Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has begun the launch of a giving campaign as part of its Spark Good initiative, supporting local organizations across the country with up to $5 million going to nonprofits during the holiday season. Through Dec. 25, customers can round up purchases to donate the change to a charity while shopping on the retailer’s […]
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Posted inSustainability News, Southwest
Sysco Releases Company Reports On DEI, Sustainability
Houston-based Sysco Co. has announced the launch of its 2022 Sustainability Report and the company’s first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report. “Sustainability is an integral part of our business strategy, called the Recipe For Growth, to ensure we are growing responsibly and purposefully,” said Neil Russell, SVP of corporate affairs and chief communications officer. “We are proud of […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest
NTFB Launches Hunger Holiday-Giving Campaign
The North Texas Food Bank has launched the “Face of Hunger” holiday-giving campaign to raise awareness that hunger affects about 700,000 North Texans. This includes more than 250,000 children, or one in every five in the region, giving the NTFB service area the fourth highest level of food-insecure children in the country. The campaign aims to strengthen […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Produce Association Hosts Skeet Shoot PAC Fundraiser
The Texas International Produce Association held its annual Pull-for-PAC Skeet Shoot fundraiser on Nov. 16. Critical to supporting the endeavors of the association’s activities in Washington D.C. and Austin, Texas, this event has continued to grow every year. This year, TIPA was able to host a sold-out shoot. Twenty teams registered and more than 100 people […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest, Sustainability News
Eco-Products Introduces Compostable Straw Line
Boulder, Colorado-based Eco-Products has announced a new line of compostable straws made from plant-based plastic that it says are as durable as conventional straws. Made from polyhydroxyalkanoate, a plant-based plastic derived from canola oil, the straws are BPI-certified compostable and meet ASTM D6400 and ASTM D6691 standards for compostability. “With demand rising for more sustainable choices, we are […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Nonfood Items, Southwest
H-E-B Celebrates Brand Shop Opening With Themed Merchandise
To commemorate its 117th anniversary, H-E-B has launched an H-E-B branded shop in Kerrville, Texas. The retailers has plans to expand to more stores in early 2023. Customers can purchase H-E-B-themed merchandise from T-shirts, socks and baby clothes to hats, coffee mugs, shoes and stickers. In next year’s rollout, the retailer plans to include stores […]
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Construction Begins On H-E-B Store In Fort Worth, TX
H-E-B has begun construction on a store in north Tarrant County. Set to open in late spring 2024, the new store will be located at 3451 Heritage Trace Parkway on the northern edge of Fort Worth. What will be known as H-E-B Alliance will join two Central Market locations, which have served Tarrant Co. for […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Launches In-Store Fundraiser, Food Drive
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is running an in-store holiday fundraiser for its food bank partners through Dec. 31. This campaign is in addition to the company’s ongoing Bring Your Own Bag program, which donates five cents per shopping trip to local food bank partners when customers bring in reusable bags. Customers can contribute throughout the holidays in two […]