SpartanNash promoted Nicole Zube to executive vice president, chief human resources officer. Since joining SpartanNash in September 2022, Zube has played a critical role in advancing the company’s people-first strategy to attract, develop and retain top talent.

With a portfolio of larger fruit, strong marketing conditions and a diminishing supply of Mexican avocados, Peter Shore of Calavo Growers Inc. is optimistic that 2024 will be a positive season for those California growers that have produced a reasonably good crop from their trees.

The International Fresh Produce Association shared the first look at the newly designed Mexico Conference, which features dynamic networking combined with global industry insights on produce safety, labor, the state of the Mexican market and more.  

Over 600 leaders from the organic business community gathered last week for An Organic Night Out: Honoring the Year’s Best in Organic, considered the first-ever “Organic Oscars” event celebrating the successes of organic game-changers making a real difference in helping consumers understand the importance of choosing organic.

Organically Grown Co. was honored with the prestigious Organic Company of the Year Award.

As we begin the transition from the Southwestern desert regions to Central California, the recent weather patterns have been conducive for growth rates of the various crops.

Continental Fresh LLC is celebrating World Water Day this week on March 22. Known for its deep grower relationships, the importer prides itself for connecting dependable growers to its retail, foodservice and wholesale customers in the U.S. market.