Lafayette, Colorado-based Planterra Foods is expanding its portfolio of plant-based products in the fresh and frozen category by launching a variety of new Ozo products. Available now, consumers can add Ozo Frozen Nuggets (10.6 oz.), plant-based chicken patties (four 2.5-oz. patties) and Italian style meatballs (12 1-oz. meatballs), as well as fresh Smokehouse Burgers (two […]
Category: Southwest
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Quick ‘N Eat Angus Beef Patties Now Sold In U.S. Walmart Locations
Quick ‘N Eat has introduced flame-grilled beef patties to frozen, fully cooked meat aisles at Walmart locations across the country. The growing producer of affordable, high-quality savory beef products has also extended its products within the fully cooked burger category, including an all-new turkey burger. Now available at 3,300 Walmart locations, Quick ‘N Eat premium Angus beef patties […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
BuzzBallz Chili Mango Offers Sweet, Spicy Taste In One Sip
Carrollton, Texas-based BuzzBallz/Southern Champion LLC has added a new cocktail to its ready-to-drink line: BuzzBallz Cocktails Chili Mango. The cocktail tastes like mango with a hint of jalapeño to give it spice without being too hot. This flavor differs from BuzzBallz’ traditional flavors as it combines a sweet and spicy taste into one sip, according […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Ball To Build New Aluminum Beverage Packaging Plants In UK, Russia
Broomfield, Colorado-based Ball Corp., a manufacturer of recyclable aluminum beverage packaging, is planning to significantly increase its production capacity with new cutting-edge facilities in the UK and Russia. With an increasing consumer call for more sustainable purchasing options and a growing number of new brands and beverage categories choosing cans, demand for aluminum packaging is rapidly […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Online And Retail Sales Of Colorado Green Chili Brand Continue To Grow
The owner of Colorado Green Chili and King’s Chef Diner reports increased sales and distribution of its jarred condiment. Created in 2008, Colorado Green Chili first gained international fame with an appearance in a feature on The Food Network. It is now carried in more than 700 retail outlets throughout nine states within stores such as Natural Grocers, Whole Foods […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Hatch Chile Season Is Back At United Family Stores
United Supermarkets, Market Street, Albertsons Market and Amigos locations across Texas and New Mexico are kicking off Hatch chile season by roasting fresh Hatch chiles on site. Roastings will happen at all locations the first two weekends in August. Then, roastings will continue the following weekends at select locations until supplies run out. For years, […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Frito Lay Program Aims To Send Girls To Space Camp
To help shine a spotlight on the importance of introducing and retaining more students in STEM programs at an early age, Frito-Lay Variety Packs is teaming up with Alyssa Carson, an aspiring astronaut and one of a just few certified Aquanauts, for the launch of its Back-to-School Blast Off campaign. As a part of the program, Frito-Lay Variety […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Market Street And United Family Supply Summer Spice Hibiscus Flowers
As the City of Vernon, Texas, continues to work toward becoming the Hibiscus capital of Texas, Market Street and United Supermarkets are trying to help. Over a recent weekend, guests in Vernon, Wichita Falls and the Dallas/Fort Worth area had the opportunity to take home the Summer Spice Hibiscus flower, also known as the Hardy […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart To Pay 100% Of College Tuition, Books For Associates
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart will pay 100 percent of college tuition and books for associates through its Live Better U education program. Starting Aug. 16, the $1 a day fee will be removed for associates, making all education programs paid for by Walmart. This means approximately 1.5 million part-time and full-time Walmart and Sam’s Club associates […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Shelby Originals, Southwest
Customer Care Comes First At Arkansas’ Edwards Food Giant
Exec: Our people know that’s going to be ‘difference maker’ by Eric Pereira / staff writer Paul Rowton, VP of Edwards Food Giant, thinks e-commerce is here to stay for grocers in Arkansas, but he doesn’t see it becoming a majority of his business in the next few years. “Pre-packaged is certainly a route we’re […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Left Hand Brewing Introduces Peanut Butter Milk Stout Nitro Year-Round
