The grocery retailer has named its 2023 Ralph W. Ketner Store Manager Excellence Award winner and has honored four other store managers for exceptional leadership.
Malkeet Padda steps into the new position with the company, which develops solutions to extend the quality shelf life of fresh produce and reduce food waste.
Jeff Burt, president and chief operating officer of Caruso USA, highlighted Caruso Foods’ commitment to industry demands, emphasizing quality and innovation in a recent interview with The Packer.
The retail foodservice industry is grappling with waste challenges. From food waste to plastic pollution, the industry can take steps to address the environmental impact, says Savannah Seydel of Better Earth.
The retail giant says it plans to build or convert 150-plus stores and remodel 650 others, introducing sustainable features, creating jobs and enhancing the shopping experience.
The Fresco y Más banner, including all 28 stores and four pharmacies, was sold to Fresco Retail Group LLC, an investment group strategically focused on food and grocery.
January has been much more forgiving in 2024 with the volume coming out of Oxnard, Calif., currently double of what it was at this time in 2023, the company says.
