Produce Retail
Greensboro, N.C.-based The Fresh Market has hired industry veteran Vic Savanello as vice president of merchandising for produce.
Chef’d plans to have its meal kits in more than 1,000 stores by the end of June.
On-the-go guacamole lovers now have a handy way to snack on their favorite dip when not at home.
Nearly a dozen major varieties of cherries are available from Northwest cherry grower-shippers, and new ones seem to be popping up all the time.
Manfredi Cold Storage has expanded its Kennett Square, Pa.-based facility by 70,000 square feet with a Steel King drive-in rack system.
Potatoes USA has hired Kayla Dome as global marketing manager for the group’s retail sector.
Catch up on recent developments with the Ohio Restaurant Association and the Ohio Grocers Association, as well as wholesalers based in Ohio.
Northwest pear growers are starting the season with an estimated 20.2 million 44-pound box equivalents, which is the fourth-largest crop in history.
With a season hampered by heat, wind and fire, California avocado growers have been challenged.
The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association has completed its Fresh Asparagus Category Statistics and Trends document.
Tanimura & Antle, Salinas, Calif., has hired Don Klusendorf as executive vice president of sales and marketing.
Honeybear Brands is set for a big splash at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit Oct. 19-20 in Orlando, Fla.
With just two shipping weekends before Halloween, there is an abundant amount of pumpkins to be sold.
Dole Food Co., Westlake Village, Calif., has unveiled a new logo and brand identity for all company products, including salads and other items from Dole Fresh Vegetables.
Just weeks after Schnuck Markets Inc. raised money for Hurricane Florence victims, the retailer is again collecting donations, for Hurricane Michael victims.
When a wildfire raged in Shasta and Trinity counties in Northern California, Raley’s customers pitched in with donations to the fire relief effort.
Mexican avocado shipments will be crossing into the U.S. in earnest Nov. 17, after a late-October growers strike all but dried up the supply chain to retailers and foodservice operators in the U.S.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kroger executives believe their new OptUp mobile app will change the way America eats, and they might be right.
Crunch Time Apple Growers, marketer of SnapDragon and RubyFrost apples, received three awards for marketing the apples.
Cauliflower may be king over kale in 2019, but the trend toward all local and organic fresh foods will continue to reign — buoyed by vertical, urban farming.
The United Fresh Produce Association has named its advisory committee for Brandstorm.
Philadelphia specialty wholesaler John Vena Inc. has hired Joe Killian to focus on the company’s business development in the retail sector.
Dole Food Co. is releasing more Disney-themed recipes in celebration of Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday on Nov. 18.
As Zespri kiwifruit celebrates a successful consumer campaign, the company is expanding availability of its SunGold variety.
Pear Bureau Northwest is taking National Pear Month global.
Porterville, Calif.-based Homegrown Organic Farms plans to unveil a new citrus line in November, said Stephen Paul, category director for stone fruit, fall fruit and blueberries.
Santa Paula, Calif.-based Limoneira Company has two seasonal promotion plans that will carry lemon promotions through the fall and winter season.
Giant Heirloom Market is coming to three more Philadelphia neighborhoods — University City, Northern Liberties and Queen Village.
Hy-Vee has launched a pilot program that lets shoppers buy products approaching their “best before” date at a significant discount.