In celebration of Women’s History Month, Dallas, Texas-based Central Market will spotlight a collection of products from female-owned companies. These items will be showcased at all Central Market locations throughout Women’s History Month, running March 2-29. Central Market’s offerings include everything from wines and gourmet chocolates to meats and grocery items from female-owned companies. This celebration is a part of Central Market’s “Be […]
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AFFI Concludes Frozen Food Convention in Dallas, TX
The American Frozen Food Institute has concluded its annual Frozen Food Convention “AFFI-CON” that brought together more than 1,100 industry executives representing nearly 500 companies in Dallas from Feb. 19-22. “From fruits and vegetables to entrees, pizza and pet food, frozen food is a staple for every member of the family,” said Alison Bodor, AFFI […]
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H-E-B Accepting Applications For 2022 Quest For Texas Best Competition
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B has announced the company’s call for entries is now open for the 2022 Quest for Texas Best competition. Submissions will be accepted Feb. 23 through April 7 and qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state. […]
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TIPA Announces McGillivray As Viva Fresh Expo Keynote Speaker
The Texas International Produce Association has announced that Dave McGillivray will be its TIPA 2022 Viva Fresh Expo keynote speaker April 21-23 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. McGillivray has served since 1988 as the technical and race director of the B.A.A. Boston Marathon. He is an athlete, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, philanthropist, […]
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Kroger And Kitchen United Open Kitchen Center In Houston, TX
Kroger and Kitchen United MIX have announced the opening of a kitchen center in The Heights neighborhood of Houston, Texas. Customers can order freshly prepared, on-demand meals from any or all participating restaurants. “Our customers know they can count on Kroger as a destination for the freshest meal solutions,” said Dan De La Rosa, Kroger’s group VP of […]
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Buc-ee’s Confirms Plans For New Travel Center In Johnstown, CO
Buc-ee’s is building its first travel center in Colorado. Planned for Johnstown, approximately one hour north of Denver, the new location is set to open in 2024. In addition to introducing the company to Colorado consumers, the Johnstown location marks the first expansion for Buc-ee’s outside of the South. Located south of Weld County Road 48 and west of I-25, this center […]
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Stryve Foods Completes Expansion Of Manufacturing Facility
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc. shared details for boosting its manufacturing capacity of its Stryve Biltong and Vacadillos Carne Seca meat snack product lines. Leveraging the $35 million raised in a private placement transaction, Stryve has bolstered its primary manufacturing facility in Madill, Oklahoma and is planning to build and procure other facilities in 2022. Stryve is […]
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Kroger Expands Fulfillment Network To Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Kroger Co. has announced it will offer more customers delivery through the addition of a facility in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, powered by the Ocado Group. As a continuation of Kroger’s successful entry into Florida in 2021, Oklahoma will serve as a new geography for the company. “We’re excited to extend the Kroger fulfillment network to […]