MASHANTUCKET, CT — Bozzuto's Inc. held its 2020 Merchandising Marketplace Sept. 29-30 at the Fox Tower at Foxwoods, here.

Because of the COVID-19 situation, the event followed CDC and Foxwoods regulations for gatherings and provided additional precautions for people's safety: one-way, one-sided aisles; engagement zone floor decals to assist with proper social distancing; hand sanitizing stations at registration and on the show floor; and Plexiglass protective barriers and eight-foot-high booth separation drapes at all booths.

United Natural Foods Inc. and Key Food Stores Co-Operative Inc. have reached a long-term supply agreement for UNFI to serve as the primary grocery wholesaler to Key Food with expected sales to UNFI of approximately $10 billion over 10 years.

Founded in 1937, Key Food is a co-operative of independently owned and corporate supermarkets located in New York, New Jersey, other states in the Northeast, and Florida. Stores are operated under multiple banner names that include Key Food, The Food Emporium, Food Universe, Food Dynasty, SuperFresh and Gala Foods Supermarkets.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Port of Nogales’ Commercial Facility seized methamphetamine and fentanyl on Friday from a Mexican national when he attempted to enter the United States. The seizure is the largest methamphetamine load in Arizona’s port history.

With growers throughout the United States, Mexico, Peru, Greece, South Africa and Chile, Tastyfrutti International Inc.’s vertically integrated procurement, operational, logistical and marketing systems help ensure a steady supply of fresh, delicious fruit all-year round.

Chile represents the bulk of the company’s business, which is why the good news coming out of the country is welcomed right now.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against North Pacific Canners and Packers Inc., doing business as NORPAC Foods Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. The company, operating from Oregon, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to 145 produce sellers and creditors in the amount of $19.1 million from June 2019 through January 2020.

The California Avocado Commission has supported the Produce Marketing Association for more than four decades. This year the commission continues that support as a platinum sponsor of the Fresh Summit online event. CAC Director Trade Affairs Angela Fraser is serving as co-chair of the Fresh Summit Committee. Fraser is a certified trade show marketer and has spearheaded the commission’s convention planning for 20 years.