Grocery Distributor Laying Off 328 At Orlando Warehouse

Grocery distributor C&S Wholesale Services Inc. has told state officials it plans to lay off 328 workers at its Orlando warehouse.

Walmart Creates New Executive Role Aimed At Serving Customers

July 6, 2018 Reuters

Walmart has appointed a former American Express executive to the newly created role of chief customer officer, focused on attracting shoppers and offering better customer service, at a time when competition in the retail industry has made it tough to retain shoppers.

Wish Farms' Expansion Of Michigan Blueberry Program Underway

July 6, 2018 Wish Farms

Wish Farms, the year-round berry marketer, is pleased to announce it has expanded its relationship with Michigan grower, Leduc Blueberries. The expansion marks a projected increase of about 30% over last year’s volume from the region.

Summer’s Favorite Fruit Ready To Pick In New Jersey Farmers Markets & Restaurants Offer ‘Creative Peachy Events’

If you have fond memories of last summer’s juicy, delicious Jersey peaches, charge up your taste buds – they’re now ripe and ready to eat. Take the family out to the farm for a day of picking your own peaches, or just go to a farmstand, farmers market or supermarket. Treat yourself to a multi-course dinner out with every course made with peaches.

Ocean Mist Farms Invests In Growing The Ocean Mist Organic Brand

July 6, 2018 Ocean Mist Farms

Ocean Mist Farms, leading grower of fresh artichokes, is proud to announce a significant increase in organic vegetable acreage to meet growing shopper demand while remaining committed to the company’s long-standing sustainable farming practices. Born out of the same quality growing principles that date back to 1924, the Ocean Mist Organic® brand has seen large-scale growth since its inception in 2015.