For years, Walmart has had two mobile apps: the Walmart app and the Walmart Grocery app. “Customers love both of our apps, but we know they would like an easier way to shop without having to switch between the two,” said Janey Whiteside, EVP and Walmart chief customer officer. “Imagine making two trips to the […]
Category: Southwest
The Shelby Report of the Southwest covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
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Refugee-Focused Afia Debuts Two New Flavors for Frozen Falafel Line
Afia, a family-owned, woman-run company specializing in Mediterranean cuisine, is introducing two new frozen falafel flavors, expanding its award-winning line. Afia’s products are vegan, gluten-free, plant-based and use non-GMO ingredients. Unlike past attempts at frozen falafel that required frying, Afia has developed a line that can be easily heated in ovens and microwaves, yet still […]
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DiNoci Dairy-Free, Plant-Based Frozen Dessert Launches 4 New Flavors
DiNoci Natural Foods, makers of artisan plant-based frozen desserts, has introduced four new flavors. DiNoci’s almond milk-based desserts use clean premium ingredients and are always free from gums and additives. New flavors are: Cherry Crisp—whole tart cherries and gluten-free toasted oats folded into creamy vanilla; Cookies & Crema—a gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookie crumbled into creamy […]
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Recommended: Las Cruces, NM, Area Grocery Stores Seeing Product Shortages
LAS CRUCES – In the checkout aisle at the Walmart Supercenter on Walton Boulevard Thursday morning, a man was purchasing a three-pack of Lysol disinfecting wipes. Another shopper — a middle-aged woman – approached him and asked where he’d found it. “In automotive,” he replied with a smile. And off she and her shopping companions […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Deli News, Food Service News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest, Specialty
SOUTHWEST: Brookshire Grocery Co. To Build New Fresh Store In Fate, Texas
A new Fresh by Brookshire’s store is coming to Fate, Texas, according to an announcement by the Fate City Council and Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC). BGC expects to break ground at the future site, located at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Memorial Parkway, by the end of the year. The store is expected to […]
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Central Market Celebrates New England Seafood Through March 10
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market is celebrating New England Seafood through March 10, with fresh catches flown in daily. Featured selections will include: Northeast fresh wild swordfish steaks, New England oysters, Maine live wild lobsters, Maine wild cold water lobster tails, New Bedford fresh wild U-10 sea scallops and Boston-style lobster salad. In addition, Central Market […]
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PMA Bringing ‘The Joy of Fresh’ to Austin’s SXSW
The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) will return to South By Southwest (SXSW) again this year as a part of the organization’s ongoing work to bring the produce and floral industries to center stage. SXSW attracts half a million attendees each year to Austin, Texas, for 10 days of collaboration. From March 13-22, SXSW will feature speakers, […]
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7-Eleven Adds New Beverage Options With Specialty Coffee, Nitro, More
As 7-Eleven stores on Long Island introduced the world to coffee in to-go cups more than 50 years ago, the company now is launching another milestone for Long Island coffee-lovers. The convenience retailer has expanded its hot and cold beverage menu to all Long Island 7-Eleven stores with the addition of touch-screen machines that brew custom […]
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34 Degrees To Launch New Snaps Line In 3 Flavors
Denver, Colorado-based 34 Degrees is launching a new line, Snaps, baked chickpea snacking thins, in three varieties including Sea Salt, Everything and Umami. Snaps are naturally gluten free through the use of steamed chickpea flour. 34 Degrees’ second snacking line behind Sweet Crisps, Snaps are a standalone snack—an alternative to traditional chips or pretzels. Each […]
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7-Eleven Franchisee Leadership Opposes Weakening California Law AB 5
The National Coalition of Associations of 7-Eleven Franchisees (NCASEF) says proposed measures to change or repeal the California law that distinguishes employees from independent contractors would be harmful to the franchisees operating more than 1,700 7-Eleven stores in the state. Based in Universal City, Texas, the NCASEF is an elected, independent body representing the interests […]
