US Foods Holding Corp. Board Chair Robert (Bob) Dutkowsky unexpectedly died yesterday in his home in Florida at the age of 69. Mr. Dutkowsky joined the US Foods Board in January 2017 and served as board chair for the company since February 2022, including executive chairman from May 2022 to January 2023.

The US Foods board has appointed David Tehle as board chair effective immediately.

Grupo Aguacatero Los Cerritos, a leading avocado exporter for fruit from Jalisco, Mexico, has earned Fair Trade certification for its farms and packing facility. This is an important step in developing steady supplies of Fair Trade avocados for the U.S. market.

You know what your customers want when it comes to fruits and vegetables… they want FRESHNESS. For 40 years, the Jersey Fresh quality grading and marketing program has been the way for customers to find the freshest produce.

United Natural Foods Inc. has extended its wholesale grocery distribution partnership with Whole Foods Market by entering into an eight-year extension agreement with the company to serve as it primary distributor.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility discovered 11,469 pounds of methamphetamine valued at $18 million dollars hidden within a commercial shipment of squash.

On Monday, CBP officers referred the driver for further examination by CBP officers along with the tractor-trailer and shipment.

The International Fresh Produce Association is seeking nominations for its Retail Merchant Innovation Awards, a program recognizing and celebrating retail leaders who demonstrate passion and purpose through innovative strategies to drive produce consumption. Nominations are open to retail vice presidents, directors or sales managers of produce, or equivalent titles.