The Fresh Produce and Floral Council has selected 12 people to participate in its 10th FPFC Apprentice Program. The participants are Dan Addiego, FreshSource; Shane Aldrich, D. Gardikas Produce; Morgan Bahri; Jake Beggin, Local Bounti; Noah Lines, Westlake Produce Co.; Courtney Ludford, Wonderful Citrus; Abby McPherson, Frieda’s; Jackie Nakashian, Trinity Fruit; Nick Schiavo, Allen Lund Co.; Elyse Seiler, Monterey Mushrooms; Alexis Storm, JLZ Produce; and Fernando […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Produce News
SF Market Achieves Climate Benefits Through Produce Recovery, Distribution
Seven million pounds of fresh produce donated since 2016 The SF Market, San Francisco’s original wholesale produce market, home to 26 independent merchant businesses, has reached a milestone in recovering and donating seven million pounds of surplus produce since the program began in 2016. The SF Market’s Food Recovery Program works with market merchants each […]
Posted inProduce News, Association News
Viva Fresh Donates 20K+ Pounds Of Fresh Produce
Donation to North Texas Food Bank aims to help close hunger gap The Texas International Produce Association again teamed up with the North Texas Food Bank of Plano, Texas, to help close the hunger gap. At the conclusion of the Viva Fresh Expo earlier this month, 21,806 pounds of fresh produce was donated. The donation […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast, Supply Chain News
Hershey Acquires Facilities From Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing
The Hershey Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire two manufacturing facilities from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, a leader in popcorn production and co-packing and a co-manufacturer of Hershey’s SkinnyPop brand. Through the deal, Hershey will acquire Weaver’s operations in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and Whitestown, Indiana. The acquisition is designed to enable the company to sustain strong growth for its SkinnyPop brand by […]
Posted inPackaging News, Produce News, Southeast
G&R Farms Releases New Packaging For Vidalia Onion Season
Glennville, Georgia-based G&R Farms has released redesigned packaging in coordination with the start of the 2023 Vidalia onion season. The moves aim to highlight the premium essence of their Vidalia onions and support retailers with increased sales. The redesign presents an illustrated and fresh feel donning a striking new color palette, with an art like aesthetic. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Bumble Bee Seafood Names New VP To Leadership Team
San Diego-based The Bumble Bee Seafood Company has named Fred Buehler as VP of mass, club and drug channels. Buehler will be responsible for leading the Bumble Bee sales team working with mass, club and drug customers, including providing leadership strategy and tactical execution solutions. Buehler joins Bumble Bee with more than 30 years of sales leadership experience […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Are Green Bananas Impacting Your Produce Gold?
Sponsored content Few things have greater impact on overall retail produce sales than banana quality. They are the most visible, most popular and profitable item in the entire produce department – if not the entire store. Numerous studies have shown that banana quality is central to overall customer satisfaction, and there are very few decision […]
Posted inMerchandising News, National, Private Label Brands
Study Reports Shoppers Choosing Store Brands, Private Labels
Salsify has announced the findings of new consumer research that reveals 63 percent of shoppers are choosing store brands or private labels due to their low prices. The study also shows that pandemic habits persist with 68 percent of respondents indicating that they are shopping more online, with delivery speed and flexibility being the No. 1 […]