Winter Sweetz, a Texas-based grapefruit brand owned by Lone Star Citrus, has announced the launch of its third annual “Sweeter in Texas” sweepstakes to celebrate red grapefruit season. Through Jan. 20, Winter Sweetz is offering shoppers a chance to win a $500 gift card and a case of Texas red grapefruits valued at $35. Consumers may enter […]
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Posted inPlant-Based News, Southwest
Good Karma Foods Names Murray As CEO
Boulder, Colorado-based Good Karma Foods, a producer of plant-based milk and dairy alternatives, has announced that Mike Murray, a CPG food and beverage industry veteran, has joined the company as CEO. The addition of Murray to the Good Karma team coincides with a new round of funding that will accelerate growth for the plant-based brand. It […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods
Poppi Raises $25M From CAVU Consumer Partners
Austin, Texas-based Poppi has announced $25 million in new financing led by CAVU Consumer Partners. Poppi combines real fruit, apple cider vinegar, and less than 5 grams of sugar and 25 calories to create a prebiotic soda that improves gut health. It comes in nine different flavors and is available for $29.99/12-pack. The funding comes after a year of growth for […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
H-E-B’s Favor Launches Holiday Hunger Relief Campaign
Austin, Texas-based Favor, the on-demand delivery service that was acquired by H-E-B in 2018, has announced a partnership with Feeding Texas for the holiday season. Through the end of the year, customers can give any amount to Feeding Texas after every order via the app or online at favordelivery.com/donate/FeedingTexas. Favor will match customer contributions up to $25,000 total. “We are grateful to […]
Posted inProduce News, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods
MountainKing Begins Merchandising Sales Contest
Houston, Texas-based MountainKing is beginning the new year with a sales contest offering produce managers the chance to win cash prizes for the merchandising and sales of the company’s top-selling Baby Golds in 24 oz., No. 3 and bulk offerings. MountainKing’s “Go For The Gold, Baby!” sales contest will award a $500 Visa gift card […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Jabaley Named As TIPA’s Viva Fresh Expo Keynote Speaker
The Texas International Produce Association has announced that the 2023 Viva Fresh Expo keynote speaker will be Charlie Jabaley. The expo will be held March 30-April 1 at Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. Jabaley has achieved viral success on social media, gaining more than 8 million followers as the “dabbing Santa sweater guy.” “We […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
PAK Quality Foods Utilizes RPower For Facility Microgrid Solution
RPower has been selected by PAK Quality Foods, a San Angelo, Texas-based food and beverage distributor, to design, build and optimize a natural gas-fueled microgrid solution at the company’s Fort Worth facility. RPower’s expertise in system engineering and optimization will enable PAK Quality Foods to offset a substantial portion of the installed system costs by […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest
Sysco Announces CFO Retirement, Shares Transition Process
Houston-based Sysco Corp. has announced that Aaron Alt will step down as EVP and CFO, effective Jan. 6, to accept another opportunity. “It has been a privilege to work with such an incredible team and I’m proud of all that we have accomplished to enhance the company’s financial position,” Alt said. “Sysco is well-positioned for […]