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Tops Friendly Markets has expanded its home delivery services across New York state, in Pennsylvania and into Vermont for the first time. The expansion brings the overall number of Tops stores with the home delivery program to 142, accounting for more than 90 percent of Tops customers.
“We’re excited to bring even more convenience to the shoppers across our various markets,” said Jillian Sirica, manager of digital marketing...
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Today's Headlines
- Pear Bureau Northwest launches shoppable recipe technology
- Viva Fresh scholarship program accepting applications
- Raley’s helping shoppers choose healthy foods
- Fresh Direct Produce acquires specialty fruit and veg distributor
- Chiquita reinforces commitment to human rights initiatives
- Getting ahead of the curve for pear sales
- Former Albertsons exec joins Gelson's board
- Stemilt supports local community through multiple efforts
What's New
Though weather issues delayed the start of the San Joaquin Valley grape deal this year, Top Brass President Brett Dixon expects shipments to get on track by mid-July and a normal season to follow.
“We started a little later than we did last year,” he said. “It was very important for us to start our season based on the quality and sugar content of the grapes...
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With multiple varieties in all the colors and with both organic and conventional options, Anthony Vineyards Inc., touts itself as a one-stop shop that can handle all of the grape needs of its retail customers.
Sales Manager Rob Spinelli said the Bakersfield, CA-based firm has a full complement of varieties including the newer, high-flavored options that are...
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The United Fresh Produce Association has promoted Amanda Griffin to vice president of education and program management. Griffin joined the association in the fall of 2013 to support the organization’s meetings and member programs.
“Amanda has proved herself a dedicated leader, creative advocate for...
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Divine Flavor talks special products and upcoming plans
MONTEREY, CA — With a mission to produce fresh, organic, and sustainable non-GMO foods, Nogales, AZ-based Divine F...
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Chris Veillon and Tiffany Sabelli of PureFlavor.
Excessive heat warnings through the weekend
The majority of the Midwest and Northeast — including numerous growing regions — will experience their first major heat wave o...
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