Meijer Makes ‘Hot 100’ List With Deliberate Growth Plan

Superstore chain Meijer Inc. is the only Michigan company this year to make the country's "Hot 100 Retailers," a sign that the Grand Rapids company has adapted to national competitors with steady growth while attracting national attention.

Five Neighborhood Markets Come To The Central Valley

September 24, 2012 Mark Glover, Sacramento Bee

Wal-Mart's latest major offensive in an already super-competitive Northern California supermarket environment launched Wednesday.

National Mango Board’s Assessment Increase Brings Expanded Programs In Q4

September 24, 2012 National Mango Board

In response to the increase in assessment funding from ½ cent to ¾ cent per pound for whole fresh mangos sold in the United States, the National Mango Board’s (NMB) consumer, retail and foodservice promotions, as well as nutrition, health and food safety research programs will be expanded beginning in Quarter 4.The NMB approved these new projects during their board meeting held Sept. 11-13 in Washington, DC.

Castellini’s Focus, Teamwork, Grew Company

Bob Castellini started working at the Castellini Group of Companies in 1967 when he was 25 years old. Since that time, he’s led its growth from a 35-employee company doing $2 million a year in fresh produce sales to a 2,000-employee business that did $1 billion in revenue last year.

Economic, Political Experts To Speak On Future Of Produce Industry At WPPC

United Fresh is proud to announce an outstanding slate of expert speakers at this year’s Washington Public Policy Conference to describe the economic and political environment the produce industry needs to succeed.