FreshDirect Reports a Record Back-to-School Sales Lift as Consumers Reset Shopping Habits for The Fall

September 10, 2020 FreshDirect

As customers gear up for a back-to-school season unlike any other before, FreshDirect, the Northeast’s leading online fresh food grocer, today reported a 46% increase in year-over-year sales for the all-important back-to-school week that sets the tone for fall sales to come.

It’s Time to Better Connect the Fresh Supply Chain

Enhancing the fresh supply chain has long been an industry goal, but in the wake of COVID-19 it has become an absolute imperative.

Grocery Stores Use UV and Blue Lights to Keep Their Customers and Products Safe

September 10, 2020 Neu-Tech Energy Solutions

The COVID-19 Pandemic is making the grocery industry take a different look at how they are going to protect their customers and employees. Sentry Foods in Delafield, Wisconsin and Neu-Tech Energy Solutions are working together to install Blue Bacteria killing light fixtures and UVC light fixtures that disinfects both bacteria and viruses including the Corona in their store.

Jazz Apples Hailed as ‘Irresistibly Crisp and Juicy’ in Rave Review by Oprah Magazine

September 10, 2020 T&G Global

JAZZ™ apples have received the highest praise from one of America’s most beloved family magazines. OprahMag.com, the digital home of O! The Oprah Magazine, today described JAZZ apples as “irresistibly crisp and juicy” in a hero story about the nutritional benefits of apples.

Pete Pappas & Sons Transitions to the Next Generation

September 10, 2020 Pete Pappas & Sons

Pete Pappas, who has led Pete Pappas & Sons as CEO for nearly 50 years, becomes Chairman of the Board as he hands his role down to his sons. Gus and Aris Pappas now share the role of co-CEO, with their cousin Paul Pappas becoming President (as of September 1, 2020).