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Robinson Fresh has been awarded The Grand Lion for Good Vendor Award from retailer Food Lion for its support of hunger relief projects and commitment to driving efficiencies across the fresh produce supply chain.
International Fresh Produce Association has named Crunch Pak its “Advocate of the Year” in recognition for its advocacy for the entire produce industry.
Baldor Specialty Foods President Michael Muzyk received the New York Produce Show’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Dec. 6, prior to a ribbon cutting to open the show’s exhibition hall.
Jacob “Jake” Samuel has helped build the premium dried fruit business into one of the leading suppliers of unsweetened, all-natural fruits for ingredient use.
At the FMI Mid-winter Conference in Florida, the Independent Grocers Alliance honored the former president of W. Lee Flowers & Co. with the J. Frank Grimes Award.
The company received the award based on quantitative data from an associate survey as well as other qualitative scoring methods.
The University of Southern California Marshall School of Business has recognized Greg McNiff as the 2024 Food Industry Executive of the Year.
Holding the No. 99 position, the full-line grocery store in Northern California’s latest recognition marked its 18th year on the list.
Chris Miller is someone who can nerd out with a colleague over a moon and stars variety of watermelon — so much that shoppers will stop and ask about it.
Here are five reasons Chris Miller rocks as produce director at his grocery company.
Food companies, along with public and private waste prevention advocates, are coming together to host a two-day hackathon contest to raise awareness and spur food waste innovation in Amsterdam from Sept. 20-21, 2023.
The global supply chain and logistics company was named a “Top Food Chain Technology” award winner by the Food Shippers of America’s Food Chain Digest.
Plant & Food Research scientist Annette Richardson’s work has led to advancements that have helped increase yields and contributed to the overall quality of kiwifruit crops, according to a news release.
Climate Robotics, Cultiva and Privision have been selected to pitch their innovations to produce leaders for a chance to win at least $250,000 in funding during the sixth annual AgSharks Competition in November.
Do you know someone who is advancing the Canadian produce industry, creating change and giving a voice to the underrepresented in fresh produce? The Packer wants to hear from you. Deadline for nominations is March 18.
The awards highlight exceptional sales, leadership and community service. FMI also will hold a People’s Pick competition, opening April 29, and an award ceremony May 9.
The International Fresh Produce Association’s Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards honor chefs and foodservice operations for their innovation and excellence in using fresh produce.
Selected from the company’s network of 450,000 contract carriers on its platform, this year’s celebration recognizes 24 carriers that stood out for operational excellence.
The Growers Co. president and CEO is set to receive Western Growers’ highest recognition of achievement, which is given to individuals who have contributed extensively to the agricultural community.
Five grand prize winners for both 2021 and 2022 were announced, and those winners, not previously notified, were told to go on stage at IFPA’s Global Show Oct. 27, for even more recognition.
After 38 years with the Hy-Vee grocery store chain based in West Des Moines, Iowa, Greg Kimmel won national recognition for his creativity and extensive produce knowledge.
Joseph Bunting of United Supermarkets in Texas has been at it a while now, and he’s impressed quite a few people along the way. Dive into the details and find yourself inspired.
The Produce Marketing Association is taking nominations for the Impact Award to recognize a company or individual that has advanced the industry.
Digital advertising agency 270B accepted a silver Reggie Award for an Avocados From Mexico campaign the 2019 Super Bowl.
A culinary instructor who created an “escape room” to complement her course in food safety and sanitation has been recognized by the Idaho Potato Commission.
Wonderful Pistachios won Delicious Living magazine’s 2020 Best Bite Awards for its No Shells Honey Roasted and Chili Roasted.
Total Quality Logistics, Cincinnati, has received the Best in Cargo Security Award from CargoNet.
Although pumpkin harvest has started, it’s still “The Growing Season” at Frey Farms, Keenes, Ill.
The Produce for Better Health Foundation has been chosen as the recipient of FLM Harvest’s 2020 Seed to Succeed pro bono program.
Mike Ecker, president of the Vineland Growers Co-operative, Jordan Station, Ontario, is the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree.