Robt. T. Cochran & Co. boasts over 130 years of expertise in the produce sector, collaborating with industry professionals to deliver exceptional value to its customers.

Michael Cochran, the company’s vice president of sales, represents the fifth generation of his family at the Hunts Point Terminal Market, where the company has operated since it opened in five stalls, 408-412.

He recognizes that his family’ enduring legacy there has been instrumental in the company’s ongoing success.

The Kroger Co. has named three new division presidents — Kenny Kimball at Smith's, Chris Albi at King Soopers and Kendra Doyel at Food 4 Less — as well as appointing Joe Kelley senior vice president of retail divisions.

Kelley has been president of the Colorado-based King Soopers & City Markets division and is an industry veteran of nearly 40 years. He has held a number of executive leadership roles across a variety of retailers, including Price Chopper, Stop and Shop, Star Market,and Shaws Supermarkets. Kelley joined the Kroger enterprise in 2019.

Continental Fresh been awarded first place in the Brand Citizenship category at the National Agri-Marketing Association’s 2025 Best of NAMA Awards.

Equifruit, North America’s leader in Fairtrade bananas, is hosting free goat yoga sessions in select Sprouts Farmers Market store parking lots to raise awareness about their Fairtrade banana partnership. Why? Because paying banana farmers fairly is the right thing to do. 

MONTREAL – The Canadian Produce Marketing Association celebrated its 100th anniversary last week at the Palais des congrès de Montréal in Montreal. As the largest fresh produce event in the Canadian industry, CPMA's Convention and Trade Show provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders to enhance existing relationships and develop new business opportunities in Canada.