Month: January 2023

Gerard W. Krewer, Whitesbog Preservation Trust Honored with Awards from the North American Blueberry Council

January 20, 2023 North American Blueberry Council

A renowned blueberry researcher and an organization focused on preserving the history of the blueberry industry were recently honored with prestigious awards from the North American Blueberry Council (NABC) for their years’ long efforts to support the industry. Gerard W. Krewer earned the Duke Galletta Award that recognizes excellence in blueberry horticultural research; and the Whitesbog Preservation Trust earned the Alex Wetherbee Award that recognizes outstanding contributions to the blueberry industry in marketing and promotion.  …

Superior Grocers Announces Richard Wardwell as President & CEO

January 19, 2023 Superior Grocers

Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains currently operating 70 locations, is pleased to announce Richard Wardwell as President & CEO effective January 30, 2023. …

Birdzi and Ideal by Design House Team Up to Reimagine How Grocers Connect with Shoppers Through the Weekly Ad Circular

January 19, 2023 Birdzi

Birdzi, the supermarket industry’s most comprehensive customer intelligence and engagement ecosystem, today announced a new partnership with Ideal by Design House. Together, the two solution providers are revolutionizing the weekly ad circular for grocers. After completing phase one of the integration and implementing the Birdzi and Design House collaboration in 12 stores, the retailer is expanding the project to all Coborn’s and Hornbacher’s locations. …

JOH Welcomes Jake DeVries to the Great Lakes Region as a Senior Business Manager

January 19, 2023 JOH

Jake joins the JOH family with 16 years of experience with the retailer and broker sides of the food and grocery business. His acute knowledge of managing a team, mentoring the next generation of leaders, and negotiating programs to create the greatest value for both customers and clients will strengthen our position in the region. …

NaturalShrimp Announces Successful Initial Launch of Online Ordering Home Delivery Program

January 19, 2023 NaturalShrimp

NaturalShrimp, Inc., a Biotechnology Aquaculture Company that has developed and patented the first shrimp-focused commercially operational RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture System), today reported a first successful month with strong demand after launching its online ordering home delivery program and e-commerce website at www.naturalshrimpharvest-select.com on December 9, 2022. …