According to the most recent statistics, the use of private labels has made significant inroads into produce packaging. In fact, the trend in produce is growing at a pace faster or at least equal to its rise in other grocery department sectors, including both food and non-food categories.

Bob Nunes, Jim Nunes, David Nunes, Tom Nunes Sr., Tom Nunes Jr., Tom Nunes III and Bob Nunes Jr., three generations of the Nunes family.

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WEATHER

Yuma, AZ — The recent stretch of overnight freezing temperatures continued through Dec. 8. Daytime highs were expected to range in the low to mid-60s Dec. 9 through Dec. 13 with overnight lows in the mid- to upper 30s. Rain was not a threat into mid-December.

Oxnard, CA — Daytime temperatures were forecast to range in the mid-60s through Dec. 13 with overnight lows in the low to mid-40s. Rain was not a threat into mid-December.

Tony Haile

TONY HAILE’s first day with New Era Produce LLC in Estero, FL, was Nov. 1.