Fresno Food Expo 2015
The 2015 Fresno Food Expo boasts an 86 percent growth in the number of participating exhibitors and a 400 percent growth in buyers since the Expo first began in 2011. The Expo, held on Thursday, July 23, hosted 121 food and beverage companies ranging from producers and growers to manufacturers and processors from throughout the eight-county San Joaquin Valley.
New president for Price Chopper, Market Bistro parent company
The Golub Corp., parent company of Price Chopper Supermarkets, Market 32 and Market Bistro, announced that Scott Grimmett has been named president and chief operating officer — the first non-Golub in the company’s history to hold the title.
BI-LO stores sold to K-VA-T
K-VA-T Food Stores Inc. and Southeastern Grocers LLC have entered into an agreement under which K-VA-T will acquire 29 BI-LO stores from Southeastern Grocers. K-VA-T intends to continue to operate all of these stores under the Food City banner and hire the vast majority of their store associates, retaining their years of service.
Loblaw closing 52 stores
Loblaw Cos. plans to close 52 stores over the next 12 months. The announcement was made as part of its second quarter financial results.
On an annual basis, the closures will decrease sales by approximately $230 million but will result in a favorable impact to operating income of approximately $27 million to $31 million.
The company reported net earnings of roughly $142 million for Q2, including a $34.5 million charge as part of the restructuring plan, and it said sales were up 2.2 percent over the second quarter of 2014.
Payment protection for produce sellers
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association and the Canadian Horticultural Council applauded the commitment made Wednesday by NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to introduce payment protection for produce farmers and sellers similar to the trust protection offered by the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act in the United States.
AFM fall promotions focus on football, food and fun
Avocados From Mexico, the No. 1 selling avocado in the United States, announced its fresh new fall promotions for both the general and Hispanic markets.
Michelin Star-awarded chef joining RPE at PMA Foodservice expo
RPE Inc., in partnership with Chef Joey Elenterio, announced the debut of Tasteful Selections Sweet Surprise Mini Sweet Potatoes. For this year’s PMA Foodservice ‘Chef Talks: Strolling Lunch,’ Chef Elenterio created a flavorful twist on the comfort food classic. On Saturday, July 25, expo attendees can join RPE and Elenterio as he creates chili and tomato braised Tasteful Selections Sweet Surprise potatoes.
Turbana and Food City partner on record-breaking pineapple display
Turbana and a long-standing retail partner, Food City, announced the success of their joint summer event, World’s Largest Pineapple Display. The record-breaking interactive promotion leveraged social media, in-store activations and a show-stopping display that housed 18 tons of Fyffes Gold pineapples, supplied by Turbana.
Kurt Reichert promoted at Western Fumigation
Kurt Reichert has been promoted to director of fumigation for Western Fumigation, which is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.
Giumarra family excited about corporate changes
A change in board makeup and the election of John Giumarra as president and chief executive officer has created a lot of excitement at Giumarra Vineyards in Bakersfield, CA.