Union files charges against Haggen, Vons and Albertsons
Union leaders have filed charges against Haggen, Albertsons and Vons for illegally laying off and reducing hours for workers, failing to fully inform workers about job protections, and failing to adhere to legally binding protections negotiated by their union. The grievances also cite the companies for prior plans to close a large number of stores shortly after Haggen’s acquisition of nearly 150 Albertson’s locations.
Kroger, looking to hire 20,000, focused on veterans
The Kroger Co. family of stores will hold open interviews nationwide on Tues., Sept. 15, for all veterans and their family members. Nationwide, the company is hiring to fill an estimated 20,000 permanent positions in its supermarket divisions.
FPFC holds annual golf tournament
The Fresh Produce & Floral Council held its 23rd annual Southern California Golf Tournament Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club in Tustin, CA. The sold-out event attracted produce professionals from throughout the state.
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Northampton staying ahead with technology with eye on community support
Operating a produce firm with the latest technology is key to a healthy business. But maintaining dedication to community speaks to not allowing technology to interfere with human compassion.
Hudson River Fruit Distributors launching new 'Red Chief Juice Blends' apple bags
Hudson River Fruit Distributors in Milton, NY, is a well-known producer, packer and shipper of apples.
Washington apple growers embrace varietal access to China
The Washington apple industry will begin shipping fresh apples to China this season following the earlier announcement that full varietal access had been granted. Todd Fryhover, president of the Washington Apple Commission, provided The Produce News with his comments and insights about the effects the announcement will have upon the state's apple exports during the 2015-16 season.
Idea Garden Marketing hires new marketing strategist
MEMPHIS, TN — Family-owned-and-operated Idea Garden Marketing has announced the hiring of industry marketing expert Karin White as its new marketing strategist. In this role, White will be responsible for strategically growing and maintaining clients' marketing efforts, including social media, website design, digital and in-store promotions, blogging and event planning.
Michigan Apple Committee unveils all-new fall promotion
Generation X and millennials are the primary target audiences for the 2015 Michigan Apple Committee fall apple-marketing program. Diane Smith, the executive director of the group, said this fall brings “an online, all-new consumer engagement plan.”
G&D Wallace continuously irrigating to keep potatoes strong
The potato harvest will ramp up at G&D Wallace/Wallace Farms at the beginning of September. The company is located in the heart of the Skagit Valley, and has a rich history of family farming that began generations ago. Potatoes grown are red, white, gold and purple conventional potatoes as well as organic reds and russets. The company’s production acreage has remained relatively stable.
Wisconsin potato outlook is strong
“The crop is currently fantastic,” Mike Carter, the chief executive officer of Bushman’s Inc., said of Wisconsin’s potato crop on Aug. 19. “The size profile is excellent. We’ve had near-perfect growing conditions in the fields. It was a temperate summer. There was no long period of heat. The rains have been timely. It’s all positive.”