Wettlin Treppendahl Honored with Spirit of America Award

September 25, 2019 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA) and Associated Grocers Baton Rouge (AGBR) honored Wettlin Treppendahl, owner of Treppendahl’s Super Foods, with the NGA Spirit of America Award.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Doris Kearns Goodwin to Deliver the Opening Keynote at 2020 NGA Show

The NGA Show announced that Pulitzer Prize-winning, New York Times #1 best-selling author, and presidential historian, Doris Kearns Goodwin will deliver the opening keynote address, sponsored by The Kraft Heinz Company, at the 2020 NGA Show, held February 23-26 at the San Diego Convention Center.

‘Buying Local’ Groceries Isn’t Always Better For The Environment

September 25, 2019 Thin Lei Win, Reuters

Shoppers in developed countries increasingly concerned over greenhouse gas emissions associated with transporting food have embraced the idea of buying food produced locally. But that is not always true, according to a new report .

Pink is the New Yellow for Chiquita Bananas in October

September 25, 2019 Chiquita

During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Chiquita will maintain its role as a Guardian Against Cancer for The American Cancer Society® (ACS) by participating in the ACS national on-line donation challenge, “Get Ben On Board.”

VPC: The New Corporate Image for the Vidaurri Family Companies

September 25, 2019 Vida Produce Company

The group of companies owned by the Vidaurri family has launched a new corporate identity under the brand Vida Produce Company (VPC), to unite the operations in the 13 countries where it is present.