Mission Produce has appointed John Pawlowski to president and chief operating officer, effective April 1, with Steve Barnard continuing to serve as CEO and on the board of directors. Pawlowski has more than 25 years in the global food and foodservice industry, specializing in business development, system optimization and executive team management. He has led […]
Category: Produce News
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
GrubMarket Acquires NC-Based Performance Produce
GrubMarket has completed its acquisition of Salisbury, North Carolina-based Performance Produce, a vertically integrated fresh produce business that sells more than 80 different items to about 100 different retail customers across the Southeastern U.S. In addition to wholesale distribution, Performance Produce also provides comprehensive 4PL services, including inbound and outbound logistics, warehousing and cold storage, […]
Posted inProduce News, National
ReposiTrak Adds 10 Produce Suppliers To Traceability Network
ReposiTrak has announced the addition of 10 produce companies to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. These members will exchange FDA-required key data elements for each critical tracking event in their supply chains, ensuring proactive compliance before the January 2026 deadline. The new members include: A California-based produce supplier in operation for more than 170 years; A […]
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Report: Shoppers Want To Add Produce To Meal Occasions
Consumers want to incorporate produce into more meal occasions, reduce produce waste and learn more about the nutritional value of fresh foods, identifying opportunities for growth within this fresh retail department. These were among the findings of the “Power of Produce 2024″ report, released March 8 by FMI – The Food Industry Association during the Southeast […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Southwest
United Supermarkets Donates Socks In ‘Pears For Pairs’ Program
Throughout February and early March, United Supermarkets joined with Rainier Fruit to donate more than 5,000 pairs of socks across Texas through the “Pears for Pairs” program. In the fall and winter months of 2023, a portion of the proceeds from the sales of Rainier Fruit pears and apples went toward buying new socks for […]
Posted inProduce News, Harris Teeter, Southeast
Titan Farms’ New Website Powering Peach Promotion
Titan Farms, a grower, packer and shipper of fresh peaches and vegetables in South Carolina, has launched a new website, designed to be an immersive hub for peaches. “We are delighted to unveil the new Titan Farms website, a digital platform that truly embodies our commitment to delivering not just the finest peaches, but also […]
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Acquisition Of Northeast Produce Is Lipman’s 12th In 20 Years
Immokalee, Florida-based Lipman Family Farms – an integrated network of growers, fresh-cut processors and distributors of produce – has acquired Northeast Produce, marking its 12th acquisition over the last 20 years. The Northeast Produce facility in Plainville, Connecticut, will continue to operate and serve customers under the Lipman umbrella. “We are thrilled to welcome Northeast […]
Posted inProduce News, Southwest
TIPA Taps Lugavere As Keynote Speaker For Viva Fresh
The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) has announced Max Lugavere will be the keynote speaker at its upcoming 2024 Viva Fresh Produce Expo in Houston. A health and science journalist, filmmaker and author, Lugavere will share insights about nutrition, brain health and well-being. Lugavere gained recognition in 2018 for his New York Times bestseller, “Genius […]