Agrokasa Holdings S.A., a leading vertically integrated grower, packer and distributor of avocados, table grapes, blueberries and asparagus, along with its subsidiary Sociedad Agricola Drokasa S.A., announced Sept. 8 that it has entered into an agreement to sell 100 percent of its interest in Agrokasa to agro-industrial conglomerate Grupo HAME.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on Tyler’s Pride Produce LLC of Kenner, LA, for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

C&S Wholesale Grocers entered into a definitive agreement to purchase 413 stores, eight distribution centers and two offices that have become available due to The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. Inc. merger; the agreement is set to close in early 2024. 

The Vineland Produce Auction has long been the premier produce auction in the country. Its success is important to New Jersey and the Northeast’s ag industry overall.

Located on 44 acres in Vineland, NJ, the cooperative is comprised of hundreds of member farmers and an elected board of directors. The facility has nearly 130,000 square feet of crossdock loading, which the member farmers, brokers and distributors utilize.

Apples and autumn go hand in hand, and Keystone Fruit Marketing has been all about apples dating back to 1977.

"Apples were the first commodity Keystone took to market," said Lisa Fetterhoff, director of operations. "And the first grower they worked with, El Vista Orchards in Fairfield, PA, is still a grower partner today!"

SpartanNash is expanding its use of Upshop's Magic inventory and replenishment optimization application, to consolidate its ordering systems, maintain planogram integrity and assist with merchandising reset planning in both the center store and the produce department. The system also provides store associates with a real-time, comprehensive view of the store's stock to maximize assortment for guests, while at the same time reducing waste.