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Dave Armstrong steps into the role of president and CEO, while Sakata veteran Justin Davis moves to chief operating officer of vegetables.
Naturipe Farms has become one of the first avocado packing houses in Mexico to earn the Pro-Forest certification, using satellite mapping to verify deforestation-free production and meet the growing demand for transparent, sustainably sourced produce from major retailers.
The company says the collective expertise will help it play a significant role in the global mushroom industry into the future.
During his time with FWA, Amaral has also led efforts to achieve long-term water sustainability in the San Joaquin Valley.
Calling Oppy his home, Young returns to the company after eight years away.
The grocer says the free, monthly interactive events help customers shop with confidence.
Carol Barsotti will oversee public relations, government affairs and community impact. She’ll hold the role while continuing as president of fieldTRUE, a farm-box subscription business.
The online share of total grocery spending reaches 19% as order frequency rates continue to climb, with more than half of monthly users placing three or more orders during December, according to Brick Meets Click’s Grocery Shopper Survey.
The National Grocers Association praises a push for federal investigations into discriminatory pricing practices, arguing that enforcing antitrust laws is essential to leveling the playing field for independent grocers.
The California Strawberry Commission’s 2025 Shopper Playbook shares strategies for retail growth.