Molson Coors Brewing Co. says that, after a 40-year career in the beer business, CEO and President Peter S. Swinburn will retire from the company and its board of directors on Dec. 31. The board has named Mark R. Hunter, currently CEO and president of Molson Coors Europe and a 25-year industry veteran, CEO and […]
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Walmart Names New President And CEO For U.S. Operations
Walmart on Thursday said that Greg Foran, 53, has been promoted to president and CEO of Walmart U.S. Foran succeeds Bill Simon who has been in the role since June 2010 and will be transitioning out of the company. Foran will assume his responsibilities Aug. 9 and will report directly to Walmart President and CEO […]
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Little Soya Will Be First Gluten-Free Soy Sauce Launched Into Space
Little Soya will be the first gluten-free soy sauce launched into space when the European Space Agency’s Ariane 5 ES rocket launches on July 29 at 7:44 p.m. (EDT) from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana. The ATV-5 (automated transfer vehicle) is a cargo-carrying spacecraft designed to deliver supplies and equipment to the orbiting […]
Posted in, Perishables, Southwest
Denver Approves New Urban Farming Law Allowing Some Sales From Homes
The City of Denver could become one big farmer’s market after the city council recently approved a new law that allows Denver residents to sell products they grow and make from their homes. The new law, which took effect July 18, applies to fresh produce residents have grown themselves and cottage foods such as jams […]
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New TIPA Event Will Promote U.S./Mexico Border & Produce Diversity
The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) is replacing its former Texas Produce Convention with a new event next year—the VIVA Fresh Conference and Expo, showcasing produce grown in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. The expo is planned for March 26-28, 2015, at the Hilton Austin in Austin, Texas. “We’re incredibly excited to debut this new […]
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H-E-B Opens The Market At Stone Oak With Oaks Crossing Restaurant
On June 20, H-E-B opened The Market at Stone Oak at 23635 Wilderness Oak in San Antonio. The new location also includes Oaks Crossing Bistro & Bar, a restaurant serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The Market at Stone Oak features large fresh departments that include an expanded organics section, a produce station/juice bar, sushi […]
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WinCo Foods Debuting New Duncanville, Texas, Store On Thursday
WinCo Foods will open its third Texas discount supermarket Thursday. The 89,500-s.f. Duncanville store is located at 800 S. Cockrell Hill Rd. The store will initially employ approximately 170 people, 160 of which have been hired locally. Chenille Oggs, who has been with WinCo for nearly eight years, is the Duncanville store manager and transfers from […]
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Restaurant Industry Veteran Joins My Fit Foods As CEO
David Goronkin, former CEO of Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., has been named CEO of My Fit Foods. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to join My Fit Foods, and carry on its mission of providing healthy, nutritious, convenient, and balanced meals to customers all over the country,” Goronkin said. “The My Fit Foods brand is as […]