SunDate sees continued growth of date category
Fueled by their healthy nutritional profile, fresh dates have been registering solid year-over-year growth and SunDate’s DJ Ryan expects that to continue.
Instacart expands partnerships with independent grocers
A growing number of independent grocers across the U.S. are adopting Instacart enterprise technology offerings — including Caper Carts, Storefront Pro and FoodStorm — underscoring a growing trend among independent grocers investing in technologies that deliver a unified, seamless and personalized experience to their customers in-store and online.
Jamie Sells joins Progressive Produce, Pacific Trellis
Progressive Produce and Pacific Trellis Fruit have added Jamie Sells as senior vice president of sales and business development. His arrival came at the perfect time, as the companies showcased their latest innovations during the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, CA.
IFPA launches first-of-its-kind Global Intelligence Engine
The International Fresh Produce Association has launched its groundbreaking, AI-empowered Global Intelligence Engine, a members-only data and insights platform that is transforming the way the fresh produce and floral industry accesses, understands and acts on information.
Colombia Avocado Board launches new campaign
Avocados are grown in a number of different countries, but a new campaign launched by the Colombia Avocado Board looks to highlight what sets that South American nation’s fruit apart from the rest.
Colombia Avocado Board launches new campaign
Avocados are grown in a number of different countries, but a new campaign launched by the Colombia Avocado Board looks to highlight what sets that South American nation’s fruit apart from the rest.
Retirement prompts exec changes at Publix
Publix Vice President of Internal Audit Linda Hall will retire effective Jan. 1, 2026, after 40 years of dedicated service. With Hall’s retirement, the retailer announced three executive promotions: Meghan Vazquez, Aleece Tiedt and Bill Hammond.
Hall began her career in 1985 as a data processing auditor. She was promoted to internal audit manager in 1990 and then to director of internal audit in 1992. She has been in her current role since 2002.
Holiday season stimulates sales for Bard Valley
The end of the year holiday period is an extremely important time for Bard Valley Date Growers Association as it is one of the top two selling periods for dates, giving consumers an opportunity to add something special to the menu.
OSMG America reception caps off successful IFPA Global Show
ANAHEIM, CA — Following the close of the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, OSMG America hosted a reception for its members and clients at the Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort, here. Attendees networked in a relaxed setting, enjoying food and drinks as the sun set on another successful IFPA convention.