Houston-based Brighter Bites, a nonprofit delivering fresh fruits and vegetables alongside nutrition education resources, hosted a gala to celebrate its 10th birthday. As part of the celebration, the nonprofit exceeded its $500,000 campaign goal by raising $741,467 to support the company’s mission of helping communities throughout the U.S. have access to fresh produce and nutrition education. […]
Category: Southwest
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Natural Grocers Offers Specialty Items For Thanksgiving
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is offering customers specialty items for Thanksgiving, such as turkey pre-orders, holiday recipes and potential savings through Nov. 26. Natural Grocers’ customers can choose from six types of turkeys at various sizes to fit their budgets and taste preferences, including Mary’s free-range pre-cooked, oven-roasted turkey. Since its start in 1954, Mary’s Free-Range Turkey is […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southwest
Study Shows Consumers View Packaging For Recycling Guidance
According to research commissioned by the Denton, Texas-based Carton Council of North America, 75 percent of consumers said they would assume a package is not recyclable if it does not contain a corresponding logo or information. For companies and brands looking to improve the likelihood their package gets recycled, the new research reinforces the importance of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Southwest
Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Location In San Antonio, TX
Sprouts Farmers Market will open its new store Nov. 11 at 9702 State Highway 151 in San Antonio, Texas. A ribbon cutting will take place the morning of Nov. 11 at 6:45 a.m. with Dr. Rocha-Garcia, councilwoman. The doors to the store will open at 7 a.m. Sprouts’ grand opening weekend events From Nov. 11-13, […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Albertsons, Southwest
North Texas Food Bank, Albertsons Partner For Food Distribution
The North Texas Food Bank, along with the University of North Texas at Dallas and Tom Thumb/Albertsons, will provide food to the community through a public event on Nov. 12. The public holiday food distribution will take place at the UNT Dallas Campus located at 7300 University Hills Blvd. in southern Dallas. Each family will receive approximately 60 pounds […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Kroger Delivery Expands To San Antonio, Oklahoma City
The Kroger Co. recently hosted an employee celebration and ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the opening of its new facilities in San Antonio, Texas, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Serving as a last-mile cross-dock location, the locations will operate as an extension of the regional fulfillment center in Dallas, Texas, offering Kroger Delivery services to more Texas […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
BuzzBallz Introduces Holiday Eggnog Cocktails, Chillers
After a 2021 launch, Carrollton, Texas-based BuzzBallz Eggnog is returning for the 2022 holiday season with wine and spirit-based variations. The spirit-based cocktails and wine-based chillers have an eggnog taste with vanilla flavor with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Both cocktails and chillers will be available nationally in major grocery chains for the upcoming holiday […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest
North Texas Food Bank Announces Holiday Food Distributions
The North Texas Food Bank has announced that together with its redistribution partners, Crossroads Community Services and Sharing Life, its feeding network will host more than 50 holiday food distributions during November within its 13-county service territory. “The holiday season can be especially difficult for those who are already struggling to make ends meet each month and with inflated food, gas and […]