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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Names Boulden As Chief Growth Officer
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 […]
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 […]