The produce section is not only the most important section in the store, but a potential Achilles' heel to the overall business.

In other words, screw up the produce department and there's a great chance of turning enough consumers off to the overall operation and sales could plummet. Even worse, heads could roll.

Yes, that is why produce is so important to a supermarket chain’s bottom line.

For more than 100 years, Courchesne Larose Ltd. has been a major player on the Canadian fresh fruit and vegetable market, driven by a strong commitment to its customers.

Heath Shoup Vice President of Sales and Product Management is an expert in foodservice operations and avocado handling best practices. He advises food business owners and professionals on how to optimize the premium quality of avocados for their patrons.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. and Flowspace announced a partnership to add 30 of Tricont Logistics’ temperature-controlled storage facilities to the Flowspace network of more than 100 fulfillment centers. Tricont Trucking and Tricont Logistics is Del Monte’s third-party trucking and logistics company.

With a new senior management team in place, the California Avocado Commission is taking a close look at it marketing program and is planning to develop a new campaign for 2024.

John Derderian, Allegiance Retail Services' president and chief operating officer for the last eight years, has decided to reduce his responsibilities and transition to a part-time role of principal advisor for retail development and strategic business initiatives for the cooperative, beginning Oct. 1.