Kim Chackal, the woman behind Equifruit’s genius marketing and phenomenal sales growth, has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing for the Montreal-based company.

Chackal joined Equifruit in December 2014 on a five-hour per week contract, a “let’s see if this is a fit” agreement. Subsequently, she moved from sales rep to sales manager, and in 2019, took on responsibility for Equifruit’s marketing as well in her new role as director of sales and marketing.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture imposed sanctions on four produce businesses — Global Import With MK LLC, Marlon Abarca, J. Mendez Produce Inc. and Bonimex Produce NYC Corp. — for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

These sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

Company officials call it “The Parker Promise.”

It is their commitment to creating solutions for their customer’s produce and logistic needs, while, at the same time, generating extraordinary value for its growers and a rewarding and exciting workplace for its employees.

Just as the Olympic Games in Paris are getting under way, this summer also marks the start of the 2025 season.

Southeastern Grocers Inc. reaffirmed its commitment to the health of pollinators and highlighted L&M, its Fresh Supplier of the Year, for the critical steps the grower is taking to protect these crucial members of our environment.

Progressive Produce is a year-round grower, packer and shipper of fresh produce. The company regularly grows thousands of acres of potatoes, onions, asparagus, citrus and other fruits and vegetables throughout North and South America, offering its produce 365 days a year.