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H-E-B Historical Marker Unveiled In Kerrville, Texas

A historical marker commemorating the founding of H-E-B was unveiled in Kerrville, Texas, on April 26. Florence Butt founded the grocery company in Kerrville in 1905. Kerrville Mayor Jack Pratt presented a proclamation to Winell Herron, H-E-B group VP for public affairs, diversity and environmental affairs, during the ceremony. Texas State Rep. Andrew Murr was […]

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Independence Coffee Co. Launches Single-Serve Business Segment

Brenham, Texas-based Independence Coffee Co. has launched its Indie Shot single serve branded products program. The new business unit will focus on expanded opportunities for co-packing, private label and promotional product customization in the single-serve category. “As a roasting and packaging company, we continue to see a growing need for access by roasters, retailers and […]

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Kroger Marketplace Opens In Clute, Texas, As Anchor Of New Woodshore Development

A Kroger Marketplace opens Wednesday, April 13, as part of the first phase of the Woodshore Marketplace in Clute, Texas—an approximately 140,000-s.f. shopping center at the southeast corner of Oyster Creek Drive and Dixie Drive within the master-planned Woodshore community near Houston. As the anchor for Woodshore Marketplace, the 124,000-s.f. Kroger Marketplace features a selection […]

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Albertsons Rolls Out Just For U Tool In Dallas-Fort Worth Area

Albertsons has launched its Just for U online and mobile shopping tool in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The program gives shoppers an easier way to save on groceries and delivers targeted savings directly to a customer’s account. Shoppers can add offers to their account through the Just for U app, enter their phone number at […]

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Dr Pepper Snapple Group Increases Investment In BodyArmor Sports Drink

Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) Group has increased its equity investment in BA Sports Nutrition, makers of BodyArmor, a line of premium sports drinks. The additional $6 million stake builds on the initial $20 million investment announced in August and raises DPS’s ownership position from 11.7 percent to 15.5 percent. Plano, Texas-based DPS has carried BodyArmor as an allied brand […]

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Avocados From Mexico Hashtag Most Popular At Recent SXSW Fest

Avocados From Mexico (AFM) made its first-ever South By Southwest (SXSW) appearance at the 2016 festival and, in the process, says it dominated SXSW-related social buzz. According to data from the social media monitoring company Keyhole, AFM’s #GuacNRoll activities generated more than 32,000 social media posts, making it the most popular hashtag used during SXSW. More […]

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Walmart Teams With Suppliers For Campaign To Aid Food Bank In Oklahoma, Others

Walmart this week launched its “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign, a nationwide initiative calling on the community to take action in the fight against hunger. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, and other food banks in the Feeding America nationwide network of 200 food banks, stands to benefit from up to $3 million in potential […]

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Brookshire Grocery Co. Manufacturing Earns National Award

Brookshire Grocery Co.’s manufacturing division received the “Member of the Year Award” at the 58th All Star Association Convention held in St. Petersburg, Florida, last week. The All Star Association, which currently has 298 member companies, presents the award to the member company that has set itself apart in areas of product quality, service, advertising, […]