Dallas, Texas-based SymphonyAI Retail CPG has announced PepsiCo Northern Europe and Foodstuffs North Island as the winners of the inaugural Tempo Awards. The Tempo Awards program recognizes leaders setting the pace through innovation in AI-based retail and CPG technology. PepsiCo Northern Europe, a European division of PepsiCo, and Foodstuffs North Island, a New Zealand-owned and -operated […]
Category: Southwest
The Shelby Report of the Southwest covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inFrozen Food, Executive News, Southwest
Reddy Ice Appoints Warner As Incoming CEO
Dallas, Texas-based Reddy Ice, a manufacturer and distributor of packaged ice, has announced that Lonny Warner has been appointed CEO and president and as a member of the Reddy Ice board of directors, effective Jan. 5. Warner is a business leader with expertise across several industries. His knowledge and leadership in supply chain management, technology, sales […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Walmart Completes 6K Drone Deliveries In Seven States
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart’s drone delivery program has completed its intended expansion plans for 2022. The company operates 36 drone delivery hubs across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah and Virginia. “I’m incredibly proud of our team for creating the largest drone delivery footprint of any U.S. retailer and providing customers with an incredibly fast – and innovative […]
Posted inBakery News, Southwest
Tacodeli Launches Flour Tortillas At Whole Foods Market
Tacodeli, the taco concept with locations in Austin, Dallas and Houston, is offering its flour tortillas at Whole Foods Market stores across Texas. Tacodeli’s Flour Tortillas are available in the refrigerated section and are offered fully cooked or uncooked to cook at home. The tortillas are made with four ingredients and no preservatives. In addition to its flour tortillas, Whole Foods […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
Southern Recipe Small Batch Recognized For Packaging Design
Dallas, Texas-based Southern Recipe Small Batch has been awarded two national honors for the brand’s packaging. The awards celebrated the brand’s Pop-at-Home Pork Rind Pellets packaging, as well as the brand’s core fried and oven-baked pork rind packaging redesign. Both sets of packaging were conceptualized by Cyber Graphics. The American Package Design Awards were presented by Graphic Design USA, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Industry Leader Establishes Grass Fed Foods Platform
Loveland, Colorado-based Grass Fed Foods has announced the formation of the nation’s largest grass fed beef platform by merging SunFed Ranch and Teton Waters Ranch. In the merger, Grass Fed Foods will becomes the foremost outlet for grass fed beef products, bringing together SunFed Ranch, a California-based leader in prime cuts and grinds, and industry […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Local Bounti Breaks Ground On Agriculture Facility In Texas
Local Bounti Corporation began construction Jan. 4 on a new indoor facility in Mount Pleasant, Texas. To kickoff construction, the company was joined by state and local leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony at the facility. The six-acre facility will utilize the company’s Stack and Flow Technology to grow and sell its indoor grown line of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods
Relationshop Acquires Stor.ai To Create Unified Platform
Magnolia, Texas-based Relationshop, a digital engagement platform for retail chains, has acquired Stor.ai, a global e-commerce solution for regional grocers. The companies said the acquisition will empower regional grocers with a unified i-commerce platform, combining operational excellence with data analytics and omni-channel engagement capabilities to increase transactions, enhance loyalty and grow sales. The new entity […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Southern Recipe To Support GGAF In Annual Campaign
Dallas, Texas-based Southern Recipe Small Batch pork rinds has announced its annual Pork Rind Appreciation Day campaign, supporting Coach Ditka’s Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund. Consumers can participate in this year’s “Sacks for Snacks” Sweepstakes, leading up to Big Game Sunday on Feb. 12, coinciding with Pork Rind Appreciation Day. Fans are invited to enter by picking the pro-football team they […]
Posted inExecutive News, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods
Pod Foods Hires Three Executives To Leadership Team
Austin, Texas-based Pod Foods has hired three new executives to its leadership team. Leading the new additions is Peter Gialantzis who previously led the growth team at KeHE. Timothy Wee and Ankit Patel also join the leadership team with relevant industry experience coming from companies like Amazon and Boxed. As Pod Foods expands its national presence, the team has grown […]
Posted inDairy News, Southwest
Danone North America Shares Progress On Agriculture Program
Broomfield, Colorado-based Danone North America has announced the year five results of its multi-year, multi-million-dollar regenerative agriculture program, which includes both dairy milk and almond milk sourcing. Since its launch in 2017, the program has expanded its reach to 144,771 acres, exceeding the company’s goal to reach 100,000 acres by 2022. Danone North America defines regenerative agriculture as […]
Posted inCenter Store, Southwest
Ardent Mills Releases Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Denver, Colorado-based Ardent Mills has released its 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility report. The report outlines the company’s progress toward transforming how the world is nourished, including advancement against commitments aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. “Despite another year of challenges for our industry, we remained resolute in our commitments to our people, customers, suppliers, consumers, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Southwest
NuZee, Nostalgia Coffee Roasters Launch Wholesale Portion Pack
Plano, Texas-based NuZee has expanded its partnership with Nostalgia Coffee Roasters to bring 2.5-ounce portion packs to wholesale customers nationwide for the first time. Nostalgia Coffee Roasters partnered with NuZee to grow its coffee offerings beyond single-serve in corporate, office and hospitality settings while offering an eco-friendly option. The packaging makes the portion packs an easy way to […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Hy-Vee, Southwest, Whole Foods
Kazoo Snacks Saves 1M Gallons Of Water Through Upcycled Food
Dallas, Texas-based Kazoo Snacks said it has save one million gallons of water since its launch in September 2021. Kazoo Snacks, whose chips save 20 gallons of water per bag, is on a mission to save one billion gallons of water by 2025. “We’re so proud to have reached this pivotal milestone,” said Josh Death, Kazoo […]
Posted inMarketing News, Executive News, Southwest
NuZee Promotes Franklin To SVP, Sales And Marketing
Plano, Texas-based NuZee, a producer and co-packer of single-serve coffee formats, has promoted Marie Franklin to SVP of sales and marketing. In her new role, she will be responsible for helping lead sales and marketing strategies within the company, including team management and driving revenue. NuZee carved out an expanded role to capitalize on Franklin’s expertise […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southwest
Keurig Dr Pepper Hires Rotem-Wildeman For Executive Position
Frisco, Texas-based Keurig Dr Pepper has announced the appointment of Karin Rotem-Wildeman to the position of chief research and development officer, effective Jan. 9, reporting to Bob Gamgort, chairman and CEO. In this role, Rotem-Wildeman will lead product development, packaging innovation, flavor technology and associated research and development capabilities. She succeeds David Thomas, who is retiring from KDP after […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Host Store Grand Opening In Denver, CO
Natural Grocers will open its 44th Colorado location Jan. 7 at 3165 N. Central Park Blvd. in Denver. The store plans to host a grand opening celebration event with giveaways, discounts and a prize sweepstakes. The grocer will begin festivities with a donation presentation to the Food Bank of the Rockies, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Additional community leaders […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Retailers Recognize Logile As Top 10 Retail Technology Provider
Dallas, Texas-based Logile has announced that retailers rated the company No. 1 overall for customer satisfaction and performance with 12 additional No. 1 placements across the 2023 RIS News Software LeaderBoard, RIS’ annual retail customer satisfaction survey. Logile also placed No. 8 on the overall Top 20 best retail industry technology providers and is the only workforce […]
Posted inCenter Store, Executive News, Southwest
VP Of Operations Bell Retires From Del Sol Food Co.
Brenham, Texas-based Del Sol Food Co., manufacturer of Brianna’s Fine Salad Dressings, has announced that Sherald Bell, VP of operations, will retire Dec. 31 after 27 years of service. Bell was hired in 1995 as the plant manager overseeing operations. Under his direction, the company has grown from a 480-square-foot production room to more than 100,000 square […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Reaches Opioid Settlement Agreements In All 50 States
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has surpassed the first threshold required for finalizing the company’s $3.1 billion nationwide opioid settlement framework announced on Nov. 15. The company has settlement agreements with all U.S. 50 states, including four states that previously settled with the company, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and three other U.S. territories, […]