Hy-Vee to Host Second “Best of Local Brands” Summit in May

March 31, 2021 Hy-Vee, Inc.

Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that it will host its second “Best of Local Brands” summit in May to expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 275 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Danavation Technologies Confirms Farm Boy Inc. to Launch Pilot of Digital Smart Labels

March 31, 2021 Danavation Technologies

Danavation Technologies Corp., a Canadian-based Internet of Things (IoT) technology company and provider of micro e-paper displays, is pleased to announce that Farm Boy Inc., a fresh food retailer in Ontario and subsidiary of Sobeys Inc., has confirmed a pilot launch of Danavation’s Digital Smart LabelsTM technology.

Ben E. Keith Company Opens New Distribution Center

March 31, 2021 Ben E. Keith Foods:

On March 29, Ben E. Keith Foods shipped the first orders from its newest foodservice distribution center in Albuquerque, N.M. The new facility will service all of New Mexico, Southern Colorado, far West Texas, and El Paso, Texas.

PMA and United Fresh to Create New Global Trade Association

The Boards of Directors of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) have reached an Agreement in Principle to create a new global trade association.

FiveStar Gourmet Foods Appoints Former Dole President and Ready Pac Foods CEO as President

March 31, 2021 FiveStar Gourmet Foods

Premium fresh food producer FiveStar Gourmet Foods, Makers of Simply Fresh™, is bringing aboard proven produce industry leader Michael Solomon as president, effective immediately. Reporting to CEO Tal Shoshan, Solomon will oversee all day-to-day operations out of the company’s Ontario, Calif. headquarters.