Mark Gagnon to lead Fresh Del Monte's Southern U.S. sales growth
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has named Mark Gagnon vice president of sales – South region to accelerate growth across the Southern United States.
Superior Grocers store director honored in Idaho potato contest
A grocery store visit turned into a celebration last week when Superior Grocers Store Director Erick Velasquez was surprised in front of cheering shoppers and coworkers with a full-size jukebox and Idaho Potato swag.
Velasquez was named the West Region Grand Prize Winner in the 2025 Idaho Potato Lovers Month Retail Display Contest, a national competition that recognizes stores for going above and beyond in showcasing Idaho potatoes during one of the busiest times of the year.
Barnwood Valley Farms triples potato acreage in response to customer demand
Barnwood Valley Farms, a potato grower based in the heart of the Pioneer Valley in scenic Hadley, MA, has tripled its planting acreage this year due to a heavy increase in customer demand for its premium Massachusetts-grown potatoes.
Trendspotting: Supermarket satisfaction is strong, but younger shoppers turning elsewhere
Traditional supermarkets may soon be approaching something of a crossroads. Consumer satisfaction remains high — for those who shop there — but it appears as if younger shoppers are looking elsewhere to fulfill their food needs. This is according to the latest study by the Feedback Group, U.S. Food Shopper Research 2025: The Supermarket Experience.
New, influential buyers to attend IFPA’s Foodservice Conference
The International Fresh Produce Association will convene the foodservice industry’s most influential leaders at The Foodservice Conference, taking place July 31 to Aug. 1 in Monterey, CA. As the leading event for fresh produce in foodservice, the conference will gather key decision-makers, innovators and top buyers for a dynamic three day lineup that includes buyer sourcing meetings, the Fresh Ideas Showcase, the Foodservice Expo floor, networking receptions, a general session by Technomic on major health food trends and more.
This year's Super Bowl drove record avocado retail sales
The 2025 Super Bowl delivered another strong performance for Hass avocados, as consumers across the U.S. stocked up in preparation for the year’s most anticipated football event.
AIGN meeting focuses on assisting Chile in developing fruit varieties
AIGN (Associated International Group of Nurseries) selected Chile as the host country for its 2025 annual meeting of members. The board and its 12 members convened for a multi-day agenda that combined strategic discussions with on-the-ground collaboration.
Save A Lot debuts new store format to reach Hispanic communities
As part of its ongoing strategic collaboration, Save A Lot and Leevers Supermarkets announced the opening of a new store format called Save A Lot y Mas. Located in Overland, MO, the store builds on the core Save A Lot concept, offering an expanded selection of fresh Hispanic produce, specialty meats and bakery items designed to deliver both cultural relevance and everyday value.
Bee Sweet Citrus welcomes back its summer citrus line
As California's citrus season draws to a close, the Bee Sweet Citrus sales team has turned its focus to its summer citrus line.
Fresh Inset Solutions introduces MaTri Powder to U.S. market
Apple growers, packers and shippers across the United States now have access to a remarkable new tool in post-harvest preservation: MaTri Powder, a high-quality 1-MCP solution that delivers premium produce protection with do-it-yourself convenience.
Backed by years of global trust and industry use, MaTri Powder arrives at a time when the stakes have never been higher.