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Columnist Armand Lobato notes that in the ongoing battle of attaining or deducting labor hours in the produce department, one question often goes unasked: How will this affect produce department standards?

Midwest wholesale leaders in Detroit and Columbus lean into peak local harvest seasons to shield independent grocers and foodservice from rising supply costs.

Flavio Collis explains how the partnership combines global sourcing and advanced technology to offer a year-round multi-berry program with exclusive premium varieties.

The Masser Family of Companies president and CEO has been elected for his decades of agricultural expertise, strategic vision and commitment to enhancing category performance.

The company says additions to its leadership team will accelerate growth and enhance value to growers and retail partners.

The launch gives Weis customers real-time spend tracking, personalized coupons and seamless loyalty rewards.

The new vice president of compliance, Jennifer Pulcipher, has expertise in regulatory compliance, third-party certification programs, crisis management and global supplier standards.

Prior to Nickey Gregory’s passing, longtime company executive Scott Chapman was named to the role of president.

As the critical six-year USMCA review approaches, top agricultural leaders gathered at West Coast Produce Expo to discuss implications for North American produce trade.

The strategic move adds 13 facilities to the distributor’s footprint; CEO Michael Aucoin outlines exclusive insights on integration, grower access and supply consistency.