Dallas, Texas-based Takis has partnered with Avocados From Mexico to launch a new shopper marketing campaign, “Guackeepers Keep it Good.” The companies have recruited two soccer players, Landon Donovan and Rafael Márquez, as the company’s “Guackeepers.” The “Guackeepers Keep it Good” promotional program includes in-store displays, consumer savings, digital engagement and innovative recipe inspirations for fans. “What […]
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Posted inPackaging News, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Stryve Foods, Fields Of Honor Release New Packaging
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods has announced its partnership with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that provides scholarships to the families of America’s fallen and disabled service members. The nonprofit also helps by partnering with brands, such as Stryve Foods, in order to achieve the goals that allow for academic pursuits. Since 2007, more than 35,000 scholarships have been awarded for […]
Posted inNew Products, Southwest
WisePies Pizza, Make-A-Wish Partner For New Product
Make-A-Wish has entered into a partnership with Albuquerque, New Mexico-based WiseChoice Foods, the manufacturer of the frozen pizza brand WisePies Pizza, to help fund wishes for children through the sales of dessert pizzas exclusively available at Walmart. The WishPie by WisePies Pizza is a Cinnamon Apple Drizzle Dessert Pizza made from a stone-fired, cinnamon-infused traditional crust, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southwest
Canoo Vehicles For Walmart Complete Advanced Deliveries
Within two weeks of signing an agreement with Walmart to purchase 4,500 vehicles, Justin, Texas-based Canoo InHome launched advanced deliveries to finalize configuration for its Lifestyle Delivery Vehicles order. Canoo LDV’s were deployed for real world deliveries in a seven-days-a-week program in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. InHome delivery is an optional add-on for Walmart+ […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
Silver Eagle Beverages Awards Scholarships To Students
Thirty-eight college students have been awarded educational scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year from San Antonio, Texas-based Silver Eagle Beverages. The scholarship program presents up to $5,000 per academic year to the dependent children of Silver Eagle Beverages employees. The program was started by the company more than 20 years ago and has awarded more […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southwest
Yesway Debuts Concept Store In Lubbock, TX
Yesway has opened a new concept store, Allsup’s Express, Aug. 16 at 1111 University Ave., adjacent to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The Allsup’s Express store, a 3,000-square-foot bodega-style store, is focused on serving the university community with an assortment of merchandise offerings tailored to meet student needs, including food, beverages and everyday products. The express store will […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southwest
Supply Remains Biggest Issue For Goode’s Cash Saver Stores
Getting consistent supply remains one of the biggest COVID-19 pandemic-related challenges faced by Steve Goode, owner of Arkansas-based Goode Foods LLC dba Goode’s Cash Saver. Goode, who also is president of the Arkansas Grocers & Retail Merchants Association, said the supply issue has improved since AWG moved his company from its Southaven to Springfield distribution […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Producer Owned Beef Receives $12M For Processing Facility
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the state will support the creation of Producer Owned Beef’s processing facility in Amarillo through the Texas Enterprise Fund. The facility is the first in the U.S. to be owned by cattle producers and operated by beef processing industry veterans. Abbott’s office presented the award at a launch event Aug. 10. in Amarillo with […]