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Homeland Agrees To Purchase GFF Foods In Moore, OK
Homeland (HAC Inc.), an Oklahoma employee-owned company, has entered into an agreement to buy the GFF Foods grocery store located at 1219 N. Santa Fe Avenue in Moore, Oklahoma, from Charlie Bert, Michael Pyle and Terry Gafford. The store will be re-bannered as a Cash Saver in early April, making it the 18th low cost format […]
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H-E-B Issues Call For Entries In Quest For Texas Best 2020
Now in its seventh year, H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best has expanded its search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State to now include non-food items. In addition to food creators and innovators, Texas-based purveyors of apparel, beauty items, electronics and toys, home goods, household necessities, gardening supplies, coolers […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Suppliers, Supply Chain News
Transplace Recognized With 2019 Tyson Foods Premier Carrier Award
Transplace, a provider of managed transportation services and technology, has been awarded a 2019 Premier Carrier Award by Tyson Foods Inc., one of the world’s largest food companies. Each year, Tyson Foods recognizes a small and select group of its carriers that consistently deliver the highest level of excellence in customer service, communication, safety and innovation. […]
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Craft Beer BBQ Collection Expands With Voodoo Ranger IPA Beer Brat
Building off the success of the Fat Tire BBQ Collection, Niman Ranch and New Belgium Brewing have debuted the Voodoo Ranger Mango Habanero IPA Beer Bratwurst, now available in select Whole Foods Markets and specialty grocers across the country. The new brat combines Niman Ranch’s Certified Humane pork, raised sustainably with no antibiotics—ever, with Voodoo […]
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Lay’s Partners With The Voice’s John Legend To Debut New Flavors
Fans of NBC’s The Voice will discover some new potato chip flavors in addition to some new favorite singers as Lay’s joins coach John Legend on season 18, which premiered Monday, Feb. 24. Lay’s Cheddar Jalapeño, Poppables Sea Salt & Vinegar and Kettle Cooked Flamin’ Hot all joined Team Lay’s earlier this year—and to celebrate […]
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Grey Mountain Partners Sells Kronos Foods To Private Equity Firm
Grey Mountain Partners has sold Kronos Foods to Entrepreneurial Equity Partners. Grey Mountain partnered with the company in September 2016 with the goal of developing and expanding its differentiated offering of world cuisine by providing best in class new product innovation to a broader customer base. A company spokesperson said Grey Mountain is grateful for […]
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Basia’s Pickles Launches At Texas Central Market Stores
Hutto, Texas-based Basia’s Pickles, known for its flagship homestyle product, has launched two new varieties of pickles, Old World Garlic Dill and Texas Heat, at all Central Market stores. “We are very excited to bring these new products to our Central Market customers,” said Basia’s Pickles owner Barbara H. Marynowski. “The outpouring of love and […]
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Hormel Foods Acquires Texas-Based Sadler’s Smokehouse Business
Hormel Foods Corp., a global branded food company, has reached an agreement to acquire Henderson, Texas-based Sadler’s Smokehouse. Sadler’s Smokehouse is a family-owned business that specializes in premium and authentic pit-smoked meats for retail and foodservice customers. Hormel Foods has been a customer of Sadler’s Smokehouse for more than two decades. “Sadler’s Smokehouse is a great company with an […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market to Open Mesquite, Texas, Store March 4
Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Mesquite, Texas, at 1220 North Town East Boulevard on Wednesday, March 4. To celebrate the new store, Sprouts is giving away a classic beach cruiser to inspire one fan to get outside and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Customers can enter to win through March 3 by visiting clicking here. […]
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Kellogg’s CCO Salmon Heading To Simmons Foods
After 22 years with the Kellogg Co., Chief Customer Officer Scott Salmon is leaving the breakfast and snacking company for a leadership role with Simmons Foods, based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. “We thank Scott for the many contributions he has made during his more than two decades with Kellogg,” said Chris Hood, Kellogg North America […]