CMI Orchards' CatStats report shows Kanzi apples live up to the name as a “hidden treasure,” maintaining its position as the No. 2 best-selling apple in Europe and quickly winning over consumers in the United States.

Danelle Huber, senior marketing manager, said this apple’s sensational flavor dazzles American consumers across the board with consistent high ratings and positive feedback, according to data gathered from 500 people through an influencer mailout program.

Douglas Fisher, who has served as New Jersey’s secretary of agriculture since he was appointed in 2009, is retiring from his role.

Golbon, a leading national foodservice buying and marketing group supporting the success of independent distributors, has named Kevin Wilson as the company's president.

“Kevin brings a depth and breadth in the foodservice arena combined with an enthusiasm that we are confident will help Golbon continue to innovate and lead for years to come,” said Skip Oppenheimer, chairman and CEO of Oppenheimer Cos. Inc.

Inteligistics, which has been leading the digital transformation and adding value to perishable supply chains for over a decade, has promoted company veterans Lawrence Mallia to vice president, digital transformation, and Eric Kithinji to vice president, operations and engineering.
 

California Giant Berry Farms shared further details about its upcoming Chef Invitational. Now in its fifth year, the event is a nationwide culinary competition that calls upon chefs to think outside the box and create innovative, original dishes featuring fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries as the hero of the plate.

Unique to 2023’s submission guidelines is the requirement for the recipe to fall under one or more of key trends as identified by Flavor & the Menu, including: 

BJ's Wholesale Club is rolling out Simbe’s business intelligence solution, Tally, at all club locations across the company’s footprint. Incorporating Simbe’s AI-powered solution into chainwide operations will provide greater visibility into club conditions and deeper business insights, ultimately improving operational efficiencies and enhancing the member experience.