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The organization has made history by electing its first all-female executive officer team to lead its strategic growth and promotion efforts.
Former FDA policy manager Eric Stevens is set to join the International Fresh Produce Association to lead global regulatory engagement and science-based policy.
With this agreement, the variety management company has introduced its portfolio of blueberry and boysenberry genetics into a new market.
The collaboration aims to strengthen year-round organic supply and accelerate retail growth across North America.
The mango and avocado distributor says this new packaging will help support retail merchandising and category growth.
North American Blueberry Council has filled two critical leadership vacancies by appointing Brian Bocock to the board of directors and Gonzalo Canessa as chair of the United Blueberry Advisory Committee.
The new integrated toolkit empowers retailers with ready-to-use merchandising assets and data-driven insights to maximize mushroom profitability among younger demographics.
By replacing manual processes with Relex AI, Associated Wholesale Grocers plans to optimize its supply chain to improve in-stock levels and deliver fresher products to its 33-state retail network.
Gary Narducci will join as a sourcing expert for the vertically integrated grower, produce broker and logistics partner.
The company plans to preview a new campaign and merchandising at booth No. 825 during the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure show.