Schnucks putting family name on Rockford, Janesville stores
Old signs have come down and new “Schnucks” signs have gone up on the exterior of both the Logli Rockton and Hilander Cherry Valley stores, signaling the launch of the renaming for all 11 Logli and Hilander stores across the Rockford, IL, area and in Janesville, WI.
New administrator joins USDA's agricultural marketing service
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's agricultural marketing service appointed Anne L. Alonzo as the new administrator for the agency.
In her new position, Ms. Alonzo will be responsible for the oversight of AMS policies and programs that facilitate the efficient, fair marketing of U.S. agricultural products, including food, fiber and specialty crops.
Ms. Alonzo brings a unique perspective and diverse background to USDA. Her experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors makes her the perfect choice to lead a multi-faceted agency like AMS.
Market Fresh hires new director of business development
Market Fresh Produce hired Steve Ford as its director of business development. "I’m excited to have a person with Steve’s background to help in leading and building our business development team," Market Fresh's Mike Kemp said in a press release.
Railex donates to Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools
Railex LLC has made a commitment to supply five salad bars to the United Fresh Foundation's Let’s move Salad Bars to Schools program.
The program has been a pioneer in demonstrating the effectiveness of salad bars in schools as a strategy for increasing children’s fruit and vegetable consumption.
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Little Gems favored by chefs and home cooks alike
In 1849, adventurers to the City by the Bay filled their pockets with gold, discovering richness in the California soil.
Today’s culinary adventurer can enrich their family meals with Tanimura & Antle’s Little Gems sweet lettuce, grown in the famous fertile soil of California.
San Francisco produce man Gil Papazian passes away at 83
Gilbert Papazian, who passed up on a chance to get a free education and play football at Notre Dame to join his father in the produce industry, died May 3 at the age of 83.
Mr. Papazian was born in 1929 in San Francisco as a first-generation American of two Armenian-born parents. He was raised in San Francisco and was quite the football player at Lincoln High School, leading to the scholarship offer that he turned down.
Longtime L.A. produce man Norman Gilfenbain dies at 82
Longtime Los Angeles produce wholesaler, grower and shipper Norman Gilfenbain died April 30 at the age of 82.
Festival celebrates all things Walla Walla
Walla Walla, WA, is home turf for the signature Walla Walla sweet onion, Washington's state vegetable. But it also fertile territory for its namesake event, the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Festival. "This is the 29th year for the festival," said Kathy Fry-Trommald, director of the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Committee. "What we're trying to do is make it a growth environment. We encourage people to come to Walla Walla to check out all the exceptional things we have to offer."
Ready Pac CEO announces retirement
Michael Solomon, president and chief executive officer of Ready Pac Foods Inc., announced his retirement from the company. Mr. Solomon has been with Ready Pac since 2006 and has been president and CEO since 2008. He has led the company through several years of record performance.