StePac Launches Sustainable Packaging Strategy
StePac, which specializes in functional packaging for fresh produce, shared with attendees at PMA Fresh Summit its four-tiered strategy to reduce excess plastic while minimizing waste – of food and […]
Read MoreFiveStar Adds 5 New Simply Fresh Snacking Options to Product Line
Earlier this month, FiveStar Gourmet Foods released 25 SKUs with fresh produce and new flavor combinations, all of which adheres to strict Simply Fresh brand requirements for clean ingredients and […]
Read MoreChurch Brothers Farms Hires Grace Ho as VP of Food Safety and Quality
Church Brothers Farms recently announced the newly hired food safety veteran Grace Ho as the company’s new VP of Food Safety and Quality. “This role is critically important and we […]
Read MoreSoutheastern Grocers Expands Online Services to Louisiana Shoppers
Southeastern Grocers recently announced it is expanding e-commerce shopping technologies to include online ordering and grocery delivery service for Louisiana customers. The new services are offered in partnership with Instacart […]
Read MoreAlbertsons Companies Appoints New evp & Chief Customer & Digital Officer
Albertsons announced Chris Rupp has been named evp & Chief Customer & Digital Officer. Rupp has joined the company from Microsoft Corporation, where she most recently served as General Manager […]
Read MoreUSDA, APHIS Impose Import Restrictions in Light of Fruit Virus
The USDA’s Animal and Plan Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced last week it has issued a federal order – effective Nov. 22 – imposing restrictions on imports of tomato and […]
Read MoreKroger Announces Launch of In-store Produce Farms
Two QFC stores in the Seattle area will begin featuring living produce farms this month as part of their produce offerings, the Kroger company announced. Using hydroponic technology, the produce […]
Read MoreSmart & Final Announces Promotions
Smart & Final announced last week the promotion of two long-time leaders within the company to senior vice president roles. Sean Mahony began his career at Smart & Final almost […]
Read MoreOppy Promotes Roosdahl to VP of Operations
Oppy, a North American distributor of fresh produce, announced the promotion of 24-year company leader Steve Roosdahl to the role of VP of Operations. Starting as an application developer in […]
Read MoreCrystal Valley Foods Announces Acquisition of Joco Produce
Crystal Valley Foods announced the completion of the acquisition of Joco Produce, a leader in the import and marketing of fresh Asian, tropical and specialty fruits and vegetables. The acquisition […]
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