Lubbock, Texas residents were treated to a record-breaking display of watermelons on June 2. The Food King, located on 82nd Street, hosted a watermelon marketing event of epic proportions, breaking a world record for the largest watermelon display. Although unverified by the Guinness Book of World Records, the Food King display containing 12,825 watermelons and […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Latest News, Shelby Exclusives, Southwest
Affiliated Foods Celebrates Culture Of Cooperation On 75th Anniversary
Amarillo, Texas-based wholesaler Affiliated Foods Inc. has thrived by fostering a culture of cooperation. The customer-centric company treats its retailer partners like family and those store operators and owners, in return, are immensely loyal. Click below for a special section commemorating AFI‘s 75th anniversary.
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Walmart Provides Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart is empowering people with increased access to their health data through a free, secure digital wallet that they own and decide whether to use to share their health information, starting with the COVID-19 vaccine record. The offering provides individuals with an opportunity to securely store their COVID-19 vaccine record in their pharmacy […]
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Whole Foods Markets Launches Rainy-Day Redo Program
Beginning June 21, Whole Foods Market will give away weekly prizes when weekend rain hits at least half of the continental U.S. The Rainy-Day Redo giveaway series will leverage the expertise of meteorologist Stephanie Abrams of The Weather Channel. Whole Foods Market will share Abrams’ weekly weather call on Instagram (@wholefoods) at noon every Monday through Aug. […]
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ePac Flexible Packaging Continues Expansion With Three New Plants
To meet increasing market demand for brands seeking faster time to market and the ability to order to demand, ePac Flexible Packaging is opening manufacturing plants in Toronto, Canada, and Portland, Oregon, as well as planning to open a second facility in Los Angeles. Construction of the ePac Toronto plant is complete and will begin […]
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Yuengling Unveils Launch Date For Its Beers In Texas
As part of a joint venture, D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc. and Molson Coors Beverage Co. say Yuengling beers will be available across Texas starting Aug. 23. Yuengling will launch with its Yuengling Traditional Lager, Light Lager 99, Golden Pilsner and FLIGHT by Yuengling, a light beer. As part of the launch, Yuengling will hold a SuperFan Sweepstakes where winners will […]
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Just Like Home Kitchen Recipes Arrive In Sprouts Farmers Market
After launching throughout the Southwest in November 2020, Just Like Home Kitchen Recipes, a collection of authentic, home crafted pasta sauces is available in Sprouts Farmers Market locations from coast to coast. Inspired by favorite recipes from kitchens across America, 25 cents from every jar sold is donated to local homeless shelters throughout the U.S. […]
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Yesway Celebrates Opening Of New Allsup’s In Bangs, Texas
Convenience store chain Yesway is celebrating the grand opening of its new Allsup’s store, located at 506 E Hall St. in Bangs, Texas, through June 19. Customers who visit the store between June 13-19 can enter for a chance to win one of the prizes that will be given away at noon on June 19, including a […]