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Natural Grocers® to Support Those Affected by Texas Wildfires by Collecting Donations at All Texas Locations

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

LAKEWOOD, Colo., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers® will be offering support to the communities impacted by the devastating recent wildfire disasters in the Texas Panhandle region, by collecting donations at its 23 Texas locations through March 31.

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  • Natural Grocers will be collecting non-perishable items and monetary donations at all Texas stores through March 31.
  • "We are absolutely heart-broken at the amount of destruction and chaos the wildfires have caused in these communities," said Raquel Isely, Vice President of Marketing for Natural Grocers.
  • We know first-hand how much community support is needed, and how that need continues long after the fires are contained.
  • These donations will go directly to the local food bank partner or local food pantry that currently receives food donations from each store.

Populus Financial Group Supports Back on My Feet by Donating $100,000

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

This past year, Populus sponsored the Back on My Feet breakfast and morning fun run at Winfrey Point in Dallas allowing Populus employees and others the opportunity to run alongside the individuals who BoMF supports.

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  • This past year, Populus sponsored the Back on My Feet breakfast and morning fun run at Winfrey Point in Dallas allowing Populus employees and others the opportunity to run alongside the individuals who BoMF supports.
  • "Populus Financial Group has supported Back on My Feet since 2011, donating over $1.5 million to support our members on their path to employment and financial autonomy," said Katy Sherratt, CEO of Back on My Feet.
  • Back on My Feet has been a partner of Populus Financial Group for 13 years as part of Populus's corporate giving program, the ACE Community Fund.
  • For more information regarding ACE Cash Express and Populus Financial Group, go to https://www.populusfinancial.com .

Daily Harvest Makes its Costco Debut as Company Continues U.S. Retail Expansion

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Consumers have enjoyed the equivalent of nearly two Olympic-sized swimming pools full of it since it launched via Daily Harvest's direct-to-consumer business.

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  • Consumers have enjoyed the equivalent of nearly two Olympic-sized swimming pools full of it since it launched via Daily Harvest's direct-to-consumer business.
  • "We're excited to bring Daily Harvest to Costco for the first time and hope Costco members find value and nourishment in our Strawberry + Peach four-pack," said Daily Harvest Chief Sales Officer Annie Streit.
  • Daily Harvest's debut at Costco is another major milestone in the company's retail expansion, which began last year with the availability of multiple SKUs at over 1,000 Kroger Family of Companies stores, including Kroger, Dillons, Fry's, Fred Meyer, QFC, Ralphs, Smith's and Harris Teeter.
  • The company's expansion into retail will continue this year as various Daily Harvest items, from Smoothies and fruit-and-veg packed Pops to Harvest Bowls and Pasta, arrive in-stores coast-to-coast.

Natural Grocers® Announces Fifth Annual 'Celebrate Colorado' Event

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Friday, March 1, 2024

LAKEWOOD, Colo., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., invites customers to its fifth annual Celebrate Colorado Event, March 3-5, at all 46 Colorado stores. Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, and employing almost 1,600 Natural Grocers good4u® Crew members in its home state, Natural Grocers is proud to celebrate its Colorado roots with freebies, sweepstakes and sales showcasing Colorado brands.

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  • Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, and employing almost 1,600 Natural Grocers good4u® Crew members in its home state, Natural Grocers is proud to celebrate its Colorado roots with freebies, sweepstakes and sales showcasing Colorado brands.
  • Natural Grocers has been serving Coloradoans with a wide variety of natural and organic options at Always AffordableSM prices since 1955.
  • With 168 stores nationwide, Natural Grocers continues to call Colorado home and is still operated by second and third generation members of the Isely family.
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    March 3-5: Natural Grocers community members will have a chance to win one of three amazing prizes during the three-day event, including:
    To enter to win, customers simply fill out the sweepstakes form available at all Colorado Natural Grocers locations, March 3-5.

Seltzer Kings Podcast Network Launches with High-Profile Shows and State Of The Art Studio Services

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seltzer Kings, the creators of the popular podcast The Bradshaw Boys (a "Sex and the City" Podcast) today announced the official launch of their network and studio in Brooklyn. With roots in Comedy, Nostalgia and TV & Film, the network is expanding to offer a wide array of categories including lifestyle, business, sports, narrative and kids podcasts. There are an estimated 3.2 million podcasts globally with an industry size of $23.75 billion. Seltzer King combines 20+ years of Film and Television industry experience, with 10+ in the podcasting field, to produce twelve podcasts on the network (two with over a million lifetime downloads) from NYC - the podcasting capital of the world.

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  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seltzer Kings, the creators of the popular podcast The Bradshaw Boys (a "Sex and the City" Podcast) today announced the official launch of their network and studio in Brooklyn.
  • With roots in Comedy, Nostalgia and TV & Film, the network is expanding to offer a wide array of categories including lifestyle, business, sports, narrative and kids podcasts.
  • In addition, Seltzer Kings is expanding its production wing with specialized services including Consultation, Audio and Video Production/Post-Production, Live Events and Merchandising.
  • Their podcast will be officially joining the network after seeing significant growth since launching in September of 2023.

