Month: January 2016

IFCO SYSTEMS, the leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions, has donated more than 200,000 RPCs (Reusable Plastic Containers) to food banks since the start of its initiative for the support of food banks. IFCO provides the food banks on a free-of-charge basis with IFCO RPCs for the collection and distribution of food and, in addition, supports the food banks with the voluntary work of IFCO employees and by co-financing refrigerated vans. …

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Philip & Carl DelPrete, Co-Owners of RBEST Produce, Inc., announced today that James Bonaro has been appointed Senior Vice President with a partnership interest in the company. …

The National Mango Board (NMB) welcomes Tim Beerup to the retail team. Beerup comes to the NMB with a strong background in retail and wholesale produce, and a willingness to learn and help grow the mango business. Beerup will be working with retailers in the central region of the U.S., with a territory that spans from Texas up through the midwestern states. Katie Manetti will continue to work with retailers in the western region, and Cece Krumrine will represent the NMB in the northeast. Wendy McManus will continue to work with retailers in the southeastern states. …

Kroger invested more than $4 million dollars to remodel produce departments in 51 stores throughout its Mid-Atlantic Division, which includes North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, eastern Tennessee, Kentucky and southern Ohio. …