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People
NatureSweet Appoints Paul Bonvehi as Chief Financial Officer
The company said the move is part of its effort to pursue long-term strategies and drive growth and transformation.
November 12, 2025 10:27 AM
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People
Leadership Changes at Calavo Growers
Current president and CEO Lee E. Cole will retire Dec. 8 and be succeeded by board member B. John Lindeman.
November 12, 2025 10:06 AM
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People
Don Listwin Joins 4AG Robotics’ Board of Directors
The company praised him as someone who can turn “ambitious technology into commercially successful global businesses.”
November 12, 2025 09:40 AM
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Produce Crops
Side Delights Say Potatoes Are the Perfect Addition at Holidays
The company offers new ways to incorporate potatoes and sweet potatoes into holiday dishes.
November 10, 2025 03:33 PM
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Seed companies are making progress toward developing varieties resistant to the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV).
Industry
De Ruiter Commercializes Five New Tomato Varieties with Multigene Virus Resistance
Five new ToBRFV-resistant tomato varieties offer growers options in Canada and the U.S.
November 10, 2025 11:55 AM
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Industry
Pure Flavor Acquires New Michigan Facility
Consolidation of Texas distribution adds to the company’s efforts to realign its supply chain.
November 10, 2025 08:44 AM
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Social Responsibility
Food Lion Increases Donation to $1.6M, Names 32 Food Banks to Receive Emergency Grants
Nourishing our Neighbors grants and gift cards will assist food banks in meeting increased need from families within the retailer’s 10-state operating area.
November 07, 2025 09:45 AM
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Obituaries
European Produce Importer Erwan Landivinec Dies at 66
Baldor Specialty Foods credits him with being the first to bring now-common items like endive and French shallots to the U.S.
November 06, 2025 03:41 PM
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Industry
Grubhub Partners with Instacart to Expand Grocery Options on Its Platform
Grubhub customers can now order from Instacart’s network of more than a thousand national, regional and local retail banners across the U.S.
November 06, 2025 09:00 AM
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Retail
Harmons Deploys Simbe’s Inventory Robot In Stores Following Pilot Success
With the shopper experience central to Harmons’ mission, ensuring shelves are stocked with the right items, in the right place, at the right price is critical for success, the grocer says.
November 05, 2025 01:38 PM
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