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Bananas top the list of “must-buy” fruits and vegetables on shoppers’ grocery trips, followed by grapes and apples, finds a new national banana survey commissioned by Dole Food Co.

Ahead of this year’s gathering, The Packer connected with exhibitors to learn more about why CPMA is a must-attend event.

The retailer has partnered with four other grocers to invest $125 million in start-ups and scale-ups over five years with the aim to transform grocery retail and address sustainability challenges.

The award will be presented to BC Fresh Vegetables Inc. President and CEO Murray Driediger at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Convention and Trade Show’s awards brunch on April 25.

Prior to joining the foodservice distributor, Kevin Vogt served as the managing director at the Swanson Family of Cos.

Longtime produce industry journalist Tad Thompson, who wrote for The Packer and other publications, died April 8.

The regional supermarket chain with 111 stores located along the East Coast has been named to the list for 27 consecutive years.

Stemilt Growers expects its California cherry season to start toward the end of April, translating to promotable volumes leading into Memorial Day and through early June.

The company is highlighting its environmental, social and governance work, emphasizing sustainability, inclusivity and community support.