Standard Meat Company, a North Texas-based meat company, has acquired Syracuse Sausage of Ponder, Texas. Standard Meat Co. is owned by the Rosenthal family. The fourth generation of Rosenthals – the brother and sister team of Ben Rosenthal and Ashli Rosenthal Blumenfeld – currently leads the company, with Ben as CEO and co-president, and Ashli […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
United Supermarkets, Kellogg’s Give Snack Pak 4 Kids $25K
United Supermarkets and Kellogg’s joined forces June 7 to donate $25,000 to Amarillo, Texas-based Snack Pak 4 Kids. As part of the Nourishing Neighbors initiative and the Feed the Love campaign, this donation will go to help Snack Pak 4 Kids in its mission to fight food insecurity across the Amarillo community. “We are blessed to be able to help our community […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Brighter Bites Partners With DoorDash’s Project Dash For Deliveries
Houston, Texas-based Brighter Bites has partnered with DoorDash through its Project DASH initiative to increase fresh produce accessibility to children and their families in New York City, Houston and Washington D.C. Through this partnership, DoorDash’s Project DASH makes it possible for families facing transportation barriers to participate in the Brighter Bites program. DoorDash drivers will go to select enrolled […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Southwest
TIPA Welcomes Three Produce Industry Executives To Board
The Texas International Produce Association has added three industry executives to the TIPA Board of Directors. Travis Catalani is one of the executive leaders recently named to the board. Catalani began his career at B. Catalani 14 years ago and has grown up around produce his entire life. B. Catalani was founded in 1914 and […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southwest
7-Eleven Evolution Store Opens In Dallas, TX
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 […]
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 […]