Austin, TX—Whole Kids Foundation raised more than $113,000 through their annual Give Bees a Chance campaign, according to a press release. The money supported the foundation’s Bee Grant Program, allowing it to donate 56 educational beehives to schools across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, affecting 28,000 children. The money was...
Austin, TX—The Whole Kids Foundation has launched the Give Bees a Chance Campaign, which hopes to raise $100,000 to fund 50 new educational beehives for schools. The monthlong fundraising effort to support the Bee Grant Program will kick off the celebration of National Pollinator Month in June and will include...
Austin, TX--Whole Foods Market announced a plan to reduce an estimated 800,000 pounds of plastic per year. By July 2019, plastic straws will be eliminated from all stores in the U.S., UK and Canada, as well as Whole Foods Market-operated venues including Allegro coffee bars, juice bars and cafes. The...
Jersey City, NJ—Whole Foods Market is moving its Northeast regional headquarters out of Englewood Cliffs and into Jersey City, and also is planning to open a new store close to the Hudson River waterfront, according to North Jersey Record. While Whole Foods Market/Amazon hasn’t made an official announcement, Mack-Cali Realty...
Indianapolis, IN—Caito Foods, LLC, recalled products containing pre-cut melons for potential salmonella contamination on April 12. As of April 24, FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Carrau illnesses linked to pre-cut melon products, including cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, or a mix that includes those fruits. CNN reported...
Austin, TX—Whole Foods Market announced 30 recipients of their seventh annual Supplier Awards at a reception on April 10, according to a press release. The release states that the awards honor suppliers’ achievements in 2018 that demonstrate the company’s values in their commitment to environmental stewardship, quality, innovation, organic integrity,...
Seattle and Austin, TX—Whole Foods Market and Amazon are cutting prices beginning Wednesday April 3. Prices will be reduced on fresh produce for all customers, and more exclusive deals will be offered for many popular products for Prime members, according to a press release. This news is in contrast with news...
Dallas, TX—7-Eleven is adding health-friendly and organic options to a lab store in Dallas to test out new products and platform ideas, according to Retail Dive. While 7-Eleven is attempting to change their product approach, Whole Foods Market is testing out a convenience store location, similar to a 7-Eleven, in...
Austin, TX—In response to a survey showing consumer confusion surrounding beauty products, a press release says, Whole Foods Market will host the Whole Foods Market Beauty Swap on Saturday, March 30, as an effort to educate consumers about the ingredients found in common beauty and body care products. Consumers can...
Seattle, WA--Amazon.com Inc. has plans to open dozens of grocery stores across the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which cited "people familiar with the matter" as the source. WSJ reported that Amazon is in talks to open stores in shopping centers in San Francisco, Seattle,...
