Natural Grocers will be the anchor sponsor of the 2023 U.S. Gaelic Athletic Association National Finals, set for Aug. 18-20 in Denver. The Southwest Division of the U.S. Gaelic Athletic Association and the Denver Gaels, a Gaelic Athletic Association Club founded in 1996, will host the event in Colorado for the second time in the […]
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H-E-B’s Second Fresh Bites Debuts In Lytle, TX
H-E-B has continued to roll out its H-E-B Fresh Bites brand with the recent opening of a second location in Lytle, Texas, that includes a True Texas Tacos restaurant. With H-E-B Fresh Bites, the San Antonio-based retailer offers a new look to its convenience stores. The concept provides more options, including fresh produce, chef-inspired prepared […]
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Natural Grocers Expands House Brand With Sparkling Water
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has introduced sparkling spring water to its house brand. The water is available in two sizes: 16-ounce and 25.3-ounce. Sustainability, quality and community are considerations in every Natural Grocers branded product, including this new variety of spring water. “The new Sparkling Spring Water is from the same trusted supplier that has […]
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Richard’s Rainwater Rolls Out Refreshed Look
As part of a brand refresh that the company hopes will “reinvigorate its purpose,” Austin, Texas-based Richard’s Rainwater has unveiled new packaging that features a rainbow, an element of the water cycle. According to the company, the rainbow represents the “vibrancy and vitality that comes from a renewed rainstorm and symbolizes the optimism Richard’s Rainwater […]
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Chicken Focus Of ‘Meet Your Farmer’ Film From Natural Grocers
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is promoting the second short film in its “Meet Your Farmer” film series, “It’s Just Chicken.” The short is centered around the founders of Mary’s Free Range Chicken, and how they raise non-GMO and organic birds. Mary’s farming practices differ from commercial factory farm operations. All of the chickens have free-range […]
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H-E-B Tournament Of Champions Raises $13.5M For Texas Charities
The H-E-B Tournament of Champions annually raises millions of dollars to support Texas nonprofits. This year’s event set a record, bringing in $13.5 million. In its 37 years, the organization has generated more than $159 million to support Texas families. As part of its charitable giving this year, the tournament also will make a $1 million […]
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Texas Nonprofit Adds Panhandle Pure As Clean Water Mission Partner
Hope Springs Water, a nonprofit based in Athens, Texas, announced it is expanding its bottled water into three more states via a partnership with Amarillo, Texas-based Panhandle Pure. The Shelby Report of the Southwest’s Jan Meade caught up with Amanda Bennett, Hope Springs Water’s director of development and administration, to learn the history of the company […]
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Two Joe V’s Smart Shops By H-E-B Set For Dallas, TX
H-E-B has shared plans to open two Joe V’s Smart Shop by H-E-B stores in Dallas, the first locations the retailer will open outside the Houston area. H-E-B will build a Joe V’s Smart Shop at 4101 W. Wheatland Road. The other location is planned at 5204 S. Buckner Blvd. The Wheatland store is expected […]