Niceland Seafood, a company that offers Icelandic fish with full traceability from “sea-to-pan,” is offering resealable bags of wild-caught haddock and cod portions (MSRP $24.99). The move into frozen is the first in a series of upcoming product innovations from Niceland that aim to help shoppers feel more confident making responsible seafood purchases and cooking […]
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H-E-B Opens Newest Store In South Austin, Texas
H-E-B opened its newest store, the nearly 130,000-square-foot Oaks at Slaughter H-E-B at 8801 S Congress Ave., near the corner of Slaughter Lane and I-35 in South Austin, on June 10. This store is part of more than $200 million in H-E-B projects in South Austin. Filled with some of the most modern amenities, innovations […]
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Homeland Pharmacies To Offer COVID-19 Antibody Testing
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based Homeland, a store under the HAC Inc. grocery chain, says its pharmacy has begun conducting COVID-19 antibody testing in seven metro locations. Patients can begin the process by texting P360 to 555888. Test results are ready in about 15 minutes, and a virtual visit with a board-certified physician will be administered after […]
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Tyson Foods Names Dan Turton SVP Of Global Government Affairs
Tyson Foods Inc. recently named Dan Turton as SVP of global government affairs, effective June 29. Turton will be based in Washington, D.C., and will lead the worldwide government relations activities for the company. He will report to Amy Tu, EVP and general counsel. “Dan is well-respected across the political spectrum,” Tu said. “He brings […]
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SOUTHWEST: El Rancho Supermercado Reflects Rise Of Hispanic Market In Texas
by John McCurry / contributing writer The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the Hispanic population of Texas to be about 40 percent and growing. That makes for a highly competitive market for the grocery chains across the state focusing on this key demographic. El Rancho Supermercado, founded in 1988, is among those. The rise of the […]
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Charlotte’s Web Completes Acquisition Of Abacus Health Products
Boulder, Colorado-based Charlotte’s Web, manufacturer of hemp extract, has completed its acquisition of Abacus Health Products, a specialist in over-the-counter topical products combining active pharmaceutical ingredients with hemp extract. Charlotte’s Web acquired all the issued and outstanding subordinate voting shares of Abacus. All the outstanding proportionate voting shares of Abacus were converted into Abacus shares […]
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Central Market To Host Food-Cations, Charc Week This Summer
Central Market is bringing favorite foods from summer travel destinations home to North Texas this year. Each week starting June 24, Central Market will feature special foods from different vacation locations starting with New York City, June 24-July 7; followed by France, July 8-14; then a Tropical Paradise, July 15-28. The summer Food-Cation celebration will […]
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Sam’s Club Launches Curbside Pickup, Available Nationwide
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Sam’s Club recently announced its nationwide launch of curbside pickup as a free benefit for Plus members, providing a contact-free experience with online and delivery-to-car shopping amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-Plus members will be able to use this new Plus benefit at no cost for a limited time. Curbside pickup will be free […]