Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. has announced the opening of its fifth Evolution Store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and ninth in the country. Located at the corner of Preston Road and Alpha Road, this location has customizable beverage options, a cigar humidor and digital innovations in addition to Laredo Taco Company, a popular south Texas restaurant concept. Laredo Taco Company is famous for its […]
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Posted inPlant-Based News, Southwest
Sow Good Inc. Expands Production Capacity And Distribution
Irving, Texas-based Sow Good Inc. has announced its capital raise of $3.7 million, primarily for the construction of the company’s second and third freeze driers. The additional two freeze driers are necessary to increase Sow Good’s production capabilities and meet the anticipated demand from increased retail, direct-to-consumer and joint venture opportunities. The two additional freeze driers will be fully […]
Posted inCentral Market, Independent Store News, Southwest
Central Market Observes Pride Month With Products, Cooking Classes
In celebration of Pride Month, Dallas, Texas-based Central Market will offer a collection of Pride-themed products and cooking classes hosted by LGBTQ+ celebrity chefs. These products will be showcased at all Central Market locations throughout Pride Month, running through June 30. Pride Month virtual cooking classes will feature an exciting lineup of award-winning chefs, beginning […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
Opopop Celebrates Anniversary With Limited Edition Birthday Big Bag
Denver, Colorado-based Opopop is celebrating its one-year anniversary in June with the launch of a limited edition Birthday Flavor Wrapped Kernels Birthday big bag and a week of giveaways with more than $1,000 worth of prizes for consumers to enjoy. The company said that it is redefining traditional popcorn with the invention of its Flavor Wrapped Kernels […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Ball Park Introduces Hot Dog Helmet With Social Media Giveaway
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods and its brand, Ball Park, is introducing the Hot Dog Helmet in a giveaway for fans to enjoy their hot dogs. The limited-edition accessory is complete with holsters and containers to be filled with a fan’s favorite condiments. To kick off grilling season, the brand is giving away a limited quantity of […]
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Doritos, Stranger Things Partner For ‘Live From The Upside Down’ Concert
Plano, Texas-based Doritos is partnering with Netflix’s Stranger Things 4 to create a “Live From The Upside Down” virtual concert June 23. The Stranger Things story goes that back in 1986, a tour bus crashed near Hawkins, Indiana, headed to the Doritos Music Fest ’86. The musicians disappeared into another dimension and the show was canceled […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Southwest
Berger Receives ASA, BASF Soy Scholarship
Abby Berger of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is the recipient of the 2022-23 Soy Scholarship award, sponsored by BASF and the American Soybean Association. The ASA/BASF Soy Scholarship is a $5,000 award presented to a high school senior who excels in academics and in leadership roles and who plans to pursue a degree in an agriculture-related field […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Southwest
Yesway Opens 3 Allsup’s Stores In Texas
Yesway celebrated the grand opening of three new Allsup’s-branded stores this month in Texas. The stores are located at 410 E. 11th St. in Friona; 1303 East 1st St. in Hereford; and 1590 Northwest Pkwy. in Azle. These are the latest in a previously announced series of rebuilds Yesway is undertaking within the Yesway and […]