Mason Dixie Foods Brings Drive-Thru Breakfast Sandwich Classics to the Frozen Aisle without the Junk

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

BALTIMORE, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mason Dixie Foods, one of the fastest-growing frozen comfort food brands in the U.S., best known for its clean label biscuits, sandwiches and waffles, today introduced a new collection of single-serve breakfast sandwiches, inspired by drive-thru classics but made with simple ingredients and no preservatives. The expanded portfolio brings tasty, clean, convenient, comfort food to the frozen food aisle with restaurant-quality ingredients.

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  • The expanded portfolio brings tasty, clean, convenient, comfort food to the frozen food aisle with restaurant-quality ingredients.
  • "The growth of Mason Dixie Foods over the past year is a strong testament to consumer and retailer excitement around clean comfort food," said Ayeshah Abuelhiga, founder and CEO at Mason Dixie Foods.
  • Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich: The classic breakfast sandwich just got an upgrade, now paired with gooey cheese, cracked whole egg and savory pork sausage.
  • Mason Dixie's breakfast sandwiches are available now nationwide at all Whole Foods Markets with a suggested MSRP of $4.49.

Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen to Hold Fourth Annual "Egg Crack, Give Back" Fundraiser Benefitting the Next Generation of American Farmers

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Monday, February 19, 2024

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen announced the return of the annual "Egg Crack, Give Back" fundraiser, continuing its tradition, now in its fourth year, of supporting agricultural education for America's future farmers and gardeners. The fundraiser, which stands as a pillar in Bob Evans' partnership with the National FFA Organization, will take place on February 22. This year, every Farmer's Choice Breakfast ordered at participating locations** on February 22 will see $1 donated to the National FFA Organization, up to a total contribution of $15,000*.

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  • The fundraiser, which stands as a pillar in Bob Evans' partnership with the National FFA Organization, will take place on February 22.
  • "Our annual Egg Crack, Give Back fundraiser is an exciting time for us at Bob Evans," said Bob Holtcamp, President and CMO for Bob Evans Restaurants.
  • Bob Evans' signature breakfast is named for hardworking American farmers just like the brand's founder, Bob Evans.
  • ** Available in all states where Bob Evans Restaurants is located except for North Carolina and New Jersey.

Daughters of Zion's Homeless Food Truck Launches' War Against Hunger and Homelessness' in Shelby County, Tennessee

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

The renowned fighting poverty organization, Daughters of Zion, created the Homeless Food Truck with the purpose of curtailing hunger in their community by using the bait and switch method.

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  • The renowned fighting poverty organization, Daughters of Zion, created the Homeless Food Truck with the purpose of curtailing hunger in their community by using the bait and switch method.
  • The original Daughters of Zion Homeless Food Truck is a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van food truck with a commercially integrated kitchen that was once meant to serve food to the affluent clients of billionaire investor Marc Lore.
  • While currently operating throughout Shelby County, Tennessee, the Daughters of Zion Homeless Food Truck plans to expand across America to help provide no-cost meals to homeless children and adults in cities with the highest concentration of homeless individuals.
  • To help fight hunger and homelessness, please call the Daughters of Zion Homeless Food Truck helpline at 901-570-3220 or visit us at www.homelessfoodtruck.com

Where Good Eaters Grow - Once Upon a Farm Continues to Raise Industry Standards With New Line of Organic Baby & Toddler Pantry Snacks

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

BERKELEY, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Once Upon a Farm, the leading childhood nutrition brand, today announced its exciting expansion into the baby and toddler pantry snack category. Bringing their commitment to high-quality, nutritious, and delicious food to an expanded audience, Once Upon a Farm will add three new snack lines, each with three distinct recipes to its portfolio of organic, non-GMO project verified and no-added-sugar products beginning March 2024: Fruit & Veggie Puffs, Coconut Melts, and Tractor Wheels™ Toddler Soft-Baked Bars.

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Once Upon a Farm , the leading childhood nutrition brand, today announced its exciting expansion into the baby and toddler pantry snack category.
  • "We're thrilled to offer even more ways for families to nourish their little ones with our new line of pantry snacks.
  • For product and ordering information on the Organic Baby & Toddler Pantry Snacks, click here .
  • This past fall, Once Upon a Farm also disrupted the kid's snacking category by launching their first-ever Refrigerated Oat Bars .

Gopuff's Brand Bowl Report Illustrates Which Big Game Ads Resulted in Instant Sales

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Gopuff , the app that gets you what you need in as fast as 15 minutes, released its Brand Bowl results following the Big Game.

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  • Gopuff , the app that gets you what you need in as fast as 15 minutes, released its Brand Bowl results following the Big Game.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240213189251/en/
    Gopuff's Brand Bowl report details which commercials had an instant impact on product sales on Gopuff, what customers ordered before, during and after the game, local snacking trends in the competing cities, and more.
  • While many commercials during the Big Game won the hearts and minds of America, Gopuff’s Brand Bowl helps answer the ultimate question: What won their stomachs?
  • Throughout the Big Game on Sunday, Gopuff tracked purchases of advertised brands in the hour following that brand’s commercial.