A Day in the Life of Allegiance’s Vic Savanello
ISELIN, NJ — The Produce News had a rare opportunity in mid-October to spend the entire day with Victor Savanello, director of produce and floral at Allegiance Retail Services LLC, a retailer-owned cooperative headquartered here in central New Jersey.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods heading toward 90th anniversary in January
Duda Farm Fresh Foods, headquartered in Oviedo, FL, hit a home run when it launched its new “Dandy” brand Celery Snack line that includes Ready to Snack Celery Sticks in a 1.6-ounce single serve package; “Dandy” celery and peanut butter packs in two sizes, 2.3 ounce and 4.15 ounces that pairs with its “Naturally Sweeter and Crispier” fresh-cut celery with a squeezable peanut butter pouch from “Peanut Butter & Co.” and “Crunchables,” a grab-and-go five-ounce cup that contains celery sticks and three flavors of Ranch dip from “Marzetti’s.”
Jonathan’s, an innovator and leader in safe sprout production
After hearing phenomenal feedback from both vendors and customers following the inaugural New York Produce Show in 2010, Jonathan’s Sprouts Inc., a d/b/a of Jonathan’s Organic, in East Freetown, MA, decided it was too important an event to miss, and so it began exhibiting the second year.
Liz Reilley, vice president of sales and marketing, said the show is well attended and very efficient.
“We have picked up at least one new account at every show,” she said. “This year we’ll be at booth No. 223.”
Vision sponsoring employee in L.A. Marathon
Eddie Portillo of the Vision Cos.The Vision Cos. is sponsoring employee Eddie Portillo’s attempt at the 2016 Los Angeles Marathon.
IPC's 25th annual retail display contest to launch with new partners and double the prizes
The Idaho Potato Commission's Potato Lover’s Month Retail Display Contest will be twice as nice for 2016 with double the number of award levels, double the number of spud-friendly partner products and the largest amount of prize money ever.
Associated Food Stores gains organic certification at Utah distribution center
Associated Food Stores recently received organic certification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the California Certified Organic Farmers for its Farr West Distribution Center in Utah.
BBC Technologies revolutionizing packing and filling
New Zealand-based BBC Technologies is revolutionizing packing and filling with an assortment of new machines introduced to the U.S. market in the past year.
Supervalu EVP to retire, successor named
Supervalu Inc. announced that Janel Haugarth, executive vice president and president of independent business and supply chain services, will retire Dec. 26.
Todd Graham named OGVG's interim science coordinator
The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers announced that Todd Graham has joined OGVG in the capacity of interim science coordinator, effective November 2015 through November 2016.
HAB study reveals ways to boost avocado sales
Retailers looking to maximize their avocado sales should focus on quality, selection and price, according to a new study by the Hass Avocado Board. Shopper Purchase Decisions & Influences — Driving Hass Avocado Sales at Retail, HAB's new study, and its companion piece, Path-to-Purchase Action Guide, help marketers and retailers meet the needs of avocado shoppers by detailing what matters most to shoppers when purchasing avocados at retail.