Raley's Names Two New Corporate Leaders

March 6, 2018 Raley’s

Raley’s announced the promotion of two key leaders within the organization; Kevin Konkel’s promotion to a newly created role as Chief Operations Officer and Paul Gianetto’s promotion to Senior Vice President, Sales & Merchandising.

JAZZ Apple Pouch Bags Poised To Drive Sales

March 6, 2018 Oppy

Racking up a sales increase of over 10 percent in just the last year, high graphic two-pound JAZZ™ apple pouch bags are delivering more convenience and crunch than ever before.

CPMA Pleased With Progress At Round 7 Of NAFTA

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is pleased with the progress made during Round 7 of negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which concluded today in Mexico City. The closing of the Good Regulatory Practices Chapter, the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Chapter and significant advances on biotechnology demonstrate that negotiators in all three NAFTA countries are working hard to achieve a successful outcome for NAFTA 2.0.

Monterey Mushrooms Partners With Social Media Influencer

March 6, 2018 Monterey Mushrooms

Monterey Mushrooms is partnering with Shannon Garcia, a pediatric dietitian, food blogger and social media influencer, to launch its product Let’s Blend in San Antonio.

Idaho Potato Commission Announces Value Of 2017 Crop

March 6, 2018 Idaho Potato Commission

Idaho, the United State’s top producing potato state since 1957, reached a new crop high in 2017. According to the US Department of Agriculture, the preliminary estimated value for the Idaho® Potato crop is $1.2 billion, a 22.7% leap from the previous year. Harvested acreage was down 5% and yields were down 1.2%.