Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has named Melanie Boulden as EVP of chief growth officer, effective Feb. 6. Boulden will report to Donnie King, president and CEO, and will be responsible for all aspects of global brand marketing to foster the growth of the company’s portfolio of brands and products. In this newly created role, Boulden […]
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Posted inSupply Chain News, Southwest
Sysco Celebrates Launch Of CDL Driver Training Facility
Houston-based Sysco Corporation has announced the recent launch of its 10th professional truck driver training facility since March. “We’re proud to be the first foodservice distributor to offer in-house training to employees to help them advance their career by becoming CDL-certified drivers,” said Marie Robinson, chief supply chain officer. “This industry-leading program will help increase […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
SymphonyAI Retail CPG Launches CINDE Insights
Dallas-based SymphonyAI Retail CPG has announced that its AI-enabled CINDE Insights platform is available for CPGs working with North American retail partners. Since 2017, Customer Insights and Decision Engine Insights has helped retailers identify opportunities to increase sales and shopper engagement, recommend high-impact actions and free up merchant time to allow for more strategic decision-making. North American CPGs have access to the same […]
Posted inCentral Market, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Central Market Hosts Chef-Led Cooking Class Dec. 13
Central Market will host a chef-led cooking class Dec. 13 at its store in Plano, Texas. The store, located at 320 Coit Road, will host the gathering with Edward Lee, a James Beard award-winning chef. The event will take place from 6-8:30 p.m. and a book signing with Lee will occur from 5-5:45 p.m. Known […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Gives Employees $50M In Year-End Bonuses
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is providing more than 90,000 hourly employees across the U.S. approximately $50 million in year-end bonuses. For employees, the bonuses will range from $300 to $700, and will be distributed starting mid-December. In addition, Tyson is offering flexible work schedules at some facilities, expanded benefits, services and resources for all employees […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southwest
Frito-Lay Names 2022 ‘The Year Of The Crunch’
Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay has named 2022 as the “Year of Crunch” due to the results of its recent U.S. Trend Index. The index polled consumers on their snacking preferences and found that more than 70 percent of snackers would reach for a food with a crunch. The Snack Index found other important snack factors included […]
Posted inPackaging News, Albertsons, Dairy News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
1836 Farms Debuts Environmentally-Friendly Glass Bottles
1836 Farms, a family-owned organic creamery based in Terrell, Texas, is offering products bottled in custom Texas designed glass, reusable bottles. The milk glasses can be returned to the point of purchase for deposit refund or applied to new purchases. They are returned to the creamery to be rinsed, sanitized and refilled. Bottled the old-fashioned way, all 1836 […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Revol Greens Uses Blue Radix To Support Autonomous Growing
Austin, Texas-based Revol Greens has chosen Blue Radix, an independent Dutch autonomous growing specialist, to provide technology services to all of its U.S.-based greenhouses. Blue Radix will offer artificial intelligence technology and services for Revol Green’s daily greenhouse operations including climate control, irrigation and energy management. Revol Greens’ investment in AI technology will increase crop yield […]