Shoppers also drawn by variety of unique products, services by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Evolving from a convenience store format, Poco Loco opened its first grocery store in 2009 in Kyle, Texas. In the ensuing 11 years, Poco Loco has expanded to nine stores in Austin, San Marcos, Buda, Uhland and Dale, Texas. And for […]
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America’s Love Of Avocados Drives Economic Growth
According to a new economic contribution analysis from Texas A&M University, the imports of Mexican Hass avocados have made substantial contributions to the U.S. economy during the 2019-2020 growing season. In this timeframe, more than 2.1 billion pounds of avocados were imported into the U.S. from the Mexican state of Michoacán – fueling consumers’ love of […]
Van’s Kitchen Expands Reach With New Grocery, Distributor Deals
Van’s Kitchen, one of the nation’s leading egg roll brands, continues to expand its reach to consumers by signing five notable distributor, supermarket and grocery store accounts in the past two quarters. A certified women-owned and minority-operated manufacturer based in Dallas, Texas, the company produces millions of egg rolls each year. While 2020 has slowed […]
Einstein Bros. Bagels Launches Take & Toast Bagels
In response to consumer demand for Einstein Bros. Bagels in their local grocery stores, the company is launching Take & Toast Bagels, bringing sleeves of its new thaw-and-sell bagels to retailers nationwide. “Each year, billions of bagels are purchased in grocery stores across the country, and the overwhelming issue we heard was a lack of […]
Natural Grocers Predicts Top 10 Nutrition Trends For 2021
Natural Grocers has released the fifth annual Top 10 Nutrition Trends predictions, a composite of the most anticipated and unexpected health, food and nutrition trends for 2021. Natural Grocers’ Nutrition Education team, made up of health and wellness experts – ranging from Registered Dietitians to Certified Natural Foods Chefs – collaborated with retailer’s buyers and analysts. For […]
Walmart+ Removing Shipping Minimum On Walmart.com Orders
Beginning Dec. 4, Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart is expanding the benefit list of Walmart+. Just in time for the holidays, Walmart is removing the $35 shipping minimum on orders for its members. This new benefit, paired with free unlimited deliveries of groceries and more from Walmart stores, makes the retailer’s membership program even more comprehensive. “It feels […]
H-E-B Continues To Honor Nation’s Heroes On Veterans Day
Every year on Veterans Day, H-E-B employees across the state of Texas pause to recognize the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and their families. This day of recognition starts with more than 2,000 H-E-B employees who have served, or are currently serving, in the U.S. Armed Forces and extends to the community […]
Walmart Lights Up The Sky With All-New Holiday Drone Light Show
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart is gifting the Walmart Holiday Drone Light Show, an all-new experience that brings the joy and wonder of the holiday season to the skies of select communities across the country, as well as to all families through a special live-streamed event. The Walmart Holiday Drone Light Show is a free and contactless experience […]
