San Leandro, California-based 21st Amendment Brewery, the 26th-largest craft brewery in the U.S., said in late May that it will launch its beers statewide in Texas this summer. Its craft beer line includes Brew Free! or Die IPA, El Sully Mexican-Style Lager, Hell or High Watermelon Wheat Beer, Sparkale Sparkling Rosé Ale, and Blood Orange […]
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Joey Chestnut Bested In Hostess Donettes-Eating Contest
Hostess Brands and Major League Eating celebrated Donut Day on June 7 with the second annual World Hostess Donettes Eating Championship in Austin, Texas, at Barton Creek Square Mall. Geoffrey Esper beat Joey Chestnut, the No. 1-ranked competitive eater in the world, for the title of World Hostess Donettes Eating Champion, eating 235 donettes during the six-minute […]
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Walmart To Launch InHome Delivery Later This Year
Marc Lore, president and CEO of Walmart eCommerce U.S., shared in a June 7 blog post that the company will launch a new service called InHome Delivery later this year. The new service will allow online shoppers to have their groceries delivered even when they can’t be at home. InHome will be kicked off this […]
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New ‘Walmart Rise’ Initiative Promotes Community Engagement
Walmart U.S. is transforming its community engagement program, aimed at creating new and different ways to engage Walmart associates and customers in supporting their communities through its new Walmart Rise initiative. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based company will give an additional $5,000 to every Walmart store and distribution center across the U.S., boosting Walmart’s expected local community […]
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Borden’s Elsie Steps Back Into Spotlight With New Look
Borden, founded more than a century and a half ago, has re-emerged with new ownership, leadership, a focus on its people and an optimistic vision. At the center of the revival is Elsie, Borden’s “spokescow,” who has been given a more modern look. First introduced by Borden in 1936, Elsie is one of America’s best-known […]
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Lala Yogurt Smoothie Featured On Ellentube As Healthy Snack
Dallas-based Lala U.S. recently was featured on season three of Ellentube’s original series, “Momsplaining.” The series reveals the challenges of motherhood, offering tips and tricks on how to navigate parenting in today’s fast-paced culture. Lala Yogurt Smoothie with Probiotics is featured in episodes two and three as a healthy and convenient snack option. “Lala aims […]
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People To Watch: Harps’ Sarah Thacker
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have introduced a new series entitled People to Watch that focuses on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this third installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Sarah Thacker, advertising manager for Harps Food Stores. Sorensen’s questions are in bold. Tell […]
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Honey Stinger Updating Brand Identity And Packaging
For the first time in 17 years, Honey Stinger is sporting a brand new look. It has begun releasing an updated brand identity, including a new logo, colors and font, new brand statement and tagline, and all-new packaging across its full product lineup. The comprehensive brand refresh comes at a time of significant growth and […]