Month: March 2014

Supervalu Reshapes Wholesale Division

March 25, 2014 Supervalu

SUPERVALU INC.  announced plans for a streamlined independent business organization. As part of the new structure, SUPERVALU’s independent business will consolidate from three regions to two regions, forming new East and West teams. The new East and West independent business regions will be located in Mechanicsville, VA and Hopkins, MN. To lead the new organizations, SUPERVALU has named Kevin Kemp president of the East region and Bill Chew president of the West region. …

Haggen & Unified Extend Supply Agreement

March 25, 2014 Unified Grocers, Inc.

Haggen and Unified Grocers today announced that they have extended their supply partnership for an additional five years. Haggen is the largest independent grocery retailer in the Pacific Northwest and Unified is the largest wholesale grocery distributor in the western United States. Unified took over the original supply agreement when it acquired Seattle-based Associated Grocers in 2007. …

Grape Commission Positions Itself For Continued Industry Growth

March 25, 2014 The California Table Grape Commission

The California Table Grape Commission recently hired Fabian Garcia as the new assistant director of international marketing, and expanded the responsibilities of Rachel Scott and Jeff Klitz in the areas of digital media/community service and marketing communications, respectively. …

The Produce Mom To Host #NutritionMonth Twitter Party

March 25, 2014 The Produce Mom®

You’re invited to participate in The Produce Mom’s #NutritionMonth Twitter party, 8 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, March 26. The party will bring together 10 organizations in the nutrition and produce industries. During the party, each host organization will ask a question using the designated hashtag, “#NutritionMonth.” Consumers and businesses will then have the opportunity to respond. Hosts will also randomly choose winners to receive prizes from their brands. …

Mastronardi Produce Named One Of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

March 25, 2014 Mastronardi Produce

Mastronardi Produce is proud to be one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the fifth consecutive year. This prestigious national award is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Queen's School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums. …