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DMA Solutions Offers Free Communications To Brands, Marketers

Dallas, Texas-based DMA Solutions now is offering companies within the fresh food space a free communications consultation to position consumer messaging and communications during this unparalleled time.  The spread of Covid-19 and frequent shutdowns have people talking about fresh produce and food more than ever. Each and every day, DMA Solutions is at the forefront […]

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Bear Mountain Offers New Selection Of Hardwood Pellets For Grilling

Louisville, Colorado-based Bear Mountain Gourmet BBQ Woods, crafters of hardwood pellets for barbecue with a wood-fired flavor, has launched its new barbecue Craft Blends, a collection of 100 percent natural hardwood blends curated to create wood-fired flavor. As the pellet barbecue market continues to grow this season, so does the demand for pellets. “Pellet grilling […]

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Kroger, Mattress Mack, Houston Mayor Partner On Senior Needs Drive

The Kroger Co., along with Jim McIngvale “Mattress Mack” of Gallery Furniture and Houston, Texas, Mayor Sylvester Turner have formed a partnership to feed more than 10,000 seniors in need.  “There is an extremely large number of housebound seniors in our community who don’t have access to the food and supplies they need,” said Joe […]

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Dairy Farmers Of America To Purchase Majority Of Dean Foods’ Assets

Dean Foods Co. announced March 31 that, following a comprehensive sale process and a competitive auction as part of its Chapter 11 process, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has been named the winning bidder to acquire a substantial portion of Dean Foods’ business operations. Pursuant to the agreement, which is subject to final approval by […]

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SW Businesses Trying To Make Life A Little Easier For Their Communities

In a time of stress and difficulty, local grocers and other affiliated businesses are doing what they can to make life just a little bit easier. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, some Southwest business are reaching out to their communities. Brookshire Grocery Co. will open all its stores on Easter Sunday, which is has never […]

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Walmart, Sam’s Club Helping Small Business Partners During Crisis

Walmart U.S. President and CEO John Furner and Sam’s Club President and CEO Kath McLay issued a joint statement March 25 on how they are supporting their small business partners during the coronavirus pandemic. They stated Walmart and Sam’s Club serve thousands of American communities hand-in-hand with other businesses—“businesses that employ many of our customers, […]

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Texas Distillery Switches Gears, Oklahoma Food Bank Donations Matched

Businesses in the food industry continue to be on the front lines in the battle against Covid-19. In the Southwest, Texas distillery BuzzBallz is aiding the medical field by producing much-needed hand sanitizer, and anonymous donors have pledged to match donations to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.   BuzzBallz creates hand sanitizer for local […]

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STōK’s ‘Fueled’ Line Features Creamers, Ready-To-Drink Coffee

Consumers have a new way to fuel their coffee with STōK Fueled Creamers and Ready-to-Drink Coffee from STōK Cold Brew. Geared toward those who are looking to jump-start their day, the company said the STōK Fueled line includes extra calories from protein, butter and MCT oil. The products are available at grocery and mass market […]