Mata’s Fruit Store in El Paso, Texas, plans to open its first digital store in early 2020, deploying online shopping technology from Local Express. Owned and operated by the Mata family since 1955, Mata’s Fruit Store has expanded several times over the years and offers a large selection of fruits and vegetables, a full-service meat […]
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SOUTHWEST: New Allsup’s Market Opens In Melrose, New Mexico
Allsup’s Convenience Stores, one of the first to offer self-serve gasoline and self-serve fountain drinks, is bringing another first to its customers—the new Allsup’s Market in Melrose, New Mexico. Allsup’s recently was acquired by Yesway, which is now the 18th largest convenience store chain in the country. One-part convenience store, with expanded grocery and perishables, […]
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Tyson Teams Up With Instant Brands To Offer Instant Pot Kits
The Tyson Brand and Instant Brands Inc.—creator of the multicooker, the Instant Pot—have teamed up to create the brand-new Tyson Instant Pot Kits. Designed to cook in 20 minutes, these fully prepped kits have everything needed for a meal, including Tyson 100 percent all-natural chicken made with no antibiotics ever, as well as premium long-grain rice and sauces. […]
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Ben E. Keith Adding Foodservice DC In Albuquerque
Fort Worth, Texas-based food distributor Ben E. Keith Co. is expanding in New Mexico and adding high-tech amenities. The company broke ground in November for a 272,000-s.f. foodservice distribution center in Albuquerque at 601 Gallatin Place NW. It is on track to open in 2021 and will be more than four times the size of […]
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Silk Introduces New DHA Omega-3 Plant-Based Beverage
Silk, America’s No. 1 plant-based beverage brand, is adding a DHA Omega-3 plant-based beverage to its product lineup. Joining the Silk Protein beverage portfolio is the new DHA Omega-3 pea, oat and almondmilk beverage. Silk DHA Omega-3 features a balanced blend of oatmilk, almondmilk and pea protein and is available in Original and Unsweetened Vanilla […]
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Lay’s Unveils Three New Chip Flavors, Kicks Off Lay’s Smiles Campaign
Lay’s, having recently unveiled its first brand redesign in over a decade, is looking for ordinary people doing extraordinary things to create joy in their communities. And as Lay’s kicks off its nationwide search for people to feature on its packaging, the brand is introducing three new chip flavors across its entire portfolio this month: […]
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Syrett Appointed To New Age Beverages Corp. Board Of Directors
Alicia Syrett has joined Denver, Colorado-based New Age Beverages Corp. as an appointed member of its board of directors. She intends to stand for election to the New Age board of directors at its annual meeting to be held in May 2020. Syrett has more than 20 years of investment management experience and is currently […]
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Sovos Brands Names Vieth SVP And GM Of Noosa Yoghurt
Jason Vieth has been named SVP and GM of noosa yoghurt, parent company Sovos Brands announced Jan. 6. Vieth is based in Sovos Brands’ Broomfield, Colorado, office. Noosa yoghurt is made with whole milk and honey. Vieth most recently served as CEO of poppi, a beverage startup funded by Cavu Venture Partners. Prior to that, […]