Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based JackBe has opened the application for those interested in owning a part of the business. Launching its first store in January, the new-to-market, curbside, drive-thru grocer has opened its funding application with a Wefunder campaign. Founded by Alex Ruhter and his three co-founders, the team has been working together over the past three […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Begins Holly Deals Event
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is holding its annual Holly Deals event through Dec. 22 with festive free items and discounts on products Customers can expect free products and discounts on more than 100 holiday essentials through Dec. 22. Free items include buy one, get one free on Beeler’s Bacon with an in-store coupon. Customers can buy a […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Niman Ranch Names 2022 Sustainable Farm Of The Year
Westminster, Colorado-based Niman Ranch has announced the Jovaag family of Austin, Minnesota, as the 2022 Niman Ranch Sustainable Farm of the Year. This accolade honors the Jovaags for their land stewardship and ongoing commitment to the principles of regenerative agriculture. Jon and Ruth Jovaag have been members of the Niman Ranch network of family farms since 2011, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
EPac Flexible Packaging Expands Internationally Into Europe
Austin, Texas-based ePac Flexible Packaging will be adding a second sales and manufacturing location in the U.K. EPac Sheffield will serve CPG brands of all sizes throughout Northern England, Scotland and Ireland. When combined with sites in Poland, France and the previously announced site in Austria, ePac has growing coverage for Europe. “Since opening our first […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Affiliated Foods Adds Storewise Technology To Member Stores
Amarillo, Texas-based Affiliated Foods Inc. has partnered with Overland Park, Kansas-based Storewise to add its platform to more than 800 member stores across nine states. The partnership will enable independent grocers working with Affiliated Foods Inc. to access the Storewise platform to deliver analytics and automation, including its new feature, dynamic sales reporting. Participating retailers […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
BuzzBallz Receives Several Awards For Cocktail Products
Carrollton, Texas-based BuzzBallz was recently awarded two Pr%f Awards for its Chili Mango and Espresso Martini Cocktails. Chili Mango won a gold tasting medal and double gold design/total packaging medal, and Espresso Martini won a silver tasting medal and gold design/total packaging medal. The annual Pr%f Awards competition is powered by Food and Beverage Magazine, […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Albertsons, Southwest
505 Southwestern Launches Hatch Valley Green Chile Queso Line
Albuquerque, New Mexico-based 505 Southwestern has introduced its new line of queso with Hatch Valley Green Chile. “For 25 years, 505 Southwestern has been committed to creating the highest quality products using the best and most simple ingredients from the Hatch Valley, New Mexico. Now we are excited to bring this level of quality to our queso,” said Sam […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Wright Brand Celebrates 100th Anniversary With Bacon Cake
As Wright Brand’s 100th anniversary year nears conclusion, the Vernon, Texas-based brand has created a cake featuring its thick-cut, wood-smoked bacon. The Bacon Cake features four pounds of bacon with layers of cheddar scallion cornbread and a sweet corn bacon filling. The cake is topped with a salted hot honey cream cheese bacon spread and […]