Broomfield, Colorado-based Horizon Organic has partnered with Grovara to establish overseas distribution markets for the organic dairy brand. “We are incredibly proud to be working with a brand like Horizon Organic, which represents the very best of American dairy products,” said Abu Kamara, Grovara CEO and co-founder. “Our easy-to-use B2B wholesale marketplace is the only platform for […]
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Vital Farms Introduces Pasture-Raised ‘True Blues’ Heirloom Eggs
Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms has introduced its True Blues, a specialty carton of pasture-raised heirloom blue eggs, available at select regional Whole Foods Market locations. True Blues is a “Certified Humane” dozen of blue shell eggs. “People are looking for new ways to bring novelty to their every day and eggs as a cooking staple […]
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Supermarket Giant Launches Restaurant Supply Service In Dallas
Kroger’s Dallas Division is launching Kroger Restaurant Supply to serve establishments in greater Dallas. “Running a restaurant has always been difficult – and today it feels like it’s harder than ever,” said Jay Scherger, director of Kroger technology and digital/e-commerce accelerator. “This new service will bring our fresh assortment directly to regional businesses – all at consistent […]
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Dairy Max Announces Executive Leadership Additions
Grand Prairie, Texas-based Dairy Max has promoted Marty McKinzie to chief growth officer of the organization. McKinzie will be responsible for business development, industry image and relations, sustainability and organizational development. Dairy Max has also hired Kay Johnson Smith as its chief operating officer, who will be leading key areas of the business including consumer marketing, corporate communications, […]
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H-E-B Partners With Texas Parks And Wildlife Foundation
H-E-B is supporting Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation’s efforts to conserve wildlife, habitats and natural resources. With the purchase of a Field & Future product by H-E-B, the grocer will help support efforts such as coastal conservation along the Texas Gulf Coast, black bear restoration in West Texas and the establishment of Palo Pinto Mountains State […]
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Kalera Opens ‘Mile High’ Vertical Farming Facility In Denver, CO
Colorado residents will soon be able to shop locally for lettuce and microgreens from Kalera, a hydroponic indoor vertical farming company, thanks to the opening of its new farm. The nearly 90,000-square-foot facility, located at 18000 E 40th Avenue, in Aurora, Colorado is the company’s fifth domestic farm, joining a U.S. footprint that includes farms in Atlanta, Georgia, and Houston, Texas, […]
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Rio Fresh’s Onion Facility Damaged In Warehouse Fire
On March 31, a structure fire damaged a large portion of Rio Fresh’s onion packing facility in San Juan, Texas. Rio Fresh Inc. is a third generation, family farming operation in South Texas. It grows, packs and ships a large variety of Texas-grown items including: Texas 1015 Sweet Onions, cabbage, kale, greens and melons. The […]
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Whole Foods’ Oblisk Discusses Regenerative Agriculture At Shoptalk 2022
Sonya Gafsi Oblisk, chief marketing and communications officer for Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market, discussed the grocer’s point of view on regenerative agriculture and outlined its focus on caring for communities and the environment during Shoptalk 2022, held March 28 in Las Vegas, Nevada. During a fireside chat with Erin Hiatt, VP of corporate social responsibility […]