John Vena Inc. Celebrates 100 Years in the Produce Industry

November 13, 2019 John Vena Inc.

The year 2019 has been a big one for John Vena Inc. The specialty produce wholesaler, distributor, and importer has been celebrating its 100th Anniversary with a series of launches and events to commemorate their heritage and usher in the next era of excellence in produce distribution.

Lipman Family Farms Receives US Foods Supplier of the Year Award in Produce Category

November 13, 2019 US Foods

“Lipman Family Farms is a tremendous collaborator and only provides US Foods with the highest quality produce. With their strategically located farms, and seamless packing and distribution network, they deliver on their guarantee of being North America’s most dependable source of fresh tomatoes and vegetables.”

Equitable Food Initiative Shares Results of 2-Year Worker Engagement Study

November 13, 2019 Equitable Food Initiative

Equitable Food Initiative released the results of a two-year study undertaken by BSD Consulting to assess the impacts of EFI’s workforce development programs. A summary report of the research notes how the EFI model is improving working conditions, developing skills in workers and managers, strengthening management systems, enhancing business performance and ultimately creating a cultural shift within grower organizations.

Good Foods Hires Malin Benicek as Vice President of Technical Services

November 13, 2019 Good Foods

Good Foods, a category leader of plant-based dips and good for you products, announces the hire of Malin Benicek as vice president of technical services. Benicek will lead the global food safety initiatives as well as the quality management strategies, programs and standards.

Crowley Adds 300 New Refrigerated Containers to its Fleet Just in Time for Peak Reefer Cargo Season

November 13, 2019 Perishable News

Crowley Logistics has added 300 new refrigerated (reefer) cargo containers to its industry-leading equipment fleet just in time for the peak perishables shipping season.