Earth Day is often a time to reflect and take account of the ways in which we as individuals, as companies, and as a society are able to “go green” and support a healthier environment. Houston’s is proud to do our part to be environmentally conscious through the course of our business operations wherever possible.…
It was 2002, Houston’s had made the decision to expand operations and open a warehouse in Kansas City, Missouri. This September marked the 20-year anniversary of Houston’s presence in KC, and it was an opportunity to celebrate the milestone and recognize all those in KC who work hard to support company goals and uphold our…
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…
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…
“That time of the year” is upon us. October arrives and brings about Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. It is a great time of the year for family, fun, and laughter, but it is also the time of the year that brings in a change of weather. Although we are thinking about snowy conditions just yet,…
Dr. Smoothie Brands originally came on board with Houston’s in June 2011, starting with approximately 50 different smoothie and frappe mixes. Over the past six and half years, our relationship with Dr. Smoothie Brands has blossomed, and they have quickly become one of Houston’s top vendors. “Dr. Smoothie has become one of our lead-in vendors…
Say hello to Adam Gooch, Merchandising Manager for Houston’s since 2016. Adam currently oversees Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice locations throughout Idaho, Oregon, and Utah. When asked what that means he said, “I ensure, with the help of Jon Saari (Merchandising Supervisor) and the amazing merchandising team, and that all stores have current product sets…
Houston’s was proud to be approached by Business in Focus for a feature article in the Dec. 2017 – Jan. 2018 issue of the magazine. Due to our unique service offering, the publication wanted to highlight our story and share it with readers across North America. We are humbled by the experience and excited to…
In the 12 years that Dagoberto “Dago” Gutierrez has been with Houston’s, he really has become a “jack-of-all-trades”. From pulling orders, to forklift driving, to receiving, Dago does it all and he really enjoys being apart of the Cash and Carry team. “Dago was chosen for employee of the month for all his hard work…
To qualify for the Superlative “Duct Tape Award” you truly have to be a Mr. Fix-It and that is exactly what Ken White is. He started with Houston’s in February of this year as our Kansas City Maintenance Technician. He is very busy setting up a viable maintenance program in KC, which so far has…