Category: Frozen Food
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On Site: Northgate González Expands Into Riverside, Calif., With New Store

by Lorrie Griffith

The Shelby Report’s VP-West Bob Reeves attended the VIP reception the evening before the new Northgate González Market opened Nov. 20 in Riverside, California. Guests were treated to a private tour of the store and the opportunity to mingle with members of the Riverside community, members of the González family and store associates. Homemade tortillas, […]

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Beetnik Foods Expands Reach With Kroger Distribution

by Erica Sacra

Beetnik Foods, an Austin, Texas-based organic food brand specializing in organic, gluten-free, humanely raised, grass-fed beef and chicken entrées, now will be available to Kroger shoppers in more than 700 stores across the country. Early November, Kroger shoppers will be able to purchase either beef or chicken Beetnik frozen meatball pouches. Both products are certified USDA Organic and […]

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SpartanNash Opens Produce Distribution Center In Fargo, North Dakota

by Erica Sacra

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash held the grand opening of its Fargo produce distribution center. The 80,000-s.f. facility has the capacity for 1,600 items—including 300 organic items—and is solely dedicated to produce and floral distribution. To bring the Fargo produce DC to life, SpartanNash invested nearly $10 million and created 30 jobs, including specialized warehouse teams, […]

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Athens Foods Launches Gluten-Free Phyllo Dough Bites

by Erica Sacra

Cleveland, Ohio-based Athens Foods, the world’s largest producer of phyllo dough and phyllo dough products, has debuted its all-new gluten-free frozen phyllo bites, available in select grocery stores nationwide this month. The new gluten-free phyllo bites bring classic Greek dough to a whole new range of snacks for those with gluten sensitivity, allergy or preference. […]

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H-E-B Delivers Second Location To Kingwood, Texas, Community

by Treva Bennett

H-E-B will expand its footprint within the Kingwood community in Houston, opening its newest location H-E-B Market at Northpark on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The 102,000-s.f. store is located at 19529 Northpark Drive. Kingwood resident Blake Willenborg will serve as GM and draw from his 15 years with H-E-B, having started as a bagger after graduating […]

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Whole Foods Market, Amazon Again Offering Turkey Deals

by Erica Sacra

Starting Nov. 13, Amazon and Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market are offering deals on organic and classic turkeys for Thanksgiving. All customers can choose from select organic ($3.49 per pound) and classic turkeys ($2.49 per pound). Prime members will save $2.99 per pound on organic and $1.99 per pound on classic turkey. All turkeys sold […]

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Food City Opens Largest Ground-Up Store In Hometown Of Abingdon

by Erica Sacra

The new Food City at 151 Cook Street in Abingdon, Virginia, opened on Oct 30. The 62,000-s.f.-plus flagship store—the largest store the grocer has constructed—is a replacement for the company’s existing Towne Centre Drive location.    “This day has been long awaited by our company, our loyal customers and our dedicated associates and we couldn’t be […]

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Swiss Rösti Partners With Launch 2 Market Brand Accelerator

by Erica Sacra

Swiss Rösti, the Portland, Oregon-based maker of Rösti Crispy Filled Potatoes, now is an integrated partner with Launch 2 Market (L2M) Brand Accelerator in Clackamas, Oregon. With this partnership, Swiss Rösti says it receives the capital and resources to meet the growing demand for its products as the brand expands nationwide. “As a young company, […]