HEB's manufacturing capability gets press.(San Antonio Express-News publishes feature story of H.E. Butt Grocery Co.)(Brief Article)

Private Label Buyer, May, 2005

H.E. Butt Grocery Co.s private label manufacturing capability was the subject of a feature story in the retailer's hometown paper, the San Antonio Express-News. The article, which quoted H-E-B officials as well as industry experts, concluded that producing many of its private label products has been a key to the company's retail success.

The grocer declined to comment on what share of total sales its own brands have, but said it is growing. H-E-B did tell the paper that its Creamy Creations ice cream line represents approximately 55 percent of its ice cream sales. In addition to its San Antonio facility, the retailer also has operations in Houston and Corpus Christie, where it produces a variety of items besides ice cream including milk, beverages, snack...

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