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The new stores bring farm-fresh produce sections featuring hundreds of USDA-certified organic items to three Northeast Ohio communities.
With a career spanning more than six decades, the potato supplier says its former president’s vision and leadership helped grow the company’s reputation.
Organics are in the spotlight this year with the addition of organic brown coconut and organic white dragon fruit, both available year-round.
The FDA said Ray and Mascari recalled its four-count of vine-ripened tomatoes due to a potential Salmonella contamination.
Skip Hulett brings a wealth of legal experience and leadership success at NatureSweet to the board, according to CEA industry group.
Five strategic teams were introduced during the event, each spearheading a core area of growth, advancing key objectives including innovation, market intelligence, labor and technology, and other critical priorities.
Joe Cook, who joined the company in 2016 as a transportation broker, most recently served as operations manager.
Consumers who purchase $5 in mangoes from May 6 through June 15 will have a chance to win “Lilo & Stitch” Fandango movie tickets and a tropical vacation.
Several produce companies — including Oppy, Mastronardi Produce, Fresh Direct and Red Sun Farms — received the Canada’s Best Managed Companies award.
Frutura LLC, Dayka & Hackett, Subsole and Frutura Uruguay were certified by B Lab.