Greg Johnson, Author at Blue Book

99 Cents Only Stores appoints Chief Financial Officer

PRESS RELEASE: 99 Cents Only Stores LLC BB #:189237, announced that Ashok (Ash) Walia has been appointed Chief Financial Officer,...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Coronavirus hits another fresh produce event, postponing Viva Fresh Expo

The Texas International Produce Association released the following statement regarding the postponement of the Viva Fresh Expo, scheduled for April...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Salinas: Innovation by necessity

When you think of the Salinas Valley in literature, the first figure who comes to mind is the great novelist...

5 years ago 3 minute read

On the Road: The Fresh Market, Tampa, FL

I want to love The Fresh Market, but where’s the local? Don’t get me wrong – Texas grapefruit is amazing...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Starr Ranch to handle sales and marketing for Stadelman Fruit

PRESS RELEASE: Wenatchee, WA (March 10, 2020) – Starr Ranch Growers BB #:113637 is the new marketing and sales arm...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Calavo Growers, Inc. announces board and executive appointments

Calavo Growers, Inc. BB #:113203, a global avocado-industry leader and expanding provider of value-added fresh food, today announced that J....

5 years ago 7 minute read

Schnucks to acquire Mahomet IGA in Illinois

PRESS RELEASE: St. Louis-based Schnuck Markets, Inc. BB #:105541 joined with Mahomet IGA owners Brooks and Tammy Marsh to announce that...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Litehouse announces new retail produce & deli sales leader and marketing team Promotion

Litehouse Inc. BB #:171389, a 100% employee-owned company and the No. 1 Refrigerated Salad Dressing (RSD) brand in the U.S.1,...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Case Study: Dissecting the closure of Trinity Fresh

As an industry, we see hundreds of business closures each year. Many are planned with a carefully thought out exit...

5 years ago 6 minute read

New England Produce Council event postponed due to coronavirus concerns

The New England Produce Council has postponed its upcoming dinner meeting due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns. The organization said in...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Mastronardi Produce acquires Double Diamond greenhouse acreage

Kingsville, ON (March 9, 2020) – Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453 is significantly increasing access to locally and winter-grown, flavorful SUNSET...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Dole recalls salad due to undeclared allergens

MONTEREY, CA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. BB #:114768 is initiating a limited voluntary Recall of the following products: Product Name...

5 years ago 2 minute read

United Fresh announunces nominations for new board officers and directors for 2020-21

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 9, 2020) – United Fresh Immediate Past Chair Cindy Jewell, SC Jewell Inc., has announced the slate...

5 years ago 13 minute read

Albertsons Companies Files Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering

BOISE, ID – March 6, 2020 – Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326 announced today that it has filed a registration...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Pennsylvania plans to boost Ag surplus program funding, connecting hungry families with farm excess

PRESS RELEASE: Mar 5th, 2020, Lancaster, PA— Hess Brothers Fruit Company, Lancaster, PA,BB #:103882 hosted Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding...

5 years ago 1 minute read