The Packer Staff

Latest Stories
Susan Morris will become CEO following the retirement of Vivek Sankaran, effective May 1.
Tom Hughes Sr. established and grew a company that had become one of Canada’s largest potato distributors by the time he retired in the mid-1980s.
The council is also accepting nominations for positions in the 2026-2028 term.
The new on-the-vine tomato launched late last year and is already driving strong results in its retail debut, the company says.
Southern Exposure attendees can discover the company’s new specialty line, which includes shiitake, maitake, lion’s mane, oyster and king trumpet mushrooms.
Publix donates food from stores’ deli, grocery, meat and produce departments that is no longer salable but safe for consumption to Feeding America partner food banks and other nonprofit organizations.
The e-transit refrigerated van will help an Austin, Texas-based nonprofit that collects food donations from two Whole Foods Market stores to support families in need.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based grower will debut the tomato medley, which will feature sweet to savory flavors, at the Southeast Produce Council’s upcoming Southern Exposure show.
During March and April, donations will be made for every purchase of select products.
The move follows an internal investigation into personal conduct, the company says. Ronald Sargent has been appointed board chairman and interim CEO.