JOH names new VP of business development, produce
JOH has hired Erik Brown as vice president of business development, produce.
Brown brings nearly four decades of experience in the retail food industry, including 33 years dedicated to produce. Over the course of his career, he has held senior leadership roles with a leading national grocer and within the global produce industry, overseeing teams across the U.S. and abroad.
Heritage Grocers launches Pumpkins for a Purpose campaign
Heritage Grocers Group, one of the nation’s leading Hispanic food retailers, launched its Pumpkins for a Purpose campaign, running from now through Oct. 31. This heartfelt initiative is designed to raise vital funds for children and families receiving care at local children’s hospitals across the communities it serves.
Giorgio Fresh to promote mushroom innovation at IFPA Global
Visitors to the Giorgio Fresh booth at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show — whether they’re current or potential customers, onlookers curious about new trends in the produce department or industry representatives looking for a quick savory snack — will find what they are looking for.
Progressive Produce ready to highlight its uniqueness at IFPA Global
For Progressive Produce, the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show isn’t just another trade show — it’s a highlight of the year.
North Bay Produce wants customers to feel the passion
Passion.
That is what officials at North Bay Produce want attendees at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show to feel when they visit their booth at the show this month.
Passion for everything they do, whether it is the flavorful items they produce or the strenuous efforts by the entire company to make sure that all their customers and consumers are overjoyed with the total North Bay experience.
Superfresh Growers to expand Orchard Buddies offerings
After a wave of excitement surrounding the Orchard Buddies packaging launch in 2024, Superfresh Growers is expanding the line. Originally featuring organic Gala and Fuji three-pound pouch bags, the Orchard Buddies collection now includes two- and three-pound organic apple and pear pouch bags, as well as a three-pound organic apple poly bag. This expansion allows retailers to build a complete organic apple and pear bag display featuring Orchard Buddies packaging.
Zespri delivers record-breaking kiwi season
Zespri kiwifruit delivered record-breaking results this season, cementing its role as a global leader in the kiwi category. Despite economic headwinds and stiff competition from other fruit categories this summer, Zespri has fueled double-digit growth with an earlier start to the season, expanded distribution of Zespri green, organic and Zespri RubyRed and continued strong consumer demand for Zespri SunGold kiwi, making kiwi the fastest-growing category in the fruit department.
Trendspotting: Shifting consumer behavior reshaping retail food competition
The retail food business is not for the faint of heart. Razor thin margins can cause many a sleepless night for store and department managers. Making it more difficult is the fact that it seems every retailer and their mother now sells groceries in one form or another.
Blue Banner Co. to launch Goody at the Global Produce & Floral Show
Celebrating 75 years of excellence in the produce and packing industry, Blue Banner Co.’s new brand Goody will offer unparalleled packing and shipping services for clients who value customer service fueled with integrity. Fusing together the best of Mother Nature and the time-tested expertise from four generations of the Mazzetti family, Goody is the culmination of unsurpassed experience, authentic customer service and an unwavering commitment to preserving the goodness of the produce industry.
E. Armata plans to connect with customers at IFPA Global
Officials at E. Armata are on a mission to educate themselves about the produce industry while attending the annual IFPA Global Produce &Floral show in Anaheim, CA.
The goal: Find out what the company, founded in the late 1890s and based at the Hunts Point Market in The Bronx, can do to help their customers be more efficient and what their needs are.