H-E-B truck driver Danny Guerrero Jr. reached a milestone that few in his field achieve – driving four million miles consecutively without a single accident or traffic incident, an achievement only one other H-E-B driver has ever reached. He officially hit the mark as he drove his trailer to the H-E-B warehouse […]
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Mission Produce Opens Distribution Center In Laredo, Texas
Mission Produce Inc., a company that sources, produces and distributes fresh Hass avocados, held the grand opening of its new $50 million mega distribution center in Laredo, Texas. On Sept. 29, in coordination with the offices of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and City of Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz, Mission held a ribbon cutting ceremony to […]
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Walmart Closes Inaugural $2 Billion Green Bond Program
Walmart Inc., based in Bentonville, Arkansas, has closed its previously announced $2 billion inaugural green bond offering. Net proceeds will be allocated to fund current and prospective projects to advance Walmart’s sustainability goals. The green bond is Walmart’s first offering under the company’s Green Financing Framework, published August 2021, which details the company’s alignment with […]
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C4 Energy Launches Starburst Candy Collaboration
C4 Energy, the Austin, Texas-based performance energy drink created by Nutrabolt, a global leader in active nutrition and better-for-you performance beverages, unveiled a partnership with Mars Wrigley to launch four new Starburst candy-inspired flavors: strawberry, cherry, orange and lemon. C4 Energy and Mars Wrigley, the maker of Starburst brand, collaborated closely on these flavors. By […]
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Walmart And Sam’s Club Now Administering Booster Shots
Based on recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, Pfizer booster shots are now available six months after completion of the original series for certain individuals. The booster shots are recommended for those age 65 and over; residents in long-term care facilities; age 50-64 at high risk of COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions; […]
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James Avery Artisan Jewelry Opening Second Location In H-E-B
James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a Kerrville, Texas-based and family-owned jewelry retailer, is opening its new store on Sept. 29 in the Portland H-E-B. The 352-square-foot space is located at 1600 Wildcat Drive. The new location will offer classic designs as well as new releases and services, including charm soldering and jewelry cleaning. “We’re excited to […]
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Frito-Lay Launches Compostable Bags With Off The Eaten Path Brand
Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay has introduced an industrially compostable bag for its Off The Eaten Path brand. The bags are currently available at Whole Foods Market and select retailers starting this month. They are an example of PepsiCo’s investments in food packaging technology. Producing the materials used for these bags creates approximately 60 percent lower GHG […]