Yesway, one of the country’s fastest growing convenience store chains, recently hosted the grand opening celebration of its newest Allsup’s Market, located at 1402 E Highway 84 in Slaton, Texas. This is the third Allsup’s Market concept store the company has opened since acquiring the Allsup’s Convenience Store chain in 2019. The Slaton Allsup’s Market […]
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Longtime Texas Grocer ‘Sonny’ Williams Dies At Age 78
Joseph J.L. “Sonny” Williams, a longtime grocer and minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, died at home surrounded by family on July 10, 2021. He and his wife, Gretchen Minyard Williams, her sister, Liz Minyard, and cousin, Bob Minyard, ran Minyard Food Stores Inc. Together, they built a billion-dollar business which grew to become one […]
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Ozo Products Offer New Plant-Based Proteins In Frozen And Fresh Aisle
Lafayette, Colorado-based Planterra Foods is expanding its portfolio of plant-based products in the fresh and frozen category by launching a variety of new Ozo products. Available now, consumers can add Ozo Frozen Nuggets (10.6 oz.), plant-based chicken patties (four 2.5-oz. patties) and Italian style meatballs (12 1-oz. meatballs), as well as fresh Smokehouse Burgers (two […]
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Quick ‘N Eat Angus Beef Patties Now Sold In U.S. Walmart Locations
Quick ‘N Eat has introduced flame-grilled beef patties to frozen, fully cooked meat aisles at Walmart locations across the country. The growing producer of affordable, high-quality savory beef products has also extended its products within the fully cooked burger category, including an all-new turkey burger. Now available at 3,300 Walmart locations, Quick ‘N Eat premium Angus beef patties […]
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BuzzBallz Chili Mango Offers Sweet, Spicy Taste In One Sip
Carrollton, Texas-based BuzzBallz/Southern Champion LLC has added a new cocktail to its ready-to-drink line: BuzzBallz Cocktails Chili Mango. The cocktail tastes like mango with a hint of jalapeño to give it spice without being too hot. This flavor differs from BuzzBallz’ traditional flavors as it combines a sweet and spicy taste into one sip, according […]
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Ball To Build New Aluminum Beverage Packaging Plants In UK, Russia
Broomfield, Colorado-based Ball Corp., a manufacturer of recyclable aluminum beverage packaging, is planning to significantly increase its production capacity with new cutting-edge facilities in the UK and Russia. With an increasing consumer call for more sustainable purchasing options and a growing number of new brands and beverage categories choosing cans, demand for aluminum packaging is rapidly […]
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Online And Retail Sales Of Colorado Green Chili Brand Continue To Grow
The owner of Colorado Green Chili and King’s Chef Diner reports increased sales and distribution of its jarred condiment. Created in 2008, Colorado Green Chili first gained international fame with an appearance in a feature on The Food Network. It is now carried in more than 700 retail outlets throughout nine states within stores such as Natural Grocers, Whole Foods […]
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Hatch Chile Season Is Back At United Family Stores
United Supermarkets, Market Street, Albertsons Market and Amigos locations across Texas and New Mexico are kicking off Hatch chile season by roasting fresh Hatch chiles on site. Roastings will happen at all locations the first two weekends in August. Then, roastings will continue the following weekends at select locations until supplies run out. For years, […]