Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods’ fresh meats division has introduced flow wrap packaging for its case ready portfolio. According to the company, flow wrap is a packaging product that uses less plastic than conventional packaging, requires less energy to produce and keeps products fresher three times longer. This packaging solution is being tested with Tyson Foods’ case […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Southwest
Storytellers With Super Powers – Female Marketing Execs Bond
“One of the biggest obstacles is getting out of your own way.” That was Alexa Langona’s advice Monday during the “Women in Meat Retail Networking Lunch: Meat Marketing, Where Women Rule,” part of the first session of the Annual Meat Conference in Dallas, Texas. Langona, senior director of project management of Albertsons Co.’s Own Brands, […]
Posted inFeature, Executive News, Southwest
Chairman Of Brookshire Grocery Co. Reflects On State Of Industry
Brad Brookshire, chairman and CEO of Brookshire Grocery Co., shared some thoughts on the industry with The Shelby Report of the Southwest during the recent FMI Midwinter Executive Conference in Orlando, Florida. While supply chain issues from the COVID-19 pandemic have improved, Brookshire noted they’re “not 100-percent resolved.” Problems with out-of-stock items remain. “It’s a […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Showcases Branded Solutions At AMC
Tyson Foods will showcase products from its portfolio of fresh meats brands at the 2023 Annual Meat Conference. The event brings together more than 1,500 meat industry professionals annually and runs through Wednesday in Dallas. The Tyson All Natural Premium Pork case ready product line will debut at the show. It features cuts like bone-in and […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southwest
Little Burro Country Store Thriving ‘Here At The End Of The World’
Last-chance stop for visitors en route to Big Bend National Park The Little Burro Country Store in West Texas is about as remote as you can get. “They say we’re the last frontier, a warm Alaska,” said Pam Gordon, owner. The store sits about 40 miles north of the Mexican border. And while it has […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Ventures Seeks Upcycling Startups For Annual Demo Day
Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, is accepting applications for participants in the second annual Tyson Demo Day. The event will be held July 11 at its headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas. This year’s theme of upcycling innovation aims to identify breakthrough upcycling technologies to help the company and the industry reach sustainability […]
Posted inCentral Market, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Central Market Celebrates Women’s History Month
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market is featuring a diverse collection of top-rated women-owned products from around the world in celebration of Women’s History Month. These items will be showcased at all Central Market locations throughout March. Central Market’s offerings include everything from women-owned wines, skin and hair products and additional grocery items. Featured women-owned products at Central Market […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest
Harps To Hold Grand Opening Of Remodeled Store In Jay, OK
Harps Food Stores has announced the grand opening of its remodeled store at 1107 South Main St. in Jay, Oklahoma. The celebration will be held at 10 a.m. on March 22. The store, formerly a Walmart, has undergone an extensive interior renovation. The remodel is a significant investment in the store’s future, and it is the result […]