Temple, Texas-based McLane Co. Inc., a supply chain services company providing grocery and foodservice solutions, has hired Chris Smith as the new president of McLane Grocery, a $33 billion business unit providing supply chain solutions to more than 70,000 retailer locations. Before joining McLane Co., Smith worked at Walgreens Boots Alliance as SVP and chief […]
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 inPlant-Based News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Meati Appoints Tassani As President
Boulder, Colorado-based Meati, an animal-free meat company, has named Scott Tassani as its president, effective Dec. 6. The addition of Tassani to Meati’s leadership team comes as the company prepares to launch in early 2022 with a new source of nutrient-dense, universal protein made from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Tassani previously served for […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Produce News, Southwest
TIPA Hosts Skeet Shoot PAC Fundraiser
Texas International Produce Association hosted its annual Pull-for-PAC Skeet Shoot fundraiser on Nov. 18. Critical to supporting the endeavors of the association’s activities in Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas, this event has continued to grow every year. This year, TIPA was able to host a sold-out shoot with every team spot filled. Twenty-three teams registered […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, C-Store News, Southwest
7-Eleven Offers Winter Wonderland Cocoa
This winter, Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. is bringing back a holiday classic with a twist. 7-Eleven’s Winter Wonderland Cocoa is hot cocoa blended with candy cane flavor. Pair the winter classic with chocolate sauce and creamer for a wintery treat. Customers also can customize their cocoa with more toppings like marshmallows, cinnamon, caramel and a variety of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Kevin Hart, Laugh Out Loud, Sam’s Club Deliver Big Surprises
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Sam’s Club, Laugh Out Loud and Kevin Hart recently celebrated five organizations making a big difference in children’s lives by surprising them with $100,000 each through a series of virtual and in-person announcements across the country. In addition to the monetary contribution, select families and children benefitting from the organizations were also surprised […]
Posted inHome Page Latest News, Corporate Store News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Dillons Food Stores marks 100th anniversary
As the calendar nears December, Hutchinson, Kansas-based Dillons Food Stores continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary by recognizing its principles and values along with the customers, associates and communities. A division of the Kroger Company, Dillons operates 80 stores in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska under the banners of Dillons, Gerbes and Baker’s. It employs more […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Southwest, Sustainability News
Field & Future by H-E-B Launches In Stores
H-E-B announced the release of Field & Future by H-E-B, a new, environmentally-minded brand of household and personal care products, in celebration of Texas Recycles Day. Additionally, to commemorate the day, which coincides with America Recycles Day, H-E-B is announced a partnership with Keep Texas Recycling, a program of Keep Texas Beautiful, to help bring […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Latest News, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Carrying Plant-Based Ice Cream From Eclipse
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market has added three flavors of plant-based ice cream from Eclipse Foods – Cookie Butter, Mint Chip and Vintage Vanilla Ice Cream – at 45 Whole Foods stores throughout Northern California. The expansion by Eclipse, a leader in sustainable, plant-based dairy products, marks a major milestone for the brand as it continues […]
Posted inHome Page Latest News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
Natural Grocers Working With RangeMe To Source Products
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is partnering with RangeMe, an online product sourcing platform for retailers and suppliers, to streamline the search for products that meet its customer standards. Laura Perkins, VP of purchasing, said the partnership with RangeMe will help streamline Natural Grocers’ vendor submission program. “The digitization of the process means that before samples are […]
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Planterra Foods Offers First-Of-Its-Kind Plant-Based Chicken Cutlet
Colorado-based Planterra is expanding its line of plant-based proteins with the first True Bite Plant-Based Chicken Cutlet on the market from brand Ozo, as well as its new Plant-Based Chicken Shreds. According to the company, what makes True Bite Chicken Cutlet and Shreds unlike anything else on the market is the flavor and texture, which is comparable to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Symphony RetailAI Analysis Finds Shoppers Choose Quality Over Price
Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI has announced new consumer insights that highlight an industry-wide increase in quality-driven shoppers, with nearly two-thirds of grocery revenue growth coming from this customer segment. Symphony RetailAI’s latest research analyzed 2.2 billion shopper transactions in the U.S. and Europe from July 2020 to June 2021 across the company’s customer base of […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Roots Food Group Nonprofit Brings Food Security To Visually Impaired
Dallas, Texas-based Roots Food Group has launched FeedingTheBlind.org, a nonprofit organization providing medically tailored meals to individuals who are blind or have low vision. There are significant challenges that come between the health and wellness of the estimated 25 million Americans who are blind or have low vision, the majority of whom are over 50 years […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Natural Grocers Predicts Top 10 Nutrition Trends For 2022
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has released its sixth annual Top 10 Nutrition Trends predictions, a composite of the most anticipated health, nutrition and food trends for the coming year. The predictions focus on long-term health and well-being. Developed by the company’s team of health and wellness experts in collaboration with their purchasing and analytics teams, they […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B’s Neurodivergent Digital Internship Provides Job Opportunities
Reanna Lauritsen just landed her first full-time job. A current student at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, the Houston native recently launched her career with H-E-B as a software engineer. While she’s someone with a knack for math and logic, she struggles with communication, which has always been an obstacle she’s tried to overcome. […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Operation Appreciation Supports Veterans, Active-Duty Military
H-E-B customers across Texas have the opportunity to offer a salute to active duty service members, military veterans and their families by supporting H-E-B’s Operation Appreciation donation campaign. Launched in 2013, H-E-B Operation Appreciation has provided more than $10 million in support to dozens of military-based nonprofits in Texas, as well as efforts that provide mortgage-free homes […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
BuzzBallz New Seasonal Eggnog Flavor Ushers In Holiday Spirit
Just months after unveiling its newest flavor, Chili Mango, BuzzBallz/Southern Champion LLC has introduced the newest addition to its brand portfolio ‒ BuzzBallz Chillers Eggnog. This cocktail is rich in vanilla flavor with the familiar hints of cinnamon and nutmeg consumers would expect from an eggnog cocktail. According to Nielsen, Americans spent $185 million on […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
CEFCO Opens Location In Lampasas, TX Featuring CEFCO Kitchen
CEFCO Convenience Stores recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest store, located at 1699 Central Texas Expressway in Lampasas, Texas. CEFCO customers will find a wide variety of hot and cold food items, including CEFCO Kitchen made-to-order burritos, tacos and bowls, as well as hand-breaded fried chicken, pizza, breakfast sandwiches and other CEFCO Kitchen […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Niman Ranch Names Gibralter Farms Its Sustainable Farm Of The Year
Westminster, Colorado-based Niman Ranch, a natural meat brand renowned for its humanely raised products, has recognized the Gilbralter Farms, operated by the Gilbert family of Iowa Falls, Iowa, as its 2021 Sustainable Farm of the Year. This accolade honors the Gilberts for their continual pursuit of conserving land, waterways and biodiversity as well as for […]
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Silver Eagle Beverages, Budweiser Partner On FOH Scholarships
In the spirit of Veterans Day, Silver Eagle Beverages and Budweiser once again are partnering with Folds of Honor to provide educational scholarships to two local San Antonio, Texas, students whose parents served in the military. The scholarship recipients are Ashley Perez and Manuel Hofilena. They will each receive a $5,000 scholarship. Perez is a […]
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DoorDash, Spec’s Partner To Provide On-Demand Alcohol Delivery
DoorDash, a last-mile logistics platform, and Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods, the largest liquor retailer in the greater Houston area, have partnered to provide Texans with a wide selection of alcohol and other items. DoorDash announced its newest category, alcohol, in September to expand offerings to customers. Now people who are over the age of 21 […]