The new Schnucks Fresh store located in Oak Grove Village, MO, will open Oct. 25. The 23,000-square-foot store will include a heavy focus on fresh departments such as produce, meat, seafood, deli and bakery. This will mark the company’s second store to operate under the “Schnucks Fresh” banner.

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council board of directors announced the departure of Don Gann as president. After years of dedicated service, Gann leaves a lasting legacy of progress and growth within the association.

Fort Boise Produce, now overseen by the fourth generation of the homesteading Farmer family, kicked off the 2023-24 season with a new sales manager and continuation of its longstanding commitment to quality and service.

Jacob Gaschler, whose official start date with Fort Boise was Jan. 1, stepped into the position with solid roots in produce and familiarity with the region. Gaschler grew up in Ontario, OR, and attended Portland State University where he earned a B.S. in Public Health.

Zespri will be at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in booth No. 3293 and is looking to meet with industry professionals and retailers so they can taste Zespri SunGold kiwifruit samples and Kiwitinis.

Fusion, a business-to-business integrated marketing and research agency, took a deeper dive into the produce category to uncover shopper preferences between choosing their own fruit or purchasing pre-packaged options when shopping. The results of the survey offer insights into growing trends in produce retailing.