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.

Walmart Commerce Technologies Launches AI-Powered Logistics Product

May 14, 2024 Walmart Inc.

Route Optimization provides businesses of all sizes the use of AI-driven software to optimize driving routes, pack trailers efficiently and minimize miles traveled. Using this same custom technology, Walmart avoided 94 million pounds of CO² by eliminating 30 million unnecessary miles driven and optimized routes to bypass 110,000 inefficient paths. Walmart won the prestigious Franz Edelman Award in 2023 for building and deploying this technology at scale.

GoVerden Expands Distribution Nationally to Meet Demand for Premium Guacamole

May 13, 2024 GoVerden

The brand’s distribution in Walmart will increase from just 200 to a staggering 1,050 stores across the country, offering the brand’s top selling Guacamole Mild and Guacamole Spicy to a larger customer base. Second only to the Superbowl, this time of year is the United States’ biggest consumption occasion for guacamole, and GoVerden is ensuring shelves are stocked to meet demand.

Box Tops for Education and Walmart Partner to Make it Even Easier to Support Teachers

May 9, 2024 Walmart

This Teacher Appreciation Week, Box Tops for Education and Walmart are making it easier than ever for families to support teachers through the new Connected Accounts app feature. Shoppers can now give back to their school of choice by connecting their Walmart account within the Box Tops app to earn cash for schools, without needing to scan or submit receipts. Families can earn when they download the app, connect their account and buy beloved Box Tops participating products at Walmart in-store or online – including General Mills favorites like Big G Cereals, Fruit Roll-Ups™, Betty Crocker™, Annie’s™ Mac & Cheese and more!