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The council has also opened nominations for three-year regional positions beginning in 2027.
The nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler celebrates its centennial milestone at the 2026 Innovation Showcase and honors a century of supporting independent grocers across America.
The April 2 session will break down the fast-tracked regulation allowing for skill-based wage tiers and housing adjustments that could save the fresh produce sector billions in H-2A labor costs.
More volume is expected in U.S. market, and the company plans to expand to Canada, Vietnam and Australia.
Continental Fresh’s Water For All explains its award-winning Water For All brand for World Water Day.
Hannaford stores donated a record amount of fresh, quality food to local food banks and pantries across the Northeast. The increase comes as food banks report a growing level of need in their communities.
James Benson has nearly 30 years of leadership experience and expertise in table grapes and citrus.
Joshua Carr and Stephen Sheldon join the cooperative to support procurement strategy and international growth.
Current president and CEO Jeff Huckaby will become the company’s chief agricultural officer, while produce industry veteran Ken Silvera will assume the role of CEO.
The Michigan-based distributor has expanded its sales footprint and retail support capabilities with the addition of Cody Anderson as national account manager.