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Cornerstone Produce Group sponsors NASCAR’s AJ Allmendinger
DeBary, Fla. (July 2, 2019) – Cornerstone Produce Group BB #:339174 is excited to announce that they will join forces with...
Publix opens third GreenWise Market
LAKELAND, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The third new-concept GreenWise Market opened today in Mountain Brook, Alabama, in a former Western Market location. “While...
K-VA-T changes leadership in produce group
A retirement and promotion mark the produce leadership changes at Abingdon, VA-based K-VA-T BB #:130750 which owns about 130 Food...
Equitable Food Initiative partners with Costco
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC June 24, 2019 – To build awareness of the Responsibly Grown, Farmworker Assured label, Equitable Food...
The role of execution in success
When I reflect on my career in the produce industry, I often think about two management books that had a...
Independent grocers find their niche in tech as well
From big cities to small towns, independent grocers who please their customers with unique items and service can compete with...
A visit to an Indian supermarket
You’re in the produce business. How many of these items have you dealt with—or recognize? • Goovar • Tindora •...
Hy-Vee partners with digital ad platform Citrus
NEW YORK & WEST DES MOINES, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Hy-Vee, Inc., BB #:101759 a U.S. grocery chain with more than 265...
On the Road: McKeever’s Market
LENEXA, KS – The modern market features a strong focus on fresh. Normally this series is Retailer Editor Pamela Riemenschneider’s...
Food Lion to launch “To-Go” grocery pick-up service
SALISBURY, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Food Lion BB #:165295 will offer its “Food Lion To-Go” grocery pick up service at multiple area locations...
VIDEO: Wegmans’ Dave Corsi talks the value of getting involved with food safety research
AUSTIN, TX—Dave Corsi has had a busy year – besides his day job as Vice President of Produce & Floral...
AmazonFresh Expands to Las Vegas With 1- And 2-Hour Delivery
SEATTLE – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Amazon today announced that AmazonFresh BB #:283186 has expanded to Las Vegas. Starting today, Prime...
Sprouts leadership in flux: new CEO, CFO resigns
Just six months after former CEO Amin Maredia left the company, Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market BB #:168563 has named a...
Kroger, Ocado break ground on e-commerce fulfillment center
CINCINNATI, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s largest grocery retailer, and Ocado (LSE: OCDO), one of the...
Chicago’s unique retail landscape
From ongoing consolidation, store closures, and the rising popularity of online ordering, Chicago’s intensely competitive retail scene continues to undergo...
United Fresh awards produce manager grand prizes
CHICAGO—Before releasing the balloons and beach balls to signal the lead up to next year’s United Fresh Convention in San...
Walmart de Mexico y Centroamerica informs on the situation regarding the acquisition of Cornershop
PRESS RELEASE Wal-Mart de Mexico, S.A.B. de C. V. (BMV: WALMEX) BB #:143789 announces to its shareholders as well as...
Produce makes inroads in center store
For years, the fresh perimeter, with the produce department as its crown jewel, outperformed center store – at times featuring...
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Blue Book Helps Fresh Thyme Market Find Reliable Suppliers and Streamline Operations
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Shuman Farms Uses Blue Book Services to Strengthen Customer Relationships
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