Winners of the First Annual Houston’s Halloween Costume Contest were announced on November 1st, and while the competition was stiff, the winners did not disappoint! This year saw many creative costumes, including Harambe the Gorilla (Hendrik Tammekivi), Fred Flintstone (Gary Lass), Jason (Shawn Jolly), Super Man (Jarrod Bowren), and a Care Bear (Geoff Dann), just…
Meet Alaina Roberts. A Houston’s employee since January 2015, and 2016’s fourth quarter Employee of the Quarter. Quiet, compassionate, and fun are the words Alaina might use to describe herself. I would add charming, engaging, kind, friendly, and likeable to her list. When Alaina is seen around the office, whether in passing or stopping to…
Have you ever wanted to try Syracuse China’s Slenda line? You’re in luck because we have added it to our product line! Slenda by Syracuse is a great addition to any restaurant or other food service venue and it coordinates perfectly with other Syracuse China patterns. The Slenda line is Porcelain Royal Rideau™ body color…
Do you have old electronics lying around you want to get rid? If you answered yes, then follow our lead! Houston’s is donating a large amount of computers, keyboards and computer mouses in all different shapes and sizes! Old and new, we have so many we didn’t know what to do! With electronics from various…
Have you tried Monbana frappés or sipping chocolate yet? If not, you are definitely missing out! This past Thursday, approximately 20 of our employees sat in with Matt Brandenburger of Brandenburger FBG to learn more about our new vendor, Monbana Chocolaterie. Monbana was founded in France in 1934 by three generations of chocolate lovers and…
Need a soft serve ice cream maker that works quickly, quietly, and is ready for use right out of the box? Look no further than Vollrath’s Mini Soft Serve Countertop Freezer by Stoelting. This appliance is everything you need from a soft-serve machine: no assembly is required so setup is a breeze, yet it disassembles…
Please join us in congratulating Cameron Buddrius as the third quarter Employee of the Quarter! Cameron has worked for Houston’s in Samples since July of 2012 and continues to exceed all expectations in his role. His job functions include sending samples to customers upon request, and inventory control which involves removing expired product, and damage…
If you attended Coffee Fest Dallas a couple of weeks ago, you may have noticed the hubbub around booth 401. Newcomer to the U.S. foodservice industry, Monbana Chocolatier, was not only passing out free dark chocolate squares, but also handing out tasty treats for all who wandered by. Monbana’s premium hot chocolate and frappe powder…
Meet Houston’s second quarter Employee of the Quarter, Teresa Petrin. Teresa has worked for the Houston’s Accounts Payable department since August 2014 and has excelled at all levels since the very date she was hired. According to her supervisor, Jasmine Peterson, Teresa was chosen Employee of the Quarter because she demonstrates a high level of…
June 2016 marks the commencement of another exciting transition within Houston’s, as our current executive team will begin to step away from day-to-day operations while continuing to provide support to incoming President Jennifer Vigil and Executive Vice President Rebecca Phillips. Jennifer has worked for Houston’s since 2010 and has more than 15 years distribution experience,…