Today ALDI unveiled its completed regional headquarters and distribution center in Loxley, AL, which will ultimately serve as many as 100 stores across the Gulf Coast. As one of America's fastest growing grocers, ALDI said it is committed to bringing fresh, award-winning groceries and products at an affordable price to consumers from coast to coast, and the Loxley distribution center will support this commitment. 

IMG Citrus added Giorgio Peirano to its leadership team. Originally from Chile, Peirano spent much of his career in Europe and South America as an exporter of citrus and other produce, including kiwifruit, onions and avocados. In addition to his 20 years of experience, he holds a degree in agronomic engineering and a master's in business administration.

CMI’s freshest CatStats report, released Jan. 31, demonstrates Ambrosia Gold’s remarkable performance and shares CMI’s role in the extraordinary success of the variety in U.S. markets.

Since the 17th century, families have been serving delicious meals made in slow cookers. Set it and forget it by adding fresh ingredients to a pot and letting the flavors come together. A transition from fire-based outdoor cooking to the convenience of plugging in.

February is the perfect time to promote all the summer fruit from South America. There is a great variety of items to set up nice attractive displays in and around the produce department and store locations. The product supplies and quality is excellent overall. Here are items every retailer can choose when putting together your merchandising layout plan:

Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales by 17.2 percent but decreased in volume sales by 1.3 percent from October through December 2022 compared to the same time frame a year ago. Despite a slight decrease, volume sales remain above pre-pandemic levels.