Raised & Rooted, Tyson Foods’ brand of plant protein products, has launched its snackable Plant Based Bites. Available in Buffalo and Sweet Barbecue varieties, the bites are made with 100 percent plant-based protein, have 8g of protein per serving, 3g of fiber and have 33 percent less saturated fat than USDA white meat chicken nuggets. “Our new plant-based bites […]
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FAPC Leaders Remain Optimistic In Food Industry
The Industry Advisory Committee of Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center recently met to learn more about faculty research and to discuss how the advisory board can contribute to the needs of the center. “The committee members bring real-world knowledge and experience oversight,” said Roy Escoubas, FAPC director. “They continue […]
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H-E-B, Weitzman Break Ground On First Phase Of Manvel Town Center
H-E-B and Weitzman held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 22 for the first phase of Manvel Town Center, which upon completion will be one of the largest open-area retail focused projects in history for Houston’s metro area. With the first phase anchored by grocer H-E-B, Manvel Town Center is designed to incorporate more than 1 […]
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Walmart Invests In DroneUp, An On-Demand Drone Delivery Provider
In an ongoing effort to get customers the items they want, and fast, Walmart knows it will take a well-coordinated network of delivery solutions that span the streets, sidewalks and skies. Some of these solutions are still emerging but they’re already showing encouraging results, according to John Furner, CEO and president of Walmart’s U.S. business. […]
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Food King Claims World’s Largest Watermelon Display
Lubbock, Texas residents were treated to a record-breaking display of watermelons on June 2. The Food King, located on 82nd Street, hosted a watermelon marketing event of epic proportions, breaking a world record for the largest watermelon display. Although unverified by the Guinness Book of World Records, the Food King display containing 12,825 watermelons and […]
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Affiliated Foods Celebrates Culture Of Cooperation On 75th Anniversary
Amarillo, Texas-based wholesaler Affiliated Foods Inc. has thrived by fostering a culture of cooperation. The customer-centric company treats its retailer partners like family and those store operators and owners, in return, are immensely loyal. Click below for a special section commemorating AFI‘s 75th anniversary.
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Walmart Provides Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart is empowering people with increased access to their health data through a free, secure digital wallet that they own and decide whether to use to share their health information, starting with the COVID-19 vaccine record. The offering provides individuals with an opportunity to securely store their COVID-19 vaccine record in their pharmacy […]
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Whole Foods Markets Launches Rainy-Day Redo Program
Beginning June 21, Whole Foods Market will give away weekly prizes when weekend rain hits at least half of the continental U.S. The Rainy-Day Redo giveaway series will leverage the expertise of meteorologist Stephanie Abrams of The Weather Channel. Whole Foods Market will share Abrams’ weekly weather call on Instagram (@wholefoods) at noon every Monday through Aug. […]