Snapchef Expands to Ohio

March 3, 2023 Snapchef

Snapchef, a leader in hospitality and foodservice staffing, announces the opening of its newest office in Columbus, Ohio.  After 20 years of a proven business model and experience in servicing the country’s premier foodservice organizations, Snapchef launched its franchise expansion initiative in 2022.

Avocados From Mexico Announces Strategic Restructuring and Promotion of Key Executives to Drive Fresh Avocado Volume in Retail and Foodservice

March 3, 2023 Avocados From Mexico

Avocados From Mexico®, the no. 1 selling avocado brand in the U.S., has prioritized growing demand for in- and out-of-home fresh avocado consumption since its inception in 2013. With avocado imports continuing to climb, the brand is implementing a strategic restructure to enable sustained growth by aligning all demand-driving efforts – including Shopper, Trade, and Foodservice Marketing – under one Commercial Strategy department.

Sunripe Certified Brands Welcomes Suzanne D’Annunzio as Vice President of Retail and Food Service Sales Development

Sunripe Certified Brands is proud to announce the addition of Suzanne D’Annunzio to its team as the new Vice President of Retail and Food Service Sales Development. With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Suzanne brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role.

BrightFarms Expands with Four New Regional Salad Greenhouse Hubs

March 3, 2023 BrightFarms

BrightFarms, a national leader in the indoor farming industry, is expanding with four new regional greenhouse hubs offering sustainably grown leafy greens to more people across the Eastern and Central U.S. The new locations will begin shipping to retailers in 2024 to help fulfill increasing demand. This expansion and commitment to innovation is expected to set BrightFarms up for 10x revenue growth.

Consumer Produce Consumption Unchanged Despite Inflationary Price Increases

FMI – The Food Industry Association today released the Power of Produce 2023 report at the Southeast Produce Council’s annual Southern Exposure event, revealing produce department sales grew 4.8% to $74.5 billion in 2022 even as inflation increased the price of fruits and vegetables.