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Coosemans DC is seeing strong demand for both retail and foodservice offerings, said Lolo Mengel, CEO of the Jessup, Md.-based company.
Minnesota’s leisure and hospitality sector is coming back from pre-pandemic lows, but the restaurant trade is far from all the way back.
St. Paul, Minn.-based Co-op Partners Warehouse is seeing increased interest in promotional programs and is adjusting to accommodate that demand, said Tom Rodmyre, warehouse director.
St. Paul, Minn.-based Bix Produce Co. has upped its investment in efficiency tools to reduce its labor needs and increase customer satisfaction.
When it comes to fruit and vegetable consumption indicators, Minnesota is decidedly above average, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The ability to remain focused, accessible and flexible in helping its customers, carriers and shippers manage the unpredictable nature of the produce market is helping The Tom Lange Co. grow in the St. Louis market.
Shelby Market Share data for 2021 shows Schnucks is the clear market leader in the St. Louis metropolitan market.
Wholesalers and distributors in Toronto continue to adjust to changing business realities, said Mike Mauti, managing partner for Execulytics Consulting, Milton, Ontario.
Supply chain disruptions this year are bringing challenges never seen in at least a generation, said Larry Davidson, CEO of North American Produce Buyers Ltd., Toronto, Ontario.
Being a family-run business has helped keep Toronto-based J.E. Russell Produce Ltd. focused on service.