Packaged Foods

With a rebranding from Kwik Chek to Texas Born (TXB), the regional chain has overhauled its private brands and foodservice to carry a local flair. The chain's foodservice leader talks about the change.

The private brand producer of shelf-stable juices saw annual sales jump 18% in 2020, while sales in Q4 were up more than 19%. The company also promoted Vincent Timpano to its executive team.

A report from FMI and the Meat Institute identifies a rise in consumer confidence around buying meat and cooking at home with meat products.

Sensient Natural Ingredients, a supplier of dehydrated vegetable products and natural food ingredients, has added a chili pepper plant in New Mexico specializing in Hatch green chile.

Loblaw’s president Sarah Davis will retire as Galen Weston steps into the role — the move follows operating company George Weston Limited looking to sell Weston Foods to focus on Loblaw’s and its real estate arm.

The organic retailer opened its first center in Colorado that will service 45 of the chain’s more than 360 stores.

The pretzels are available to retailers with premium private label lines and launched in Walmart stores under its Harvest Road brand.

The supplier has introduced what it calls an industry first, a keto-certified, low net carb flour for baking products.