Driscoll’s board of directors has elected Soren Bjorn, currently president of Driscoll’s of the Americas, as the company’s new CEO. Miles Reiter, the current chairman and CEO, has announced his plan to retire at the end of the year and become executive chairman of the family-owned company. Reiter has been involved in the berry business […]
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Posted inHarps Food Stores, Produce News, Southwest
Harps Food Stores To Carry Wild About Sprouts Products
Rä Foods’ Wild About Sprouts brand is continuing its national expansion through a distribution agreement with Harps Food Stores. Wild About Sprouts products come in six varieties – alfalfa, broccoli, clover, clover and alfalfa, clover and broccoli and alfalfa, broccoli and kale. The company’s patented COLD-GROWN process and “out-of-the-box” packaging provide flavor, freshness and safety. […]
Posted inPackaging News, Produce News, West
Superfresh Growers Introduces Recycled Apple, Pear Bags
Superfresh Growers has introduced the apple and pear industry’s first fruit bag made from post-consumer recycled plastic. Post-consumer recycled plastic is made from things people recycle daily – plastic bottles, milk jugs and other bags – all sourced from USA recycling centers and can be continuously recycled. Superfresh Growers PCR bag is SGS Global Services […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
Fox Packaging Names Doxey As Director Of Sales
Fox Packaging has named Jen Doxey as director of sales, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the produce industry. Doxey will have an emphasis on developing and executing strategic sales plans, building long-term customer relationships and leading high-performing teams. She will be responsible for overseeing the sales operations of Fox Packaging and Fox Solutions and […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News, National
NAPAR Rebrands As Produce Distributors Association
Originally founded in 1989, NAPAR (National Association of Perishable Agricultural Receivers) has been rebranded into the Produce Distributors Association. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., it is the first organization of its kind that solely advocates for fresh produce distributors. Initially an east coast-based organization made up of terminal market members, a key goal of the organization is […]
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Produce Sales Rise In August As Prices Dip
Retailers invested in fruit prices in August as the average price per pound for fruit decreased by 2.1 percent over year-ago levels, according to the monthly report produced by Circana, 210 Analytics and the International Fresh Produce Association. August produce sales The five August weeks generated $74.3 billion total food and beverage sales, up 1.7 […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Merchandising News, Midwest
SpartanNash Elevates Smith In Floral Merchandising
SpartanNash has promoted Andy Smith to senior director of merchandising in produce/floral. In his new role, Smith will oversee all aspects of SpartanNash’s produce and floral merchandising to include retail, category management, distribution and procurement. “I’m pleased to promote Andy from within to fill this critical role on the merchandising team,” said Bennett Morgan, EVP […]
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Does Your Produce Department Meet The Gold Standard?
Sponsored content Few things are more important to a successful produce department than having beautiful, high quality fruit on display. That’s especially true when it comes to bananas. Studies have shown that having low quality bananas on display is one of the main reasons consumers change retailers. And since bananas are one of the most […]