Walmart Launches 2024 Open Call

Walmart began accepting applications recently for its eleventh annual Open Call event, inviting domestic small business owners and entrepreneurs to apply for the opportunity to pitch their products to be sold through Walmart or Sam’s Club.

Portofino Bakery’s Renowned Artisan Breads and Buns are Now Available in More Than 1,000 Locations Across Canada

June 11, 2024 Portofino Bakery

Vancouver Island-based Portofino Bakery has dramatically expanded its distribution across Canada to reach more Canadians with bread that they can be proud to put on their tables. The bakery, which is a pioneer of commercial artisan baking using high quality ingredients and a small batch, long fermentation baking process, has been renowned in Western Canada and now has its products available across the country in all Walmart and all Sobeys banner locations.

Back by Popular Demand: HEINZ to Drop Limited-Edition Black Garlic Ranch and Harissa Aioli Sauces in Stores Nationwide

June 6, 2024 Kraft Heinz Company

The HEINZ brand drops two limited-edition, new-to-category sauces: Black Garlic Ranch and Harissa Aioli, now rolling out exclusively to Walmart and Target stores nationwide.After testing six sauces in select restaurants last year, HEINZ is bringing two fan-favorite flavors to store shelves – giving people across the country a chance to try them for the first time. The launch of Black Garlic Ranch and Harissa Aioli marks the first innovations HEINZ has tested in-restaurant before bringing them to store shelves nationwide.

BranchOut Food Successfully Completes Key Tests with U.S. Army, Advancing MREs with GentleDry Technology

May 29, 2024 BranchOut Food Inc.

BranchOut Food Inc. has completed a successful shelf-life test through a strategic collaboration with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) to enhance Meals Ready-to-Eat or MREs utilizing BranchOut Food’s proprietary GentleDry technology.

Walmart Opens High Tech Fulfillment Center in Greencastle, PA

May 22, 2024 Walmart

Walmart associates were joined by local elected officials and community members today to celebrate the grand opening of a new 1.5 million square-foot fulfillment center 10 miles north of Hagerstown, located at 1915 Ebberts Spring Court in Greencastle. This next generation facility will enable the retailer to fulfill more orders, more quickly.