These 5 North Texas businesses could see their products land on the shelves at H-E-B
H-E-B has announced the 10 finalists for its “Quest for Texas Best,” an annual competition to find Texas-made products from small businesses to feature in its grocery stores.
Five finalists are from the Dallas-Fort Worth and will showcase their products before a panel of judges in Dallas. The chain said it received more than 450 submissions. Here are the Metroplex finalists:
Encina (Dallas), featuring Blue Corn Butterscotch Pancake Mix
HydroNation (Dallas), featuring Natural Sports Drinks
Marasi Foods (Dallas), featuring Frozen Filled Naan Bread
Sarape Treats (Dallas), featuring Chamoy Candy
BeeKing’s (Canton) featuring Honey Dust
The other finalists are:
Birria Queen (Austin), featuring Birria Seasoning Bombs
Certified Country Lemonade (Austin), featuring Frozen Lemonade & Sweet Tea
Hess Street Foods (Utopia), featuring Chorizo Seasoning Paste
La Pale Frozen Fruit Bar (Brownsville), featuring Mini Frozen Paletas
Texas Rice Milling (Brookshire), featuring Rice
The grand prize winner will be awarded $25,000 and the title of “Texas Best,” along with placement on H-E-B shelves. First, second, and third-place winners will receive $20,000, $15,000, and $10,000.
The winners of the Quest for Texas Best will be announced on Aug. 9 at Fair Park in Dallas.