Convenience store chain Yesway has opened two new Allsup’s stores in Texas, located at 506 E. Hall St. in Bangs, and 9533 Hwy. 87 South in Wall. These represent the most recent in a previously announced series of 27 new-to-industry stores and major raze and rebuilds Yesway will be undertaking within both the Yesway and Allsup’s portfolios over […]
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Tyson Foods Selling Pet Treats Business To General Mills For $1.2B
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is selling its pet treats business to General Mills for approximately $1.2 billion. The sale of the business is expected to be completed by the end of the company’s 2021 fiscal year, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. It includes the Nudges, True Chews and Top Chews brands, as well as a production […]
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H-E-B Joins How2Recycle Program To Ramp-Up Recycling Efforts
H-E-B has joined the How2Recycle program to help strengthen and reinforce recycling efforts across Texas. As part of the How2Recycle program, H-E-B will help customers by taking the guesswork out of recycling, joining industry leaders in a new straightforward labeling system that reduces confusion about how, what and where to recycle. The clear, easy-to-read labels let customers […]
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GoodFarms Strawberries Join Whole Foods’ Sourced For Good Program
GoodFarms strawberries will debut as the first Equitable Food Initiative-certified product in Whole Foods Market’s Sourced for Good program during May, which is also National Strawberry Month. EFI is the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups. The Sourced for Good program helps support workers, communities and the environment […]
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Country Fresh, Sun Rich Assets Acquired By Stellex Capital Management
Country Fresh and Sun Rich USA, two divisions previously part of the Fresh Food Group, will now operate as a standalone company following the acquisition of Country Fresh and Sun Rich USA assets by Stellex Capital Management, previous management and Country Fresh’s original founder. The new parent entity will operate under the Country Fresh name […]
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Stage Acquires Haystack Mountain Cheese In Longmont, Colorado
Stage, a specialized growth venture fund, has acquired Haystack Mountain Creamery, a highly decorated cheese maker out of Longmont, Colorado. Stage invests in technology-enabled and consumer products businesses in need of fresh capital and operating expertise. “The opportunity to join stage is outstanding,” said Chuck Hellmer, the president of Haystack Mountain Creamery. “With our diverse and unique […]
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Tyson Foods Names Banuelos As Senior Brand Manager
Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc., has announced that Britney Banuelos has joined the organization as senior brand manager. In her role, Banuelos will be responsible for leading marketing efforts on beef and pork programs, including brand positioning, new product development, cooperative sales tools and multichannel marketing campaigns. […]
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Tyson Foods Opens First Pilot Clinic To Promote Culture Of Health
As part of efforts to boost the overall health and wellness of its workforce, Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is partnering with Marathon Health to pilot seven “Bright Blue” health centers near company production facilities. The health centers will give Tyson team members and their families easier access to high-quality healthcare and, in most cases, at no cost. […]