Ben E. Keith donates $25,000 to Texas Independent Beer Distributors Relief Fund
Ben E. Keith Beverages donated $25,000 to the Texas Independent Beer Distributors Relief Fund (IBDRF). These funds will support the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation TX Restaurant Relief Fund, an initiative that was established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to provide immediate financial support to Texas’ independent restauranteurs and their employees.
FTC approves Pepsi’s acquisition of Rockstar Energy
According to the New York Post, the Federal Trade Commission has allowed PepsiCo to buy drink company Rockstar Energy for $3.85 billion. Regulators were reviewing the purchase and how it related to competition. PepsiCo owns Mountain Dew Kickstart and is also a partner in Starbucks energy drinks.
Can grocery stores ban customers from coming inside?
Grocery stores have been implementing safety measures to keep employees and customers safe, but some experts say it may be time to restrict consumers from browsing aisles. John Logan, professor and director of Labor and Employment Studies at San Francisco State University, recommends pick up and delivery as an alternative.
