Pabst Brewing Co. has chosen Denver, Colorado-based MicroStar Logistics as its long-term keg supply chain partner, meeting the draft beer needs of its brands as well as future innovations. “Our business is large, complex and growing, which means our keg supply chain needs to be efficient, flexible and sustainable. MicroStar fires on all of these […]
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 inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
CEFCO Charity Golf Tournament Benefits The Fikes Foundation
The 20th Annual CEFCO Hackers-R-Us Charity Golf Tournament benefitting The Fikes Foundation was held on Oct. 18 at Cimarron Hills Golf & Country Club in Georgetown, Texas. The 2021 tournament raised more than $280,000 for The Fikes Foundation. These donations will go toward giving back to the communities that are served by The Fikes Companies. […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Executive News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
Pensa Hires Industry Veteran Whiting As Head Of Marketing
Austin, Texas-based Pensa Systems, a cloud-based automated perception solution, has appointed technology veteran Tim Whiting as VP of marketing. In this role, he will help scale the company’s brand and go-to-market efforts to meet growing demand for Pensa’s automated real-world shelf visibility data. CPG brands and retailers alike are increasingly turning to Pensa to help them […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Avocados From Mexico, Brees Partner To ‘Get In The Guac Zone’
Irving, Texas-based Avocados From Mexico is kicking off a new national shopper marketing campaign featuring former New Orleans star quarterback and football legend Drew Brees to get fans ready for the ultimate “Guac Zone.” The promotion has a grand prize of a $100,000 Smart Home Makeover. Retailers are encouraged to sign up to receive free Big Game celebrity, attention-getting […]
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Anniversary Issues, Home Page Latest News, Shelby Originals, Southwest
Taylor Inducted Into HOF As The United Family Celebrates 105 Years
Robert Taylor, EVP and senior advisor for The United Family, has been described by many as an entrepreneur at heart. He’s also regarded as a living, breathing representation of West Texas. To The Shelby Report of the Southwest he is all that, plus the latest inductee into Shelby Publishing’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. Click […]
Posted inCentral Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
Central Market Offers Limited-Edition Foodie Trading Cards
Central Market Curbside orders will have new foodie trading cards for children beginning on Oct. 20 at all Central Market locations, with new cards distributed every two weeks. Curbside partners will include the cards in orders by request from an adult or if they see a child in the car. The creative cards, designed with kids […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Whole Foods Market Examines Top 10 Food Trends For 2022
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market global buyers and experts unveiled their top 10 anticipated food trends for 2022 in the retailer’s seventh-annual Trends predictions. Buzz-less spirits, yuzu, Reducetarianism and functional beverages made with prebiotics and botanicals are among the food influences expected to rise in popularity in the next year. Each year, a Trends Council of more than 50 […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Stryve Foods Appoints Christenson, Vogt To Board Of Directors
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc. has appointed Greg Christenson and Charlie Vogt to its board of directors, effective immediately. Christenson will serve as a member of the audit committee and compensation committee, and Vogt will serve as a member of the compensation committee. The appointments will expand the board to nine directors, six of whom […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart Store No8 Looks At How Voice, Text Are Transforming Shopping
How close are customers to being able to text Walmart their shopping list? Walmart’s Store No8 and the company’s Global Tech team are currently testing a beta experience – Walmart Text to Shop – with customers in select areas, according to Dominique Essig, VP of conversational commerce at Store No8. “We’re learning a lot about when […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Takis Introduces On-The-Go Intensity With New Takis Crisps
Takis, the spicy rolled tortilla chip brand known for its intense flavor, has introduced Takis Crisps, the latest addition to the brand’s growing list of salty snack offerings. Infused with the full force of Takis Fuego signature variety, these stackable potato crisps are hitting store shelves in a portable container. Now available nationwide in 2-oz. and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Supports Early Childhood Literacy In Local Communities
The team behind Star Ranch Angus beef, a Tyson Foods fresh meats brand, recently presented grants to two school systems. The Springdale, Arkansas-based company gave an $8,000 grant to the Silvis School District in Silvis, Illinois. The grant is intended to benefit students and early literacy efforts in the district. A $16,000 grant was presented […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southwest
WiseChoice Foods Expands Product Line, Now In Walmart Stores
Albuquerque, New Mexico-based WiseChoice Foods LLC, the manufacturer of the frozen pizza brand WisePies Pizza and a certified minority-owned and female-led company, has entered into an ongoing distribution partnership for seven WisePies Pizza items with Walmart Stores Inc. With the addition of approximately 455 new Walmart Stores, WisePies Pizza will now be available in more than […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Oak Hill Location To Open Oct. 27 As Replacement Store
H-E-B’s new store in southwest Austin, Texas, built to replace a location less than two miles away in the Oak Hill community, is scheduled to open Oct. 27. At 90,000 square feet, the U.S. Highway 290 location will feature an expansive product assortment and several services for customers. “We are excited to answer the call […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart Navigating Supply Chain To Deliver This Holiday Season
Supply chain issues across the retail industry have remained in the news in recent months. Joe Metzger, EVP of supply chain operations for Walmart U.S., recently addressed the issue in a blog. “With so many news stories about port delays, increased consumer demand and holiday season forecasting, it’s natural to wonder whether items will make […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Shelby Originals, Southwest
Longtime Grocer/Owner Adjusts To New Markets
Uptown Grocery banners arrive in OKC by Eric Pereira / content creator This year, Ray Pruett, owner of Pruett’s Foods, acquired two Buy For Less locations to open his new Uptown Grocery banners in Oklahoma City. He is a third-generation owner and his children work in the business as well. Pruett operates his stores mainly in […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Ball Metalpack Opens New Two-Piece Food Can Production Line
Broomfield, Colorado-based Ball Metalpack, a manufacturer of steel cans for food and household products, has added a new two-piece food can production line at its Milwaukee manufacturing plant. The new line will support the production of millions of food cans per year and will allow Ball Metalpack to meet growing demand from customers in the […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Left Hand Brewing Goes ‘All Out For Stout’ This Season
Longmont, Colorado-based Left Hand Brewing Co., known for its stouts and Nitro technology, is going “All Out for Stout” this season with three new releases. The independent craft brewery is releasing two seasonal stouts for a limited time, S’mores Milk Stout and Black Forest Nitro Cherry Chocolate Stout. After a successful debut in 2020, Left […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Frozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Afia Launches In Publix And Sprouts Farmers Market Stores
Afia, a Mediterranean food company, has made distribution deals with two major retailers, Publix Super Markets in the Southeast and Sprouts Farmers Market nationally. With the addition of these stores, Afia is now in the freezer section of 1,775 stores nationwide. Shoppers will find a variety of Afia’s falafel line of products, including its newest […]
Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
North Texas Food Bank Launches $500M Campaign To Fight Hunger
The North Texas Food Bank has launched a campaign – Nourish North Texas – to address the region’s ongoing elevated hunger crisis and support new approaches to tackle the underlying factors that contribute to food insecurity. Nourish North Texas is a comprehensive campaign that significantly expands the food bank’s ability to provide hungry neighbors with more food for today, […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Driver Logs 4M Consecutive Safety Miles
On Sept. 28, H-E-B truck driver Danny Guerrero Jr. reached a milestone that few in his field achieve – driving four million miles consecutively without a single accident or traffic incident, an achievement only one other H-E-B driver has ever reached. He officially hit the mark as he drove his trailer to the H-E-B warehouse […]