The independent grocer is “alive and well” in Arkansas, according to Steve Goode, president of the Arkansas Grocers & Retail Merchants Association. Recent years have shown that “independent retailers have the ability to adapt and overcome almost any situation.” He said independents were able to overcome COVID, supply and transportation issues in the past three […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Star Ranch Angus Brand Honors Disabled Veterans At Reception
Star Ranch Angus beef, a Tyson Foods’ fresh meats brand, has donated brisket to the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 150 in Corpus Christi, Texas, for its annual Purple Heart Day barbecue dinner. Support for the event, which took place Aug. 6, was part of the Star Ranch Angus brand’s Good Neighbor Initiative, an annual effort that identifies opportunities […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southwest
Frito-Lay Introduces Chip Mashups With Familiar Flavors
Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay’s is relaunching the Lay’s Flavor Swap lineup, along with the new Lay’s Kettle Cooked Fritos Chili Cheese. “What makes the Lay’s Flavor Swap lineup so much fun is the combination of flavors our fans know and love to create a new-but-familiar snacking experience,” said Stacy Taffet, SVP of brand marketing, Frito-Lay North America. “This […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Nabaco Promotes Produce Industry Veteran To VP Of Operations
San Marcos, Texas-based Nabaco has promoted Brenton Field to VP of operations. He has experience in both the produce industry and the U.S. Air Force. Field came to Nabaco with more than 30 years of experience working in produce, most recently with Chiquita and AgroFresh, and prior roles in the citrus and tomato categories. He […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southwest
Yesway To Open Four Allsup’s Stores In Texas, New Mexico
Fort Worth, Texas-based Yesway has announced the opening of its newest Allsup’s-branded stores in Colorado City, Claude, and San Angelo, Texas, and Carlsbad, New Mexico. The company’s portfolio stands at 410 stores, with the company having opened 30 new and relocated stores to date in 2022. Located at 947 East Interstate Highway 20, Colorado City, Texas; 225 W 1st Street, Claude, Texas; 4028 […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Invests $1.5M To Eliminate Hunger In Local Communities
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has awarded $1.5 million in grants to 63 nonprofit organizations to support hunger relief and community assistance programs. These donations are part of a nationwide philanthropy effort to support most Feeding America member food banks. The grants from Tyson Foods’ Social Investment Committee will fund a variety of programs to address […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southwest
Frito-Lay Program Inspires 1M Girls To Pursue Stem Careers
Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay is teaming up with actress and science-fiction star Sonequa Martin-Green for the return of its Back-to-School Blast Off program. The snack brand also partnered with Stem Next’s Million Girls Moonshot, an initiative that seeks to engage one million more girls in Stem learning opportunities through after school and summer programs by 2025. The snack […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
Keurig, BLK & Bold Coffee Announce K-Cup Pod Partnership
Frisco, Texas-based Keurig Dr Pepper and BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages have launched BLK & Bold coffees in K-Cup pods for the Keurig brewing system. BLK & Bold was cultivated in 2018 in Des Moines, Iowa. For every product sold, the company pledges 5 percent of its profits to “For Our Youth” partners nationwide. Mauricio Leyva, […]