Denver, Colorado-based Opopop is celebrating the start of the summer season with a new limited-edition product: Pickle Monster. Opopop’s limited edition Pickle Monster flavor provides customers with a blend of tartness, salt and dill. Pickle Monster will be available in 320g bags, which makes four bags of popcorn. “Here at Opopop, we want to keep pushing the […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Doritos Partners With Nwodim To Bring Back Solid Black Initiative
Plano, Texas-based Doritos is teaming up with actress and comedian Ego Nwodim to announce the return of Solid Black, a multi-platform initiative backed by action and funding to shine a light on Black changemakers – people who are driving impact, activism and a culture of change in their communities. In its sophomore year, Doritos Solid Black […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Launches Pork Ribs At Walmart Locations
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson pork ribs are available in 800 Walmart stores across the country for Fourth of July celebrations. To spread the word, pitmaster and Tyson ambassador Sterling “Big Poppa” Ball appeared on a local morning show, Good Day NWA, to offer viewers tips and tricks for preparing ribs. During the segment, Ball educated viewers on how […]
Posted inOrganic Natural, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Whole Foods Market Reveals First Summer Condiment Trends Predictions
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council revealed its first summer condiment trends predictions, along with a list of corresponding products from emerging and established brands. The Trends Council – a collective of Whole Foods Market buyers and experts with extensive industry knowledge – predict global barbecue, chili peppers, elevated ketchup and mustard, next-level fermentation and new […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Layout, Southwest
Symphony RetailAI Finds Space Planning Solutions Are Top Priority
Dallas-based Symphony RetailAI, a provider of end-to-end, integrated AI-powered merchandising, marketing and supply chain solutions for retailers and CPG manufacturers, has announced the findings of its commissioned executive survey, “Retailers’ Views of Modern Planning Tools and Solutions,” conducted by RSR Research. An overwhelming majority of respondents indicated that matters related to space planning are important amidst unprecedented retail […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Southwest
Local Express To Offer Delivery Through Walmart GoLocal
Independent food and beverage businesses nationwide now have increased access to delivery via Local Express through Walmart GoLocal, Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart’s white-label delivery as a service offering. The collaboration will enable Local Express, an end-to-end e-commerce platform for food retailers, to expand its delivery capabilities to serve additional businesses in areas including Chicago, Miami and Arlington, […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest
Kroger Expands Fulfillment Network With Facility In Aurora, CO
The Kroger Co. has announced the addition of a new customer fulfillment center in Aurora, Colorado, powered by the Ocado Group, which is engineering a model for the region, using advanced robotics technology and creative solutions. “We are thrilled to expand and introduce our innovative Kroger Fulfillment Network to one of the fastest growing areas in the country and […]
Posted inDairy News, Southwest
Food King, Partners Donate Milk For Lubbock Meals On Wheels
Food King, Gandy’s Dairy and Kemp’s Ice Cream donated and delivered 18,400 “Giving Cow” milks June 16 to the Lubbock Meals on Wheels and its recipients. Lubbock Meals on Wheels prepares, packages and delivers hot meals to more than 800 vulnerable people each weekday. Between the rising cost of food and packaging, along with ongoing […]