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Pace International Showcases Products At Produce Show

Wapato, Washington-based Pace International exhibited at the IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Florida.  “We’re building a bold and interactive booth experience for growers, packers and shippers to gain insight into Pace’s products, technologies and services and how we can support their fruits and vegetables postharvest,” said Jorge Gotuzzo, senior director of […]

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Bako Sweet Unveils Sweet Potato Bag Design At IFPA Show

Bakersfield, California-based Country Sweet Produce’s Bako Sweet is unveiling its 3-pound and 5-pound conventional and organic mesh sweet potato bags at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show. The new design includes a variety of visuals and tools for consumers, including: Sweet potato variety-specific information with photos and an explanation of the outside and inside color; QR […]

Posted inNorthgate Market, Produce News, West

Northgate Gonzalez Market Offers Produce To Underserved People

Anaheim, California-based Northgate González Market recently wrapped up its ¡Más Fresco! More Fresh Program. The program provides community members participating in the CalFresh program up to $100 a month in nutrition incentives when they purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, with their CalFresh benefits, at any Northgate González Market across Southern California. The ¡Más Fresco! More Fresh […]

Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Nonfood Items, West

Albertsons To Provide Pet Pharmacy, Health Care Services

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies is offering money-saving solutions for pet owners. With more than 1,700 pharmacies located nationwide, shoppers can have their pet prescriptions transferred and filled at an Albertsons Cos. pharmacy and pay less than what vet offices might charge. “Nearly 30 percent of pet owners are grappling with the rising costs of pet ownership […]

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Apeel Introduces ‘RipeFinder’ Solution To Reduce Food Waste

Santa Barbara, California-based Apeel has announced its plan to introduce innovative new solutions to instantly and non-destructively determine the ripeness of avocados. By coupling advanced imaging technology with machine learning, Apeel has increased visibility into internal quality and ripeness, allowing producers and grocery retailers to make more informed sorting, shipping and merchandising decisions, which has the […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Food Stores, Executive News, West

Associated Food Stores Names New Executive Vice Presidents

Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores has named two new EVPs, following the recent appointment of David Rice as president and CEO of the 82-year-old company.  Justin Atwater, who also serves as general counsel, and Travis Boman, who serves as CFO, have added EVP to their titles.  “Justin and Travis are incredibly important parts of […]