On the heels of a global pandemic, much has changed over the past two years in the world of grocery retailing, and with it the various dynamics of what may lie ahead for the fresh produce industry. To discuss the future of grocery retail and its impact on fresh produce, a pair of leaders from one of the nation’s most progressive grocery chains and the former co-CEO of the organization have been confirmed as panelists for a keynote presentation at Organic Produce Summit 2022, this July in Monterey, CA.

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US Foods Holding Corp., one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States, announced a transition of CEO Pietro Satriano. The company also announced changes to its board of directors in connection with a cooperation agreement with Sachem Head Capital Management LP.

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc., an international blueberry breeding and nursery company, announced the promotions of two long-tenured employees to its executive leadership team, further strengthening the company’s breeding, variety development and production quality assurance functions. Paul Sandefur has been promoted to director of breeding and Jon Umble has been promoted to director of growing.

The Certified South Carolina program is a cooperative effort among farmers, processors, wholesalers, retailers and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, with the Certified SC brand and label helping consumers easily identify goods that are grown and harvested or raised in the Palmetto State.

The program launched in 2006, and is the primary branding program for South Carolina.

Helping retailers stay relevant in the produce department and expand their avocado SKUs, West Pak Avocado officially launched its Party Pak. This bag of jumbo fruit transitions with every season, featuring a new look and reason to celebrate the goodness of avocados. Festive seasonal packaging highlights recipes on the grab-and-go bag, while the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark reminds shoppers of the healthy reasons to choose avocados for every occasion.