VOL. 92 | You Are My Main Squeeze
Articles in This Issue
Editor's Letter - Issue 92 February
Reflecting on 2024, our Editor in Chief shares gratitude for the ability to amplify the voices of fresh produce advocates…
Overcoming Produce Agnosticism
What is produce agnosticism, and how do we overcome it to ensure continued marketplace success? The industry titan, and current Chief Executive Officer of Steve Junqueiro Associates, explores in this exclusive…
Taking Health to Heart: A Q&A With Susan Noritake, Director of Sales, Bako Sweet®
We sit down with Susan Noritake to discuss exclusive details of this impactful campaign with sweet potatoes at the forefront...
True Success
Preparing for retirement after a 38-year tenure, Senior Purchasing Manager Gene Harris passes the torch to the company’s newest leader…
Striving for Greatness: A Q&A With Mike Tipton, Vice President of Produce and Floral, Schnuck Markets
In this exclusive, VP of Produce and Floral Mike Tipton gives us a glimpse into his role and reflects on decades of category evolution…
Change, Chance, and Choice
Greg Gatzke and Jim Hunton look back on the nearly 20-year legacy they build as they both prepare for their retirement...
Combined Strength and Collaboration
Chuck Zeutenhorst, Shelby Miller, and Emily Cox discuss the various benefits of this partnership as two powerful operations join forces…
Shift Happens
We are in the midst of a huge demographic/personnel shift. Is your business prepared for the talent voids? Did you know there are now four generations in the workforce? Here’s a quick snapshot:Baby...
California Avocados SnackChat
Several industry pros take a beat to discuss California avocados and everything they bring to the produce aisle...
Mentors in the Making: Lauren Anderes, Senior Manager, Sourcing, Produce - California, Walmart
In this exclusive, Lauren Anderes applauds the mentors who have guided her to her role as Senior Manager of Sourcing, Produce, California…
Produce Pulse: Caesar Strikes Back
Chandler James takes a deep dive on this rising trend and how retailers and foodservice operators can take advantage...
WTF Do I Do With DelFrescoPure® Heirloom Tomatoes ?!
Photo and recipe credited to @thesillykitchen
The Sweet Life
Troy Bland illustrates how direct involvement in every step of the growing process has elevated the supplier in the sweet onion space…
A Closer Look at Blue Diamond Almond-Fruit Blends
This convenience-driven collaboration results in a line that will increase marketing opportunities and consumer demand...
A Closer Look at Highline Mushrooms Rebrand
Take a moment to close your eyes and visualize the mushroom set in a grocery store. My guess is that you are picturing shelves lined with black clamshells and plastic film—maybe a corrugated option...
A Closer Look at Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ Carrot Shakers
Boasting the company’s overall rebranding efforts, this nutrient-rich product promises to stay on consumers' shopping lists...
Industry Spotlight: Winter Pruning
Two of the grower’s Ranch Managers pull back the curtain on an essential practice…
Libations For All Occasions: Spicy Sunshine Spritz
The humble radish has stood in the back, quietly supporting others, long enough. With a signature “hot” flavor all its own, the ability to bring fluorescent-level color to its company, and unique...
Libations For All Occasions: Sparkling Apple Shrub
When I first learned what the term “shrub” meant in the wonderful world of mixology—not too long ago, I must confess—I immediately saw the draw it could have for produce lovers. A shrub is a...
Blueberries SnackChat
As the sector continues to grow its market share and boost the produce department, several category aces share the key to success…
New Year's Shoutouts SnackChat
Leaders from the buy-side reflect on a successful 2024 and their plans and hopes for the year ahead...