“Ripening is an art,” says Anthony Serafino of Exp Group. “Anyone can turn fruit yellow, but delivering the right color, shelf life and consistency for each customer requires discipline and precision.”
Fruit genetics company Sun World International and avocado supplier Mission Produce have joined forces to tackle the mango category’s long-standing consistency issues through a major new variety development collaboration.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association says it will recognize Paul Catania Jr. as its Lifetime Achievement Award recipient on Thursday, April 30, in Toronto.
The versatile packs include regional seasonings and step-by-step digital tutorials, allowing shoppers to transform basic produce into gourmet accompaniments using various cooking methods like air frying or grilling.
Potatoes USA is providing seasonal merchandising strategies designed to leverage the vegetable’s unique ability to double the average customer’s total spending.
The company says retail veteran Stephanie Reibling will leverage her 25 years of experience at Sam’s Club and Walmart to lead the company’s merchandising transformation and growth strategies.
