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…

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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…

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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...

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True Success

Preparing for retirement after a 38-year tenure, Senior Purchasing Manager Gene Harris passes the torch to the company’s newest leader…

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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…

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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...

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Combined Strength and Collaboration

Chuck Zeutenhorst, Shelby Miller, and Emily Cox discuss the various benefits of this partnership as two powerful operations join forces…

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California Avocados SnackChat

Several industry pros take a beat to discuss California avocados and everything they bring to the produce aisle...

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WTF Do I Do With DelFrescoPure® Heirloom Tomatoes ?!

Photo and recipe credited to @thesillykitchen

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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…

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Industry Spotlight: Winter Pruning

Two of the grower’s Ranch Managers pull back the curtain on an essential practice…

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Blueberries SnackChat

As the sector continues to grow its market share and boost the produce department, several category aces share the key to success…

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New Year's Shoutouts SnackChat

Leaders from the buy-side reflect on a successful 2024 and their plans and hopes for the year ahead...

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