The city of Elizabeth, NJ, has renamed York Street “Joe Sheridan Way” in honor of longtime Wakefern President Joe Sheridan. Sheridan will retire in December after nearly five decades with the company. Mike Stigers, a supermarket industry veteran, joined Wakefern in June as the new president.

Fried chicken is a perennial favorite, a comfort food that’s just hard not to like. From the crispy outside to the juicy chicken inside, it’s as good cold as it is fresh and hot, and it loves a good buffet table. Our version is inspired by Jewish traditions in Tuscany, and kissed with lemon and herbs.

The issue of lack of size that avocado growers from Mexico have been dealing with the past several months appears to be in the rearview mirror. While the very largest fruit is still in short supply, the 48 size, which is seemingly the size preferred by most retailers for their bulk displays, is being produced in good numbers now that Mexico is moving into its normal crop.

Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association, has joined the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance as a co-chair.
 

The National Watermelon Promotion Board has named winners in its annual Retail Merchandising Contest, which garnered more than 115 entries from various retail chains, independent retailers and commissaries throughout the U.S. and Canada.

With a significant rain event in Mexico in mid-October, there was expectations of an improved size curve and good avocado supplies for at least the next three to four months.

Calavo Growers Vice President of Product Management Peter Shore told The Produce News Oct. 12, “The supplies are coming on well and the harvesting of the (Mexico) crop is going well. There is a good mix of sizes especially from 40s to 70s.”