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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inC-Store News, Feature, Southwest
7-Eleven Activates ‘Awesome’ To Attract Younger Generations
Marissa Jarratt, CMO for 7-Eleven, recently spoke at GroceryShop about how the convenience store giant is working to keep its nearly 100-year-old brand relevant. Founded in 1927, 7-Eleven invented to-go coffee in Long Island, New York, Jarratt said. “Even today, we continue to innovate.” Today’s innovation is more from a digital perspective, she added, as […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Southwest
Curbside Drive-Thru Grocer JackBe Opens Round Of Funding
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 […]
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 […]