NGA Foundation Seeks Nominations for Executive Leadership Development Program

December 22, 2022 National Grocers Association

The NGA Foundation (NGAF) is seeking nominations for grocery industry leaders to attend its Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP). Sponsored by PepsiCo and designed to prepare leaders to face business challenges in the 21st-century marketplace, the conference will be held June 4-8, 2023, at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y.

Canada’s Ban On Certain Harmful Single-Use Plastics Starts to Take Effect This Month

Canadians want to see an end to the harmful impacts of plastic pollution on nature and wildlife and the time to act is now.

Acosta Bolsters Retail Sales Operations, Digital, Commercial Leadership and Capabilities

December 22, 2022 Acosta

Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services leader, today announced leadership and organizational changes that will bolster the company’s Sales Agency In-Store operations, Digital Commerce capabilities, and Commercial strategy and support, delivering enhanced services and outcomes for the company’s CPG clients and retail customers. The company also announced new and evolved roles for its Strategy and Transformation leadership to strengthen the design and execution of its strategic initiatives.

Pazazz Apple Crop Providing Exceptional Eating Experience

December 22, 2022 Honeybear Brands

Unique flavor and availability set Pazazz™ apart each year, and this year is no different. Even with the challenging apple supply from Washington, this is the best Pazazz crop on record. Customers and retailers who have come to enjoy the sweet/tangy flavor and explosive crunch, can expect consistent flavor throughout the winter and spring months and appreciate the fact that Pazazz apples are grown closer to home.

Dole Releases 2022 Sustainability Report, Outlining Its Sustainability Strategy and 2030 Goals

December 22, 2022 Dole plc

Dole plc announced today the release of its first sustainability report since the 2021 merger of Total Produce plc and Dole Food Company. Building on its historical achievements, this report sets out the organization’s refreshed sustainability framework and offers a new set of environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals through 2030.