Versatility and flexibility are among Dagoberto Gutierrez’s most valuable contributions to the Houston’s team. These qualities along with his dedication and penchant for accuracy have earned Dagoberto recognition as the August Employee of the Month. Over the past few months, Dago’s flexibility has been an especially valuable asset to the Wilsonville Warehouse Team. He often…
The frappé is one of the most popular café offerings among customers due to the wide variety of flavor options, rich texture, indulgent toppings like whipped cream or caramel, and the opportunity for a kick of caffeine at the right time of day. Frappé aficionados know that the beverage typically consists of coffee mixed with…
Supply chain issues are all over the news these days, which means foodservice manufacturers and shippers are finding it difficult to keep up with demand. We wanted to share some of the key issues and how our team is working to minimize their impact. LABOR SHORTAGE Labor shortages are impacting many industries. For our manufacturers…
By exemplifying positivity, adaptability, and hard work, JC King has earned recognition as the Merchandising Employee of the Quarter for Quarter 3, 2021. It’s clear that he makes a big impact, both in his day-to-day work and to Houston’s at large, as well. Since the day he joined the Houston’s Merchandising Department back in 2004,…
Eager, willing, and organized are the words frequently used to describe Material Handler Juline Stolberg. These attributes, along with a strong sense of teamwork, are what have earned Juline recognition as Kansas City Employee of the Quarter for Quarter 3, 2021. Juline started with Houston’s Kansas City Warehouse Team in June of 2017, and has…
Parisa Elahian is an Accounts Payable Specialist here at Houston’s, and she has become a vital member of the team in her short time here. She is committed, passionate, thoughtful, reliable, and very thorough. Embodying these qualities and more is what has earned Parisa the recognition as Employee of the Quarter for Quarter 3, 2021.…
Nothing is certain about the origin of the cocktail, except that it seems to be an American invention. It first appeared in a Hudson, New York newspaper in 1806, when an editor referred to the term as “a stimulating liquor composed of spirits of any kind—sugar, water, and bitters.” Then again, maybe it was Betsy…
Last year, Alex Villarreal celebrated 20 years with Houston’s. This year, we continue to celebrate her success as she was awarded the February 2021 Employee of the Month.
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. For more than a century, the mission of IWD has been to help forge a gender equal world, celebrating women’s achievements and increasing their visibility. It is with this in mind that Houston’s celebrates the day, harkening…
There’s no question about the popularity of the Moscow Mule cocktail today. A combination of vodka, lime, the foundational flavor of ginger beer, and that classic copper mug is now a leisure-time staple. How did it get that way? Well, the key ingredients of this fair-weather favorite have an interesting history involving one of Houston’s…