Avocados From Colombia completes successful campaign with Weis Markets
The Colombia Avocado Board partnered with Weis Markets Inc. to launch the Heart of Colombia Avocado Display Contest, a retail campaign designed to drive consumer excitement and increase impulse avocado purchases.
New Jersey blues key offering for Trucco
Beginning in mid-June and lasting deep into the summer, the Duke blueberry variety from New Jersey is a very important factor in the year-round blueberry program for Trucco Inc., which is headquartered on New York Hunts Point Market in the Bronx.
Ben B. Schwartz & Sons launches proprietary ERP platform
It’s been a big year for Ben B. Schwartz & Sons.
“We made several, key sales hires to help support our expansion efforts into new areas, such as Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Illinois and Wisconsin,” said Bill Loupée, chief operating officer for the company.
The three new salespeople added to the team are Josh Harrison, Scott Bagan and Paul Suttmiller.
Schnucks names Bob Lockett new chief people officer
Bob Lockett has been selected to lead Schnuck Markets Inc.’s human resources team as its new chief people officer as of June 16. Lockett’s professional background includes most recently serving as chief people officer at CAE and, prior to that, chief diversity and talent officer at ADP. In total, he possesses more than 25 years of experience in HR leadership, with additional prior roles at Harrah's Entertainment, USAA, Limited Brands and Frito-Lay.
IFPA urges shift from fear to facts on produce
The International Fresh Produce Association joined nutritionists and scientists in raising concerns about the Environmental Working Group’s latest publication.
IPC names grand prize winner of Potato Lovers Month display contest
The Idaho Potato Commission announced the grand prize winner of its 2025 Potato Lovers Month retail display contest, selecting Produce Manager Brian Castleberry of Remke Markets, which operates under the Fresh Encounter family of companies in the Cincinnati area.
Homegrown Organic expands stone fruit program
Homegrown Organic Farms is celebrating a banner year of flavorful fruit, strong supply and continued growth across its stone fruit program. With exceptional early-season quality, sizing and volume, the company is expanding its organic offerings while introducing a limited-run conventional program to meet the diverse needs of its retail partners.
Salvia Salgoon branding available for the first time through Ton Vreugdenhil
Over the past year, HilverdaFlorist has worked on the restyling of various brands within its Pot, Patio & Garden portfolio, including Salvia Salgoon. The first plants featuring this new branding are now available Ton Vreugdenhil.
NuBerry Farms expands blueberry footprint
NuBerry Farms has solidified its position as a vertically integrated leader in the blueberry industry.
NuBerry Farms manages 2,600 acres of blueberry production across Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina and Michigan, supported by packing facilities in Georgia, New Jersey and Michigan to ensure a consistent, year-round supply.