SpartanNash has promoted David Sisk to the role of executive vice president, chief customer officer. He was hired in 2020 as president of SpartanNash Military and was promoted in May 2022 to chief customer officer.

With significant vineyard acreage deep in Mexico in the state of Jalisco, Divine Flavor is able to get a start on its south-of-the-border grape shipments six to eight weeks before the country’s traditional Sonora grape-growing region comes into play in mid-May.

“We started packing on March 20 in a very light way,” said Carlos Bon, vice president of sales for the Nogales, AZ-based company, noting that the main window for Jalisco grapes is in the April 15 to May 15 time frame.

The California Avocado Commission announced the kickoff to the 2023 season with fresh, delicious fruit available now through summer. From smoothies and salads to dips and desserts, California avocados are packed with flavor and nutrients, and are a versatile staple in any diet.

Natural Delights, is returning to CPMA this year in booth No. 630 with award-winning products and a successful Canadian marketing program in tow. 

Phil Johnson has joined the Mucci Farms executive leadership team in the role of technical director of growing operations. With a career that spans over two decades on three continents, Johnson brings a wealth of knowledge to all aspects of greenhouse growing. 

Albertsons Cos. Inc. launched a unique collaboration with Apple to bring activity data from Apple Watch and iPhone to the Sincerely Health digital health and wellness platform, allowing consumers to improve their overall health score and earn points toward grocery coupons and discounts.