A healthy combination of location, economic factors and budding entrepreneurship continues to make the Atlanta market a great one for the produce industry.

Did we mention location?

With almost a century of experience behind it, Community Suffolk understands the keys to success and keeping customers happy.

Its customer base includes an almost even mix of retail and wholesale clients, and company representatives take great pride in the longstanding relationships they have cultivated with both growers and shippers.

Autumn Glory apples are making waves in the market with an impressive performance this season, particularly amongst younger consumers and premium shoppers.

Bako Sweet has promoted Susan Noritake to vice president of sales and marketing. In her new role, Noritake will continue to lead the team with a focus on strategic growth and innovation.

Retailers know there are certain items in the produce aisle that, when purchased, are a lead-in to increased basket rings. Among those are mushrooms — and it generally doesn’t matter what kind. When shoppers buy mushrooms, good things happen for retailers.

SpartanNash and the SpartanNash Foundation achieved a record-breaking donation following its eighth annual in-store fundraiser supporting food pantries across the Midwest.