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 […]
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Kazoo Snacks Releases World’s First Water-Saving Tortilla Chip
The newest innovation to join the upcycled food movement is Kazoo Snacks – the first water-saving tortilla brand. Every bag of Kazoo Tortilla Chips is made using 40 percent upcycled corn germ, repurposed from the nation’s massive corn starch industry which produces germ as a by-product. Reclaiming and upcycling reduces Kazoo’s water footprint by at least 20 gallons […]
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H-E-B Read 3 Celebrates 10th Anniversary Encouraging Literacy In Texas
As part of National Literacy Month, H-E-B will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Read 3, an education program aimed at promoting literacy throughout Texas. Since H-E-B launched the program, the initiative has supported early childhood literacy efforts, which have provided more than 5.5 million books to children and families across the state. To celebrate Read 3’s decade […]
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Van’s Kitchen Continues Expansion With Publix Super Markets Account
Egg roll maker Van’s Kitchen will now sell its products at all Publix Super Markets, one of the largest and fastest-growing employee-led supermarket chain in the U.S. A certified Women-Owned and minority-operated manufacturer based in Dallas, Texas, Van’s Kitchen produces millions of egg rolls each week. “Our team has respected Publix and its values for […]