Wonky Bread is Well Wrapped in New Compostable Bags
The UK’s first “wonky” bread box required an important extra element … an eco-friendly bag. Earth & Wheat found the ideal solution in the form of a home-compostable bag supplied by KM Packaging. …
Month: July 2022
Walmart Wraps Up Its Largest-Ever Annual Open Call Event
More than 1,100 businesses from across the country pitched their products made, grown or assembled in the U.S. to Walmart and Sam’s Club merchants at Walmart’s ninth annual Open Call. Preliminary results indicate that more than 330 of those pitches resulted in a deal for businesses to sell their items to Walmart customers through placement on Walmart or Sam’s Club shelves, online at Walmart.com or on Walmart’s Marketplace. Additionally, business owners of more than 280 products are continuing conversations with merchants for potential deals in the future. …
Lidl Sets Opening Date for First Baltimore City Location
The German grocer is bringing 45 new jobs to Northwood Commons, an aged strip mall next to Morgan State University off Hillen Road and Argonne Drive that is currently in the midst of a redevelopment. …
Butt Family, H-E-B Donate $10M to replace Robb Elementary School in Uvalde after Mass Shooting
Grocery retailer H-E-B and the Butt Family have committed $10 million to the Uvalde school district to build a new school to replace Robb Elementary, the site of the mass shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers last month. …
Back by Popular Demand: Giant Food Announces Summer Launch of Local Produce Boxes
Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, announces the relaunch of its Local Produce Boxes featuring locally sourced, in-season produce sold exclusively through Giant Delivers. Available throughout the summer without a subscription or commitment, the boxes retail for $20.00 and contain six or more items from local farms in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. …