Can the Foodservice Distribution Industry Recover from the Pandemic?
At the height of the pandemic in 2020, US Foods struggled, as restaurant and school closures reduced demand for foodservice distribution. …
Month: July 2022
Stemilt Launches New Crisp Collaborators Campaign to Increase Social Media Engagement
Stemilt launched its new Crisp Collaborators program which includes partnerships with 13 social media influencers who will create ongoing content for the Stemilt brand across the U.S. Stemilt kicked off the year-long program with a group video call and shipments of fresh Stemilt apples and fruity swag. …
GrubMarket Expands Into New Mexico through the Acquisition of Quality Fruit & Vegetable Co.
GrubMarket announced it has completed the acquisition of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and El Paso, Texas-based Quality Fruit & Vegetable Co. (QF&V), a highly respected fresh produce company that provides the highest quality fruits and vegetables to the Southwest, sourced from the U.S., Mexico, South America and other parts of the world. …
California Avocados Engage on Social
For the California Avocado Commission, social media outreach is one of its most effective means of engaging with its target consumer audience. In its pre-season the Commission uses social to build anticipation that California avocados will soon be available. In-season messaging works to build brand affinity and complement retail and foodservice custom marketing support, and post season activity maintains brand awareness. …
Vine-ripened Tomatoes from Oppy are Ripe for the Picking
With nearly 2.2 million cases of rounds and over 1.6 million cases of romas expected to be picked from one million poles on 800 acres, the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world is now shipping the Oceanside Pole label to its loyal fanbase. …