Dallas, Texas-based Reddy Ice, a manufacturer and distributor of packaged ice, has announced that Lonny Warner has been appointed CEO and president and as a member of the Reddy Ice board of directors, effective Jan. 5. Warner is a business leader with expertise across several industries. His knowledge and leadership in supply chain management, technology, sales […]
Category: Southwest
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Walmart Completes 6K Drone Deliveries In Seven States
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart’s drone delivery program has completed its intended expansion plans for 2022. The company operates 36 drone delivery hubs across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah and Virginia. “I’m incredibly proud of our team for creating the largest drone delivery footprint of any U.S. retailer and providing customers with an incredibly fast – and innovative […]
Posted inBakery News, Southwest
Tacodeli Launches Flour Tortillas At Whole Foods Market
Tacodeli, the taco concept with locations in Austin, Dallas and Houston, is offering its flour tortillas at Whole Foods Market stores across Texas. Tacodeli’s Flour Tortillas are available in the refrigerated section and are offered fully cooked or uncooked to cook at home. The tortillas are made with four ingredients and no preservatives. In addition to its flour tortillas, Whole Foods […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
Southern Recipe Small Batch Recognized For Packaging Design
Dallas, Texas-based Southern Recipe Small Batch has been awarded two national honors for the brand’s packaging. The awards celebrated the brand’s Pop-at-Home Pork Rind Pellets packaging, as well as the brand’s core fried and oven-baked pork rind packaging redesign. Both sets of packaging were conceptualized by Cyber Graphics. The American Package Design Awards were presented by Graphic Design USA, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Industry Leader Establishes Grass Fed Foods Platform
Loveland, Colorado-based Grass Fed Foods has announced the formation of the nation’s largest grass fed beef platform by merging SunFed Ranch and Teton Waters Ranch. In the merger, Grass Fed Foods will becomes the foremost outlet for grass fed beef products, bringing together SunFed Ranch, a California-based leader in prime cuts and grinds, and industry […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Local Bounti Breaks Ground On Agriculture Facility In Texas
Local Bounti Corporation began construction Jan. 4 on a new indoor facility in Mount Pleasant, Texas. To kickoff construction, the company was joined by state and local leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony at the facility. The six-acre facility will utilize the company’s Stack and Flow Technology to grow and sell its indoor grown line of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods
Relationshop Acquires Stor.ai To Create Unified Platform
Magnolia, Texas-based Relationshop, a digital engagement platform for retail chains, has acquired Stor.ai, a global e-commerce solution for regional grocers. The companies said the acquisition will empower regional grocers with a unified i-commerce platform, combining operational excellence with data analytics and omni-channel engagement capabilities to increase transactions, enhance loyalty and grow sales. The new entity […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Southern Recipe To Support GGAF In Annual Campaign
Dallas, Texas-based Southern Recipe Small Batch pork rinds has announced its annual Pork Rind Appreciation Day campaign, supporting Coach Ditka’s Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund. Consumers can participate in this year’s “Sacks for Snacks” Sweepstakes, leading up to Big Game Sunday on Feb. 12, coinciding with Pork Rind Appreciation Day. Fans are invited to enter by picking the pro-football team they […]