Left Hand Brewing Company, an industry pioneer in Nitro beer styles and technology headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, is debuting a new Nitro year-round beer, Peanut Butter Milk Stout Nitro. This Nitro Milk Stout embodies the flavor of a peanut butter cup with a Nitro mouthfeel. Peanut Butter Milk Stout Nitro enters Left Hand’s lineup as the sweet […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Natural Grocers Plans 66th Anniversary Celebration Aug. 12-14
In honor of its 66th anniversary and what would be co-founder Margaret Isely’s 100th birthday, Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers invites the communities it serves to a three-day celebration from Aug. 12-14. The nation’s largest family-operated natural and organic grocery retailer celebrates 66 years of nutritional empowerment, free nutrition education, its “good4u Crew” and its communities, […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Shoemaker Named President Of Kroger Dallas Division
The Kroger Co. has named Keith Shoemaker as the president of its Dallas, Texas division. Earlier in July, the entire Kroger family was heartbroken following the death of Adam Wampler, the previous president of the Dallas Division. Shoemaker, who most recently served as VP of operations for the Dallas Division will report to Valerie Jabbar, […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
7-Eleven Delivers Buy One, Get One Deal On National Chicken Wing Day
To celebrate National Chicken Wing Day on July 29, 7-Eleven is offering buy one, get one free five-count bone-in wings via 7–Eleven Delivery found on the 7NOW delivery app and the 7–Eleven app. Customers can choose between flavors like spicy, regular and buffalo. Participating 7-Eleven stores are also offering a buy one, get one free […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Wellness Day Aims To Empower Walmart Customers To Prioritize Health
Walmart is inviting customers to take control of their health at Walmart Wellness Day, a free event on July 24, where they can get health screenings and wellness resources at pharmacies nationwide, as well as immunizations in one location. The goal of Walmart Wellness Day is to help customers get back on track with preventive […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Southwest
2021 Hatch Chile Festival Features Frozen Pizza From New Mexico
WiseChoice Foods LLC, the manufacturer of the all-natural frozen pizza brand WisePies Pizza, says that beginning Aug. 4, Texas-based Central Market grocery stores throughout Texas will be featuring two new WisePies Pizza items: Hatch Green Chile Four Cheese Pizza and Hatch Green Chile Uncured Pepperoni Classico Pizza. This is a new major market opportunity for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
New Dream Park Playground Opens In San Antonio’s MLK Park
Open to kids of all ages and abilities, a new playground called Dream Park debuted on July 16 at the Martin Luther King Park in San Antonio. Giving local youth the opportunity to Be the Dream, the opening day was commemorated with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by representatives from the Eastside Boys & Girls Club, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
SweetWater Brewing Co. Expands To West Coast With Colorado Brewery
SweetWater Brewing Co. is planning to open a new, full-service brewery, production facility, taproom and restaurant in Colorado. The opening of this new brewery marks a major milestone in expanding the availability of SweetWater’s brews and 420 spirit throughout Colorado and will propel the 11th largest craft brewery in America into the Western U.S. The craft brewery […]
Posted inWomen of Influence, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Nominations Sought For Shelby Southwest ‘Women Of Influence’ Program
Female trendsetters can be nominated for the 2021 Southwest “Women of Influence in the Food Industry” recognition program to be published in the November edition of The Shelby Report of the Southwest. The Griffin Report of the Northeast has experienced overwhelming support of this special section for more than 16 years. This recognition is expanding […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Natural Grocers Establishes ‘Heroes In Aprons’ Fund
Natural Grocers, one of the nation’s largest family-operated natural and organic grocery retailers, has established The Natural Grocers Heroes in Aprons Fund, a nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Heroes in Aprons Fund brings together the company’s long-standing charitable efforts under one umbrella. It provides both short-term financial assistance […]