Austin, Texas-based Afia has announced that its products are being distributed at Whole Foods stores nationwide. Whole Foods will carry Afia’s best-selling frozen falafel flavors, Afia’s Traditional Falafel and Afia Garlic and Herb Falafel, at 400 stores. Whole Foods marks the second national retailer with whom the company has partnered, following Sprouts in 2021. This will allow […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart+ Adds InHome Delivery Through Membership Program
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart and its InHome Delivery Service, which delivers groceries, is available as an optional add-on within Walmart+. The previous two standalone memberships have partnered to bring all delivery capabilities into a single experience, allowing new and current members to choose the membership plan that appeals to them based on the type of delivery […]
Posted inDairy News, Southwest
Whole Foods Market, McConaughey To Celebrate National Ice Cream Day
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market announces a new ice cream sundae collaboration with New York Times bestselling children’s book author, Camila Alves McConaughey, in celebration of the retailer’s annual frozen treats sale. McConaughey was tapped to develop an exclusive ice cream creation – her Taco Sundae – to be enjoyed at limited-time ice cream pop-ups on […]
Posted inDairy News, International Foods, Southwest
LALA Introduces ‘Licuados’ Breakfast Smoothies
Dallas, Texas-based LALA U.S. is introducing authentic licuados – traditional Mexican breakfast smoothies containing milk, fruit and oats – to dairy cases in Walmart and Hispanic-specialty grocers this month. “LALA Licuados are the perfect way to start your morning,” said Matt Okeson, head of marketing, research and development for LALA U.S. “With the goodness of […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southwest
Sonic Launches Hard Southern Sweet Tea And Hard Slush
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based Sonic is introducing Hard Southern Sweet Tea and Hard Slush in retail stores in September. Following the success of the Hard Seltzer lineup, the new beverages will be available at select retail stores in at least 38 states. Hard Southern Sweet Tea offers a taste of tea with a hint of lemon. At […]
Posted inOrganic Natural, Center Store, Southwest
Peak Rock Capital Affiliate Sells TNT Crust To General Mills
Austin, Texas-based Peak Rock Capital has announced the close of its sale of TNT Crust to General Mills Inc. Headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri, TNT is a provider of partially baked and self-rising pizza crusts. TNT serves a blue-chip customer base, including foodservice distributors, national pizza chains and retail brands. “Peak Rock has played a critical role […]
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Walmart Concludes 2022 Annual Open Call Event
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart had more than 1,100 businesses pitch products to Walmart and Sam’s Club merchants June 28-29 at its ninth annual Open Call. Preliminary results indicate that more than 330 of those pitches resulted in a deal for businesses to sell their items to Walmart customers through placement on Walmart or Sam’s Club shelves. Additionally, […]
Posted inH-E-B, Frozen Food, Southwest
H-E-B Expands Frozen Distribution Center In Temple, TX
H-E-B will be expanding its Temple, Texas distribution facilities with a new automated frozen distribution line. Pending final negotiations with Temple EDC and the city of Temple, the project will grow the company’s current facility footprint by 325,000 square feet and will add more than 100 jobs to the local economy. “It is our privilege to continue to […]