Dr Pepper, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, has released FANtastic Chocolate, a combination of Dr Pepper and chocolate as a limited time offering only available while supplies last. Dr Pepper FANtastic Chocolate is a celebration of fandom and marks the introduction of the new Dr Pepper “Pepper Perks” rewards program. To access the limited time offering, […]
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Vital Farms Unveils Pasture-Raised Butter With Sea Salt And Avocado Oil
Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms has introduced its newest product: Pasture-Raised Butter with Sea Salt & Avocado Oil. The new product is the first nationally distributed tub butter made with pasture-raised butter and avocado oil. It also contains the highest fat content of any nationally distributed product in the category. This combination of three simple ingredients […]
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Silk Releases New Greek Style Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternatives
Silk, a plant-based food and beverage offerings company, is launching its Silk Greek Style Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternatives – the product of a multiyear effort to deliver the signature traits of Greek yogurt, without the traditional ingredient of dairy. The result is a combination of thick texture and a good source of plant-based protein, all in […]
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GVH Family of Companies Announces Leadership Moves
Wright to succeed Schmidt as its CEO Lubbock, Texas-based GVH Family of Companies has announced that Joe Schmidt will be transitioning from CEO to executive chairman of the independent distributor, effective in September, and Sean Wright will be the new president and CEO. Wright has served as president of GVH for the last four years. […]
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H-E-B Names 20 Companies As Quest For Texas Best Finalists
More than 800 Texans threw their hats into the ring submitting more than 1,200 products ready for H-E-B’s 2021 Quest for Texas Best. From books, beignets and bottled water, to syrups, sausage and seasonings, H-E-B’s business development and sourcing managers reviewed a host of products for potential placement on store shelves. H-E-B has released the […]
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Yesway Celebrates Opening Of Its Allsup’s Market In Slaton, Texas
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 […]