Four Seasons Produce celebrates 50 years of growth, partnership and purpose
For 50 years, Four Seasons Produce has built its business around a simple but powerful principle — trust.That philosophy helped transform a small wholesale produce operation in rural Pennsylvania into one of the Mid-Atlantic’s leading fresh produce distributors, serving independent retailers, regional supermarket chains, natural food stores and co-ops throughout the Northeast.
Retail vet joins Stater Bros. as VP of fresh sales and merchandising
Bruce Robinson has joined Stater Bros. Markets as its new vice president of fresh sales and merchandising.Robinson will work cross‑functionally with store operations, marketing and supply chain to elevate the company's brand and deliver a market‑leading merchandising strategy across meat, seafood, produce, floral, service deli and bakery. He will also oversee assortment planning, space allocation, department flow, pricing and promotions to optimize sales and profitability.
Bob Sloate retires from Duda after 50-year career in fresh produce
Duda Farm Fresh Foods announced the retirement of its national account manager, Bob Sloate, following a distinguished 50-year career in the fresh produce industry, including 23 years of dedicated service to Duda.
Market Minute: Portobello mushrooms, the other steak on the grill
Portobello mushrooms are the fully mature Cremini mushrooms that can grow up to six inches in diameter. This mushroom is known for its dense, meaty steak-like texture. During summer, outdoor grilling is a prime time for the Portobello veggie burger.Today’s shoppers are spending more each year on premium brown mushrooms. The Portobello is a perfect produce item for grilling by brushing the caps with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic. They will turn up nicely charred and juicy by grilling them on a medium-high heat for just five to seven minutes per side.
Melon 1 celebrates America’s 250th with retail program
As consumers prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, Melon 1 is helping retailers showcase one of summer's most iconic fruits through an expanded U.S.-themed merchandising program designed to drive excitement in the produce department and celebrate the American family farmer.
Balchem introduces digital nutrition platform for specialty crop advisors
Balchem Plant Nutrition has launched Metalosate T.E.A.M., a new digital plant tissue analysis platform designed to help crop advisors and agronomists make more precise nutrient management decisions for specialty crops.The free platform, available to pest control advisors and agronomists throughout the United States, analyzes plant tissue results and converts them into crop-specific nutrient recommendations intended to improve yield potential, fruit quality and return on investment while reducing unnecessary fertilizer applications.
TK Fresh values strong relationships with suppliers and customers
Over its 40-year history, TK Fresh has built supplier relationships based on trust, transparency, consistency and mutual growth.The company views its suppliers as long-term partners rather than vendors, said Lorenzo Scala, co-founder of the Toronto-based fresh produce distributor.“Our goal is not only to purchase produce but also to help suppliers establish and expand their presence in the Canadian market through our sales expertise, retail relationships and distribution network,” Scala said.
Syngenta signs MoU to be strategic partner in India's first open-data agricultural ecosystem Annam.AI
India’s agriculture sector is a global powerhouse, characterized by its massive scale, vast arable land, diverse agro-climatic zones and rich biodiversity. These strengths have propelled the country to become one of the world’s leading producers of crops such as rice and wheat. However, farmers face significant challenges – from erratic monsoons, severe droughts and unseasonal rains compounded by El Niño, to pests and diseases that destroy an estimated 30 percent of crops annually.
Vanderpump Blooms x Bloom Haus floral collection by Lisa Vanderpump expands line
The Kroger Co. announced the expansion of Vanderpump Blooms x Bloom Haus, a floral collection curated by businesswoman, TV personality, author and philanthropist Lisa Vanderpump, to include Vanderpump Home featuring several new products available in stores now with more to be released throughout the year.
Meijer cuts prices on summer staples
Midwest retailer Meijer is dropping prices on Meijer brand grocery essentials through the July 4th holiday weekend, as well as adding new ways to earn more mPerks, helping customers celebrate America's 250th birthday for less.Through July 7, more than 100 Meijer brand items are discounted up to 50 percent, including Meijer brand food, drinks and picnic supply favorites for the summer months.