Walmart Appoints Steve Bratspies To Chief Merchandising Officer

October 15, 2015 Walmart

Walmart U.S. has appointed Steve Bratspies to chief merchandising officer for U.S. stores, effective Oct. 19, 2015. Bratspies will oversee all merchandise categories across more than 4,500 stores in the U.S. business. He will continue to report to Greg Foran, Walmart U.S. president and CEO.

Over 12,000 International Buyers Will Attend The 19th Annual Americas Food And Beverage Show

Over 12,000 buyers from the food and beverage industry, representing over 84 countries worldwide, will come together at the Miami Beach Convention Center at 1901 Convention Center Drive in Miami Beach, FL for the 19th Americas Food and Beverage Show.

Albertsons To Postpone IPO Until Market Improves: Source

October 15, 2015 Greg Roumeliotis, Reuters

U.S. grocery retailer Albertsons Companies Inc plans to delay its initial public offering beyond Thursday, until market conditions become more favorable, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Weather Wreaks Havoc On Ontario's Apple Crop

October 15, 2015 Ontario Apple Growers

Consumers can expect fewer Ontario apples on the market this fall and it’s all due to unfavourable weather during this past growing season.

Alsum Farms & Produce Introduces Fast & Fresh! 12 Oz. Microwave-Ready Potatoes With Olive Oil And Seasoning

October 15, 2015 Alsum Farms & Produce

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. will introduce Fast & Fresh! 12 oz. Microwave-Ready Potatoes with Olive oil and Seasoning at the PMA Fresh Summit on October 23 – 25, 2015 in Atlanta. Stop by the Alsum Farms & Produce Booth# 1235 at Fresh Summit to sample the newest products to the Fast & Fresh! Potato product line.