Many years ago the tomato category had round, hothouse, Roma and cherry tomatoes along with some packaged tube tomatoes. There weren’t many tomato choices available for customers in the produce department like there are today.

The challenging supply year for round red mangos gave an extra boost to the yellow variety, which led to a fantastic early season for Ciruli Bros’. Champagne label of Ataulfos.

Kapi Kapi Growers, a leading Costa Rican grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples and bananas, achieved national distribution after launching the brand in North America a little more than three years ago.

For their commitment to fresh produce, innovative merchandising, community service and customer satisfaction, 20 produce managers have been recognized by the 2024 Retail Produce Managers Award Program from the International Fresh Produce Association.

Apeel Sciences launched an initiative to enhance the fresh produce supply chain. By leveraging its innovative, plant-based technology, Apeel can transform operational efficiencies, expand market reach, and maximize both product quality and retail performance. The initiative — The Apeel Leverage — kicks off with its first of four pillars: Expand offerings with confidence.

Schnuck Markets Inc. will discontinue its Eatwell Market by Schnucks banner, which operated stores in Columbia and Chesterfield, MO. In addition to offering natural food items, the Eatwell banner focused heavily on organic, local and specialty items.

The 41,700-square-foot Columbia location will soon begin converting to a traditional Schnucks store with completion scheduled for this summer. Schnucks acquired the store from Lucky’s in bankruptcy and opened it in 2020. All of the store’s employees will remain employed at the location during and after the conversion.