The word “numi” means “citrus” in Arabic. Founders Ahmed Rahim and Reem Hassani named their company Numi after a steeped dried desert lime drink they grew up enjoying throughout their childhood. As brother and sister, Ahmed and Reem had a vision to share their family’s love of tea and its health and cultural connections with…
By exemplifying teamwork, dedication, and a positive attitude, Mike Roland has earned recognition as the Kansas City Warehouse Employee of the Quarter for Q1 of 2022. Mike started with Houston’s in January of 2016, and has had an impactful presence, consistently ranking as a 5-star employee on the SPARQ wall. Over the past quarter, he…
Virgil Cuff is experienced, dedicated, and has a knack for finding and seizing good opportunities. These traits, among others, have earned Virgil recognition as Q1 Merchandising Employee of the Quarter. Since the time he came on board with Houston’s in 2019, Virgil has been crucial to the success of the Boise-area foodservice warehouse stores, and…
Cheryl Ellington, Senior HR HTRANS Generalist, has been described as compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated. These qualities, coupled with a positive presence, have earned Cheryl the recognition as Wilsonville Employee of the Quarter for Q1, 2022. The past quarter has seen no shortage of activity within Human Resources: a visit to KC, personnel changes in the…
Every January, people across the country think about their resolutions and goals to achieve for the coming year. These days, it’s common for New Year’s resolutions to include health and wellness goals, which means consumers will be reaching for foods and beverages that support their endeavors. For café, restaurant, and smoothie shop operators, this means…
The term “mocktail” has seen increased usage within the public consciousness over the past couple decades. As many know, a mocktail is a cocktail-style beverage that does not contain any alcoholic ingredients. While non-alcoholic bar beverages have been around a very long time, with the recent rise of healthy-living initiatives like Dry January, mocktails are…
Though he’s only been a Houston’s employee for a short time so far, Shane Putnam has displayed teamwork, a positive attitude, and an eagerness to learn. These factors and more have earned Shane the recognition as Employee of the Month for November. Shane started with Houston’s in June of 2021, pulling orders and loading trucks.…
Aside from water, tea is the most widely consumed drink on Earth. In 2020, an estimated 6.3 billion kilograms were consumed worldwide; which means people around the globe sipped more than 2 trillion cups of tea on the year. Tea has been an important part of human history for more than 2,000 years. The first…
On December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment was ratified, putting an end to the era of Prohibition in the United States. Businesses were once again free to legally produce and sell alcoholic beverages across the nation. 1933 is also the year of Houston’s company origins. When the 18th Amendment was enacted in 1920 prohibiting production…
Winter is Coming Winter is a popular time of year when customers reach for seasonally-themed limited-time-offerings at coffee shops and restaurants nationwide. Whether it’s an office coffee break, a grab ’n’ go en route to a shopping excursion, or a holiday gathering, winter-themed beverages are sure to be seen. Familiar Favorites With the unprecedented disruptions…