Novipax has announced its plans to open a new manufacturing facility in El Paso, Texas. The plant will help the company’s continued growth into markets adjacent to protein, which include healthcare, produce and foodservice. The new location, in addition to its other manufacturing facilities, will offer Novipax’s customers a footprint to strengthen its supply chain. “This is […]
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Posted inBakery News, Southwest
Guerrero Launches Three New Tortillas Products
Irving, Texas-based Guerrero Tortillas has launched Zero Net Carbs tortillas and a new flavor on Nutri-Ricas Carb Watch tortillas in Salsa Roja. Keto-certified, zero sugar and high in fiber, the Zero Net Carbs tortillas will be rolling out nationwide in the coming months. These tortillas will be available in two flavors: original and smoky chipotle. The Salsa Roja Nutri-Ricas Carb […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Executive News, Southwest, Whole Foods
Arryved Names Younge As Chief Technology Officer
Boulder, Colorado-based Arryved has named Stephen Younge as chief technology officer. “I’m thrilled to be joining the world class team at Arryved as CTO,” Younge said. “Working with highly technical cloud-based software that enables small businesses to provide exceptional guest experiences is right up my alley. We raised over $21 million of funding last year and we […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Southwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Distributors Opens Largest Warehouse In Dallas, TX
KeHE Distributors celebrated the grand opening of its distribution center Oct. 5 in Dallas. The facility is the company’s largest to date, totaling nearly one million square feet. City officials and KeHE executives gathered at the new location for the celebration. The event kicked off with a ribbon cutting and included a photo booth, local cuisine, speeches […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest
Reasor’s Celebrates Autumn With ‘Flavors Of Fall’ Promotion
Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Reasor’s has brought back its “Flavors of Fall” promotion, with seasonal favorites throughout every department in the store. The products will be showcased throughout all Reasor’s locations with themed signage and a special month-long ad. With football, family entertainment and upcoming fall activities including Halloween, Reasor’s is showing the products to help celebrate the […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southwest
Voters Will Consider If Grocery Stores In Colorado Can Sell Wine
The longstanding Rocky Mountain Food Industry Association is in the process of merging with the Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association. Within the past two years, the organizations have been working to become one as Mary Lou Chapman, longtime president and CEO of RMFIA, moves closer to retirement, according to Grier Bailey, executive director of CWPMA. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Plans To Merge Corporate Locations As OneTyson
Tyson Foods has announced plans to bring together all employees from the Chicago, Downers Grove, Illinois, and Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, area corporate locations to its world headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas. The move will foster closer collaboration, enhance team member agility and enable faster decision making. Employees will begin the phased relocation in 2023. “Tyson’s […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Donates 1M Pounds Of Protein For Florida Relief
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is donating four million meals and deploying other disaster relief efforts to support those impacted by the recent flooding and severe weather from Hurricane Ian in Florida. The company is partnering with Walmart to help distribute more than one million pounds of protein to feed those in need in Fort Myers, […]