Save A Lot Donates $27,700 of Oliver & Scout Pet Food
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
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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PepsiCo Completes Purchase of Poppi for $195M
PepsiCo, Inc. announced that it has closed the acquisition of Poppi for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. The transaction also includes a performance-based earnout contingent on achieving certain performance metrics.
This acquisition marks a significant step in PepsiCo’s ongoing transformation of its portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to meeting evolving consumer preferences for great-tasting, functional products. Poppi, a fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, is among PepsiCo’s recent acquisitions, including Siete and Sabra, aimed at aligning with consumers’ modern wellness priorities.
“Poppi represents a compelling strategic fit within our short- and long-term vision for the future of beverages,” said Ram Krishnan, CEO of PepsiCo Beverages U.S. “Its rapid growth, strong consumer engagement, and differentiated functional positioning make it a dynamic addition to our portfolio. We are excited to scale Poppi’s momentum and unlock new growth through our capabilities – we’re just getting started.”
On a mission to modernize soda for the next generation, Poppi is a fast-growing functional soda brand made with prebiotics, fruit juice, and apple cider vinegar – offering a refreshing, low-calorie drink with no more than five grams of sugar per serving. Poppi has taken a community- and culture-first approach – from vibrant packaging to a strong social media presence, viral TikTok campaigns, and influencer partnerships – all of which have cultivated a loyal community and effectively engaged Gen Z and millennial audiences.
“PepsiCo’s belief in the Poppi brand is a tremendous validation of the work we’ve done to advance our mission,” said Chris Hall, CEO of Poppi. “Their partnership and resources will be instrumental as we scale to our next phase of growth. We’re incredibly grateful to our passionate community and look forward to welcoming even more consumers into the Poppi portfolio.”
Centerview Partners LLC acted as lead financial advisor to PepsiCo, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC also served as a financial advisor to PepsiCo. Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP acted as legal advisor to PepsiCo, and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP acted as tax counsel to PepsiCo. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as financial advisor to Poppi, and Cooley LLP acted as legal advisor to Poppi.
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