In celebration of Texas Recycles Day on Nov. 15, H-E-B is sharing ways the company reduces its impact on the environment through waste diversion efforts, along with several other initiatives to help conserve and protect the Texas environment. Through “Our Texas, Our Future,” H-E-B’s mission is to increase awareness and education around sustainability efforts that […]
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Stryve Foods Adds Whitehair As Board Member
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods has announced a leader in the CPG industry, Chris Whitehair, as a new addition to the company’s board of directors. Whitehair serves as SVP of supply chain and operations for SunOpta. While in this role, he has led the development and execution of optimizing its network. Prior to joining SunOpta, Whitehair […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Southwest
Sprouts Farmers Market To Hold Opening In Dallas, TX
Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store Nov. 18 in the Hillside Village at 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 322 in Dallas, Texas. “In Dallas, we are building stronger, healthier and more vibrant neighborhoods,” said Eric Johnson, Dallas mayor. “Grocers such as Sprouts – which provide meal options and access to fresh, healthy food – […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Celebrates Veterans Day With Appreciation Events
H-E-B hosted more than 250 appreciation events and community outreach efforts to celebrate Veterans Day across Texas, as well as the dedication of a mortgage-free military home to a veteran. Among this year’s celebrations, H-E-B stores distributed gift bags filled with company branded items and a note of gratitude, handing them to veterans inside stores and at […]
Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, Southwest
Keurig Dr Pepper’s Gamgort To Reassume CEO Role
Frisco, Texas-based Keurig Dr Pepper has announced the resignation of Ozan Dokmecioglu as CEO and a member of the KDP board of directors. Bob Gamgort, the company’s executive chairman and former CEO, was reappointed by the board to the role of CEO, in addition to continuing as chairman. “KDP has a deep and talented executive team,” Gamgort said. “I look […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
Silver Eagle Beverages Empowers Students Through Presentations
San Antonio, Texas-based Silver Eagle Beverages, in partnership with Communities In Schools of San Antonio, hosted a series of 11 presentations aimed to empower and equip students with the resources to make responsible choices and prevent underage drinking and drunk driving. From Oct. 25-28, more than 2,500 students across 11 San Antonio area schools heard from speaker Jeremy […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest
NTFB Receives $250K From Google For Food Donations
The North Texas Food Bank has announced a partnership with Google.org, the company’s philanthropic arm, and Feeding America. The NTFB will receive $250,000 to deliver meals. The partnership also builds long-term technology solutions to scale their impact and provide the community with greater access to resources. This announcement is part of a larger initiative from Google.org […]
Posted inSustainability News, Bakery News, Southwest
Bobo’s Reduces Emissions At Wind-Powered Production Facility
Bobo’s has launched a new wind-powered production facility in Loveland, Colorado. To help meet growing customer demand, the facility will increase Bobo’s production of its bars, bites and toaster pastries by more than three times while reducing the company’s carbon footprint. Bobo’s seeks to achieve carbon neutrality by December. “It’s truly amazing to think back to when my […]