Month: January 2020

NGA Grows Member Resources with New Staff Additions and Promotion

January 9, 2020 National Grocers Association

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, announced new additions to its team and a staff promotion that expands its member benefits to better serve America’s independent grocers. …

Jewel-Osco President Paul Gossett Quietly Steps Down Just Over a Year Into the Job; Former Exec Steps In

January 9, 2020 ALEXIA ELEJALDE-RUIZ, CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Paul Gossett quietly stepped down as president of Jewel-Osco in the fall, just over a year after he took the reins of Chicago’s largest grocery chain following the sudden death of his predecessor, Doug Cygan. …

Church Brothers Farms Acquires Green Giant Fresh Value-Added Vegetable Business From Growers Express

January 9, 2020 Church Brothers Farms / Growers Express

Church Brothers Farms will absorb the acquired value-added vegetable product line into its existing Green Giant Fresh sublicense with Growers Express. …

Mushroom Council Launches January Social Media Campaign: “What’s Your Mushroom Horoscope?”

January 9, 2020 The Mushroom Council

What’s your sign? If you are a Gemini, your ideal mushroom variety is Yellow Oyster, creative and vibrant. Aries? You are a Portabella, ambitious and bold. This January, the Mushroom Council is asking, “What’s Your Mushroom Horoscope?” and encouraging fans to discover their 2020 mushroom sign based on their corresponding zodiac. …

Minnie Finger Lime Makes Its Debut

January 9, 2020 Sharon Durham, USDA ARS

Minnie Finger Lime is the perfect name for a new citrus cultivar developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists. It’s as small as your thumb and was bred to grow well in Florida, the home of Minnie Mouse and Disney World! Finger limes are typically grown in California, but a niche presented itself in Florida, and ARS researchers filled it. …