JOH, a leading independent food broker based in Billerica, MA, hired Brian LaMarche as the director of produce and fresh in the north-central region. 

This move reflects JOH’s continued commitment to expanding its presence in the north-central market to deliver exceptional service and results to clients and customers.

Launched in 1983 with one warehouse in Seattle, WA, Costco has grown to become the world’s third largest retailer with almost 900 stores across 14 countries and four continents. The North American market, with 617 warehouses in the United States, 109 in Canada and 41 in Mexico, represents 85 percent of its store locations.

United Natural Foods Inc. completed its Spring and Summer Selling Show in San Diego, the first of the company’s 2025 show season. The two-day show brought together more than 4,300 attendees, connecting 1,800 retailers with 800 supplier brands. Exhibitors showcased thousands of unique brands spanning natural, organic, fresh, specialty and conventional grocery products.

During the show, UNFI experts discussed current trends and emerging growth opportunities across the grocery retail industry. Top trends include:

Everything at Costco Wholesale, including its produce section, revolves around its simple mission statement “to continually provide our members with quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices.”

Little Leaf Farms is teaming up with the Internet's favorite fitness pop star, The Fitness Marshall, to help fans shake their way to fresher, better salads in the new year.

The National Watermelon Association will hold its 110th annual convention Feb. 19-22 in Austin, TX, bringing together a membership that is passionate about and dedicated to its namesake fruit.