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Produce executives, retail dietitians, suppliers and marketers mingled as the Arizona sun softened, creating a festive evening air for the welcoming party at Produce for Better Health’s Consumer Connection Conference.
WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — Amid the white baby grand piano, dozens of chandeliers and a chocolate fountain, members of the Eastern Produce Council met at EPC’s John J. Jay McAleavey Annual Gala.
ORLANDO, Fla. — As retail buyers roamed the aisles of Southeast Produce Council’s March 2-4 Southern Exposure event, some stopped for reasons besides good business.
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Southern Flavor Cocktail Party overlooking the Disney World fireworks was among the opening night festivities at the Southeast Produce Council’s 2023 Southern Exposure conference.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Several companies got creative for the “Produce: The Final Frontier” Star Trek theme at the March 2-4 Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure conference, while sharing product innovations.
Heritage Grocers Group has promoted Eric Stover to division CEO of Cardenas Markets, based in Ontario, Calif. He was formerly the chief merchandising officer.
Wakefern, which had record sales of more than $18 billion in 2022, is a retailer-owned cooperative including the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market banners.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Amid fragrant jasmine, intense sunshine and a Camelback Mountain backdrop, digital marketers and retail dietitians mingled at Produce for Better Health’s Consumer Connection Conference.
AeroFarms has hired two more produce leaders to support retail and foodservice business. The controlled environment agriculture company, based in Newark, N.J., has farms along the Eastern Seaboard and in Abu Dhabi.
We want to see your produce costumes this Halloween. Be inspired by Rob White and Brian Dey.
Robert Cabili, vice president of sales and marketing for the Miami-based produce supplier received the GenNext Award from Progressive Grocer.
Jeff Kammermeyer brings over 20 years of experience across sales, marketing, strategy and operations.
The Border Trade Alliance, a non-profit advocacy group, has appointed Pete Sepulveda as its next chairman.
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas says Javier “JJ” Badillo’s expertise and passion have made him an essential figure within the association and the produce community.
An industry veteran and a former professional baseball player have taken roles at the Avondale, Penn.-based, family-owned and -operated mushroom farm.
Andrew Balducci, owner of the Balducci’s food store in New York’s Greenwich Village, died March 22. He was 92.
Two produce industry members have joined the Equitable Food Initiative board, representing growers on the organization that supports farmworker issues.
The Washington Apple Commission, Wenatchee, has elected new leadership.
Eight chefs and foodservice personnel from across the country have been chosen to be honored for innovation through the United Fresh Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program.
The Eastern Produce Council is honoring two women for their notable contributions to the produce industry.
Market Fresh Produce has hired Matthew Lamoureux as director of national sales
Two produce industry members have joined the Equitable Food Initiative board, representing growers on the organization that supports farmworker issues.
Capespan North America has named Eric Jones as director of U.S. sales and Francis Werner to director of U.S. operations.
Retail expert Steve Junqueiro has entered into an agreement with FreshSource LLC as its exclusive consultant.
The South Florida produce industry is getting ready to tee up for the 35th Annual Don Strock Diabetes Golf Classic.
Moxxy Marketing, Salinas, Calif., has hired graphic designer Keith Soergel.
(UPDATED, 4:38 p.m.) Longtime Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association president Mike Stuart is ready to retire.
Dustin Hahn is the new West Coast sales director of Naturipe Avocado Farms, Salinas, Calif.
Produce industry veteran Tristan Simpson has joined Hanford, Calif.-based Nichols Farms as its chief sales and marketing officer.
The Organic Trade Association has hired Johanna Mirenda as farm policy director.