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Casey’s, Andrew Zimmern Bring BBQ Brisket Pizza Back

Published May 22, 2025

Casey’s is bringing back its beloved BBQ Brisket Pizza, just in time for National Barbecue Day. This unexpected flavor combination is returning, reinforcing what fans already know: It’s not crazy, it’s Casey’s.

Best known for discovering the most delicious foods across the country and the world, four-time James Beard and Emmy award-winning chef and cultural explorer Andrew Zimmern is teaming up with Casey’s to encourage people to try a slice of summer bliss.

“I love gas station food and have tasted three lifetimes’ worth throughout my travels, and Casey’s pizza rises to the top,” said Zimmern. “Their homemade pizza is packed with big flavors, unique textures and fresh ingredients. The BBQ Brisket Pizza is a perfect example of that. I can’t wait for their guests to rediscover it this summer. Gas station pizza is my guilty pleasure — been saying it for about 20 years — and Casey’s is simply the best.”

Casey’s BBQ Brisket Pizza starts with their signature-made-from-scratch dough, layered with Sweet Baby Ray’s® barbecue sauce and a blend of 100% real mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Then comes the star of the show: double-hardwood, pit-smoked beef brisket that’s dry-rubbed and slow-smoked for up to 16 hours. The rich, smoky-sweet brisket is expertly hand-trimmed and generously piled on, then topped with jalapeños, red onions, and finished with a creamy ranch drizzle—making every bite a savory experience.

“When guests started asking to bring back our BBQ Brisket Pizza, we couldn’t say no,” said Brad Haga, Senior Vice President of Prepared Food and Dispensed Beverages at Casey’s. “Some may say it’s a little crazy to put BBQ brisket on a pizza, but it’s just the Casey’s way. We’ve taken the smoky, satisfying flavors of a backyard barbecue and put it on our homemade pizza. It doesn’t get much better than that.”

BBQ Brisket Pizza is available on Casey’s original or thin crust through September 2 on the Casey’s app. And to celebrate the unofficial start of summer, Guests can enjoy a Memorial Day Weekend offer of Buy One, Get One 50 percent off any large pizza from May 23 through May 26.

To learn more about Casey’s pizza and other menu items, visit www.caseys.com.To join Casey’s Rewards, visit www.caseys.com/rewards or download the Casey’s mobile app.

Casey’s is a Fortune 500 company (Nasdaq: CASY) operating approximately 2,900 convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality fuel and friendly service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, other assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the mobile app.

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Save A Lot Donates $27,700 of Oliver & Scout Pet Food

Published May 22, 2025

Save A Lot, one of the country’s largest discount grocery chains, donated more than $27,700 worth of Oliver & Scout pet food to help local shelters and charities care for animals in need.

For National Pet Month, participating stores and each of Save A Lot’s seven Distribution Centers partnered with local pet shelters to donate pallets of Save A Lot’s high-quality, private brand pet food, Oliver & Scout, throughout May. In total, stores donated more than 20 tons of food for homeless pets.

“We’re committed to supporting the communities we live and do business in – which includes helping our furry friends,” said Paul Hoskins, Category Manager of Pet Food at Save A Lot. “National Pet Month created a great opportunity for our stores to build connections with local shelters and highlight our private label offering. This is a cause that is important to many of us at Save A Lot and we’re proud to support the amazing work local shelters are doing to care for animals in need.”

Save A Lot’s Oliver & Scout pet food can be found at stores across the country. Formulations include adult dog food in 3.5-lb, 20-lb, and 50-lb sizes; small dog food in 3.5-lb and 20-lb sizes; and cat food in 3.5-lb and 16-lb sizes. Like all Save A Lot private brands, Oliver & Scout offers customers national brand quality pet food at a significant discount.

About Save A Lot

Founded in 1977, Save A Lot is the largest independently owned and operated discount grocery store chain in the U.S., with approximately 720 stores in 30 states. True to its mission of being a hometown grocer, Save A Lot provides unmatched quality and value to local families. Customers enjoy significant savings compared to traditional grocery stores on great tasting, high quality private label brands, national brand products, USDA-inspected meat, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, and other non-food items. For more information visit www.SaveALot.com and follow Save A Lot on Facebook (facebook.com/savealot), on X (@savealot), and Instagram (@SaveALotFoodStores), or for more information on becoming a Save A Lot independent retail operator, visit ownasavealot.com

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good2grow Launches Summer ‘On the Road’ Campaign

Published May 22, 2025

good2grow, a leading beverage and snack brand for kids, has launched its fourth annual “On the Road” campaign with exciting new opportunities for families to enjoy the summer road trip season, including a national sweepstakes and partnership with Pack Up + Go. Now through July 25, 2025, the two brands are giving families the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a free road trip as well as weekly first-prize giveaways.

good2grow’s annual summer campaign aims to help families enjoy mess- and meltdown-free travel through prizes, resources and like-minded partnerships. This year, the brand is taking their sweepstakes to the next level through its partnership with Pack Up + Go, a travel agency that specializes in planning surprise vacations across the U.S. Two grand prize winners will receive their own personalized family road trip planned and booked by Pack Up + Go (valued at $4,000), a prize pack that includes family travel must-haves curated by good2grow and an assortment of the brand’s signature character-topped beverages and Snackers. The brand will also select one first-prize winner per week to receive the family travel must-haves prize pack and good2grow product assortment. Details to enter, including rules and regulations, can be found here.

“We strive to bring new, fresh elements to our On the Road campaign each year, and our partnership with Pack Up + Go this year adds a whole new level of excitement for our fans,” said Edzra Gibson, vice president of brand marketing for good2grow. “Their team’s passion for minimizing vacation planning stress and maximizing family fun make them the perfect partner for this campaign.”

“At Pack Up + Go, we believe travel is one of the best ways for families to take a break from daily life, connect with one another and enjoy new experiences together,” said Lillian Rafson, founder and CEO of Pack Up + Go. “We’re thrilled to team up with good2grow to help more families create unforgettable memories on the road this summer!”

To learn more about good2grow, visit good2grow.com and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

About good2grow

good2grow inspires kids to eat and drink healthier with an innovahttps://www.gourmetnews.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=13210&action=edittive line of better-for-them beverages and snacks. The brand makes smiles for parents and kids alike by combining fun and nutrition, with hundreds of collectable 3D character tops from the hottest names in children’s entertainment, including Disney, Universal, Hasbro, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros and many more. Parents love that the packaging is reusable, dishwasher-safe and BPA-free, and that the products contain no artificial colors or flavors. good2grow is available nationally at retailers including Target, Walmart, Kwik Trip, Walgreens, and CVS. For more information on the brand and to find a store near you, visit good2grow.com and follow the brand on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

About Pack Up + Go

Pack Up + Go is a travel agency that plans curated vacations around the United States. The catch? Travelers don’t discover their destination until the day they depart! Since 2016, Pack Up + Go has sent over 45,000 travelers to more than 300 destinations nationwide, inspiring spontaneous travel and supporting economies in lesser-visited destinations around the country. Pack Up + Go is a woman-owned business, and is committed to making travel stress-free, safe and accessible for all! To learn more about Pack Up + Go, visit packupgo.com and follow the brand on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

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