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 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…
California Avocados SnackChat
Several industry pros take a beat to discuss California avocados and everything they bring to the produce aisle...
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
A flavor-forward, convenience-driven collaboration between Oppy and Blue Diamond Growers is bringing this unique new lineup to the shelf. The powerhouse duo converged to roll out an array of almond...
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
Ask any consumer what’s on their shopping list, and they’ll likely tell you they’re hunting for healthy and filling snacks. Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ answered this demand with an innovation of its own...
Industry Spotlight: Winter Pruning
Two of the grower’s Ranch Managers pull back the curtain on an essential practice…
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...