Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has launched its second annual Great Grape Event, which offers customers more than 15 varieties of grapes grown in California and the American South. The program runs through September. “The typical American supermarket sells five varieties of grapes, but since it’s the best time of year for grapes, we have decided to […]
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Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, Snacks Brands, Southwest
Avocados From Mexico, Takis Collaborate On Shopper Campaign
Dallas, Texas-based Takis has partnered with Avocados From Mexico to launch a new shopper marketing campaign, “Guackeepers Keep it Good.” The companies have recruited two soccer players, Landon Donovan and Rafael Márquez, as the company’s “Guackeepers.” The “Guackeepers Keep it Good” promotional program includes in-store displays, consumer savings, digital engagement and innovative recipe inspirations for fans. “What […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Wholesum Celebrates 10 Years Of Fair Trade Certification
Amado, Arizona-based Wholesum is celebrating its 10-year anniversary of Fair Trade Certification. The company has maintained a commitment to sustainability, including 100 percent organic production. In 2012, the company solidified those commitments by obtaining Fair Trade Certification through the third-party certifier, Fair Trade USA. “More than 30 years ago, we began our transition to 100 percent […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
SEPC Holds Annual Summer Board Meeting
The Southeast Produce Council held its annual summer board meeting Aug. 9-11 at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina. Prior to their series of meetings, attendees were given a tour of the Biltmore Estate to commemorate the SEPC’s gathering. “It was a special board meeting in Asheville. We had extremely productive sessions, and […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Tops Recognizes Produce Manager For ’40 Under 40′ Award
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets has recognized Justin Rowe, category business manager for Tops, as one of Produce Business 40 Under 40 award honorees. This program spotlights rising entrepreneurs and leaders who have shaped the produce industry in a very short time and are paving the way for what comes next. Produce Business states […]
Posted inProduce News, West
GrubMarket Acquires Frantoni, Granite State Software
San Francisco-based GrubMarket has completed the acquisitions of New York-based Frantoni Corporation and Kansas-based Granite State Software. Both companies are led by software veterans with decades of industry experience in the fresh produce space. Founded nearly 40 years ago, GSS is managed by software engineer Glenn Sherman, who joined GSS in 1990 and took over ownership of the […]
Posted inProduce News, National
IRI: Consumers Navigate Produce Purchases Amid High Inflation
IRI, 210 Analytics and IFPA partner monthly to bring the latest trends and analysis relative to the produce department. “Inflation, COVID and consumer mobility continue to change shopping and consumption patterns,” said Joe Watson, VP, retail, foodservice and wholesale for IFPA. “The consumer reactions to the current environment combined with supply side volatility are keeping […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Weis Markets Employees Volunteer With America’s Grow-A-Row
Weis Markets store managers and employees from the company’s New Jersey and Northeast Pennsylvania stores volunteered Aug. 9 with America’s Grow-A-Row in Pittstown, New Jersey. America’s Grow-A-Row partners with organizations local to its farms to harvest and distribute fresh produce to food insecure families. During the volunteer day, Weis employees helped harvest more than 16,000 […]