California Avocados Set to Peak in Early Summer
The California avocado season is reaping the benefits of plentiful rains in 2019 and is expected to hit its peak sometime between April and July this year, with a forecast […]
Read MoreInfarm to Bring Living Produce to Canadian Grocery Stores
Infarm is bringing in-store farming platforms to a number of stores in Canada including Sobeys, Safeway and Thrifty Foods this week, according to media reports. The effort is in partnership […]
Read MoreUnited Apple Sales Announces Promotion, Expansion of Ownership Group
United Apple Sales, a leading grower, packer, shipper and marketer of domestic and import apples, pears and cherries, announced the promotion of Brett Baker to Corporate VP of the parent […]
Read MoreInstacart Introduces New Doorstep Delivery Option
Instacart has continued to support busy people and households across North America. During the past few months, the company has been testing a ‘Leave at My Door Delivery’ feature with […]
Read MoreCurtis Mann Joins Elite Group as the 53rd Master of Wine in the US
Raley’s announced Curtis Mann, the organization’s Director of Alcohol & Beverage, has been named Master of Wine (MW) by the Institute of Masters of Wine. As the most prestigious wine […]
Read MoreUS Foods to Acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores, Smart & Final Grocery Stores Exempt
US Foods Holding Corp. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores for $970 million in cash. Smart Foodservice operates 70 small-format cash and […]
Read MoreSolely’s 5-Minute Spaghetti Squash Pasta, Fruit Snacks to be Available at Whole Foods Markets
Solely, the company behind USDA-certified organic, cold-pressed fruit jerky and dried fruit, is entering a new category with its new Spaghetti Squash Pasta, which will be available for sale beginning […]
Read MoreWhole Kids Foundation to Provide 153 New Salad Bars to Schools Across the US
Whole Kids Foundation, a nonprofit focused on children’s nutrition and wellness, announced 153 new salads will be provided to schools in the US this year. The $502,153 investment will ensure […]
Read MoreCampbell’s Appoints Valerie Oswalt President of Campbell Snacks
Campbell Soup Company this week appointed Valerie Oswalt as evp and President of Campbell Snacks, effective March 9. Oswalt, 47, will report to President and CEO Mark Clouse and will […]
Read MoreLatino Food Industry Association Appoints Grocery Industry Veteran Lupillo Ramirez as President
The Latino Food Industry Association (LFIA) last week announced the appointment of a Lupillo Ramirez, Sr. Director of Innovation and Product Development at Northgate Gonzalez Markets, to President of the […]
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