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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inProduce News, National
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 inExecutive News, Private Label Brands
PFSbrands Taps Black For Chief Operating Officer
PFSbrands has named Steve Black as its first COO, setting the stage for the next 25 years of growth. Despite recent challenges in the marketplace, including COVID-19, inflation and supply chain disruptions, PFSbrands is committed to strategic growth and shareholder returns for the 100 percent employee-owned company. “We’ve been in a calculated multi-year search for […]
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 […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Southwest
Whole Foods Adds Coffee To ‘Sourced for Good’ Program
Thirteen blends of Whole Foods Market brand coffee will now include the Sourced for Good seal, marking the first grocery-aisle expansion of the third-party certification. All Whole Foods Market brand coffees also carry a third-party certification for sourcing from Rainforest Alliance or Fair Trade. They must be organic or Non-GMO Project Verified and meet the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Hannaford, Research Institute Launch Seafood Guide
Hannaford Supermarkets and the Gulf of Maine Research Institute have introduced a Gulf of Maine Seafood Guide designed to help familiarize customers new to America with fresh local offerings while further developing the market for sustainable seafood. The guide, which was developed by GMRI and translated by House of Languages in Portland, is available at […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Midwest
Hy-Vee Rolls Out Resource For Insulin Access
Hy-Vee is launching a new resource to help customers with diabetes who are covered under commercial/private insurance save on insulin products. Using a manufacturer-sponsored savings card, eligible participants with commercial/private insurance (or those without insurance who pay in cash) can get a 28-day supply of insulin for as low as $35 per month at a […]