The United Family has raised $500,000 for 28 United Way chapters through its 30th Annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament, which took place on Aug. 29 and 30. Checks were presented to the 28 United Way chapters at a recognition event on Aug. 29. Since its inception in 1991, the JPCC golf tournament has […]
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.
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Lala Introduces Authentic Hispanic Dessert Products
Dessert-inspired yogurt smoothies and cremas are the newest addition to the Lala brand of fresh dairy products. The new products include three flavors of dessert yogurt smoothies and two flavors of fruit and crema desserts. In April, the company also added three new traditional Mexican cheeses to its line-up of yogurt smoothies, yogurts, Mexican crema […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Yuengling’s Beers Officially Hit Shelves Across Texas
The Yuengling Co.’s flagship beers are now available across the state of Texas. Millions of beer fans in the state will now have their pick from a selection of Yuengling’s beers, including the Yuengling Traditional Lager, Light Lager 99, Golden Pilsner and Flight by Yuengling, the next generation of light beer. The diversified portfolio spanning its […]
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PepsiCo, Walmart And Sam’s Club Team Up To Make Recycling Easy
As recycling rates in the U.S. continue to decline, PepsiCo Beverages North America, Walmart and Sam’s Club are piloting a new program to inspire recycling awareness and participation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At two Walmart and two Sam’s Club locations, shoppers can bring their beverage containers to be properly recycled from Thursday to Sunday and they’ll […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Mediterranean Food Brand Afia Releases New Sun-Dried Tomato Flavor
Afia, a Mediterranean food company headquartered in Austin, Texas, has launched its newest flavor, Sun-dried Tomato Falafel, on Afiafoods.com and in select retail stores, including Bristol Farms, Mother’s Market and Natural Grocers, all new retailers this month. The product will be available in additional retailers throughout the fall. Afia Sun-dried Tomato Falafel, which retails for […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Planterra Foods To Open New Office, R&D Center In Lafayette, CO
Planterra Foods is opening its new headquarters in Lafayette, Colorado, with office space and R&D Innovation Center. The location will result in incremental employment and opportunities to grow in ingredient and product innovations, expanding office space and adding jobs for the Denver community over the next year. The R&D Innovation Center will focus on testing and […]
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Mission Foods And Nutella Partner For ‘Breakfast All Wrapped Up’
Mission Foods, a maker of tortillas and wraps, is teaming up with Nutella to introduce Breakfast All Wrapped Up using Mission Street Tacos, Nutella Hazelnut Spread and fresh fruit. “Back-to-school season is a time for getting back into routines, and we know that this new school year is going to be unlike any other, with both kids and parents […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Whole Foods Quality Standards Could Give Parents Extra Quality Time
A recent online survey, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Whole Foods Market, found that parents of kids under 18 reported spending an average of 27.2 minutes per week – equivalent to a cumulative 24 hours annually – reading food labels and/or thinking about the ingredients in their children’s food. Additionally, 87 percent […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
TXB Is ‘Born’ With Its First New Market In Georgetown, Texas
TXB, a family of customer-service-oriented food markets and convenience stores based in Austin, Texas, is opening its first brick-and-mortar location in Georgetown, Texas. A ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 24 will celebrate the opening, following its rebrand from Kwik Chek to Texas Born. The new TXB market has industry-leading features, including e-vehicle rapid charging stations, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart Offering Flu And COVID-19 Shots, Now Available Nationwide
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart is offering low-cost flu shots in 4,600-plus Walmart pharmacies nationwide via walk-up and community flu shot clinics. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone 6 months and older receive a flu shot each year. Further, the CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for everyone aged 12 and older, especially as cases are […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Made•With Introduces New Line Of Clean Ingredient Buns And Loaves
Boulder, Colorado-based Made•With, an exclusive brand to KeHE Distributors’ grocery independent retailers, has launched a new line of attribute-driven bakery products available to consumers starting in September. The new line joins a large collection of natural, organic and non-GMO project verified products within Made•With’s portfolio. With the brand’s focus on clean ingredients and better choice […]
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Silver Eagle Beverages Awards Scholarships To 31 College Students
Thirty-one college students have been awarded educational scholarships for the 2021-22 academic year from the Silver Eagle Beverages Scholarship Program, which awards up to a total of $5,000 per academic year to the dependent children of its employees. The scholarship program was started by the company more than 20 years ago and has awarded more […]
Posted inH-E-B, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Temporarily Encourages Appointments For COVID-19 Vaccinations
As more Texans roll up their sleeves to get their COVID-19 vaccinations, H-E-B pharmacies encourage customers to make appointments through the online scheduler at heb.com/vaccine. Additionally, H-E-B pharmacies will accept walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations only from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. On weekends, COVID-19 vaccinations will be by appointment only. These are temporary moves that […]
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Dr Pepper Releases Exclusive FANtastic Chocolate
Dr Pepper, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, has released FANtastic Chocolate, a combination of Dr Pepper and chocolate as a limited time offering only available while supplies last. Dr Pepper FANtastic Chocolate is a celebration of fandom and marks the introduction of the new Dr Pepper “Pepper Perks” rewards program. To access the limited time offering, […]
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Vital Farms Unveils Pasture-Raised Butter With Sea Salt And Avocado Oil
Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms has introduced its newest product: Pasture-Raised Butter with Sea Salt & Avocado Oil. The new product is the first nationally distributed tub butter made with pasture-raised butter and avocado oil. It also contains the highest fat content of any nationally distributed product in the category. This combination of three simple ingredients […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Hy-Vee, Southwest
Silk Releases New Greek Style Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternatives
Silk, a plant-based food and beverage offerings company, is launching its Silk Greek Style Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternatives – the product of a multiyear effort to deliver the signature traits of Greek yogurt, without the traditional ingredient of dairy. The result is a combination of thick texture and a good source of plant-based protein, all in […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
GVH Family of Companies Announces Leadership Moves
Wright to succeed Schmidt as its CEO Lubbock, Texas-based GVH Family of Companies has announced that Joe Schmidt will be transitioning from CEO to executive chairman of the independent distributor, effective in September, and Sean Wright will be the new president and CEO. Wright has served as president of GVH for the last four years. […]
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H-E-B Names 20 Companies As Quest For Texas Best Finalists
More than 800 Texans threw their hats into the ring submitting more than 1,200 products ready for H-E-B’s 2021 Quest for Texas Best. From books, beignets and bottled water, to syrups, sausage and seasonings, H-E-B’s business development and sourcing managers reviewed a host of products for potential placement on store shelves. H-E-B has released the […]
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Yesway Celebrates Opening Of Its Allsup’s Market In Slaton, Texas
Yesway, one of the country’s fastest growing convenience store chains, recently hosted the grand opening celebration of its newest Allsup’s Market, located at 1402 E Highway 84 in Slaton, Texas. This is the third Allsup’s Market concept store the company has opened since acquiring the Allsup’s Convenience Store chain in 2019. The Slaton Allsup’s Market […]
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Longtime Texas Grocer ‘Sonny’ Williams Dies At Age 78
Joseph J.L. “Sonny” Williams, a longtime grocer and minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, died at home surrounded by family on July 10, 2021. He and his wife, Gretchen Minyard Williams, her sister, Liz Minyard, and cousin, Bob Minyard, ran Minyard Food Stores Inc. Together, they built a billion-dollar business which grew to become one […]