Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms has established a distribution partnership with Dot Foods, a food industry redistribution company. This partnership marks two historic firsts for the two companies: Vital Farms is the first egg brand that Dot Foods will redistribute nationally, and this will be the first time that Vital Farms’ eggs will be available for […]
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Posted inSupply Chain News, Southwest
SymphonyAI Expert Wins 2023 Food Logistics’ Rock Star Award
SymphonyAI Retail CPG, a Dallas-based SymphonyAI vertical, has announced that Product Management Director Florian Loinard has been recognized as a winner of a 2023 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award from Food Logistics. The annual award highlights leaders across the food and beverage industry who are making an impact on improving the safety of cold […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Holds Grand Opening For Lake Austin Store
H-E-B held a grand opening Feb. 15 for its Lake Austin store. Located at 2652 Lake Austin Blvd., the 97,000-square-foot store is the first multi-level location for the retailer in the city. Construction on the store began in October 2019, but was interrupted due to COVID-19 pandemic-related delays. “This is a special store that the […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Southwest
TIPA Expands Career Networking Program
The Texas International Produce Association is expanding its career networking program, Encouraging Discovery & Growth in Education –”EDGE.” EDGE is the next step of the original “Aggies for Fresh” program launched in 2017. The program is designed to offer students information, exposure and connections to help them identify career paths and hire-ready roles in the fresh […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Releases 2022 ESG Report
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has released its environmental, social and governance report for 2022. This second annual ESG report outlines the company’s practices, as well as investments made in the previous year. The 2021 ESG report was focused on product standards, the cornerstone of Natural Grocers’ sustainability principles. Natural Grocers decided to emphasize its dedication […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest
Sysco Launches ‘Recipe For Sustainability’ University Program
Houston, Texas-based Sysco Corporation, a global foodservice distribution company, has launched its new ‘Recipe for Sustainability’ program. Through this program, Sysco will collaborate with top universities to explore innovations that will accelerate climate action and lead the industry towards a more sustainable future. Students at Arizona State University and Pennsylvania State University will have the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Celebrates Annual Crew Appreciation Month
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is celebrating its fifth annual Crew Appreciation Month throughout February. Natural Grocers good4u Crew will be treated to a celebration with gifts, giveaways and discounts as an expression of gratitude towards its employees. Margaret Isely, Natural Grocers’ co-founder, demonstrated the importance of recognizing crew members’ individual personalities, aptitudes and impact. She believed in expressing […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Offers Essentials, Discounts For The Big Game
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is offering customers several discounts and specials for Game Day essentials through Feb. 12. From discounts on healthy snacks to large recipes, Natural Grocers is showcasing its discounts on everyday snacks, such as: Kettle Brand Select Potato Chips – 2 for $5 (5-ounce) Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Garlic Sesame Sticks or Giant Toasted […]