Foodservice Industries Develop New GS1 US Implementation Guidance on the Use of RFID to Deliver Product Traceability

July 6, 2023 GS1 US

GS1 US has published two new guidelines to assist U.S. healthcare and foodservice industries in using radio frequency identification (RFID) to improve supply chain visibility, efficiency and consumer safety.

Imperial Dade Enters Hawaii, Acquires Market Leader Triple F Distributing

July 6, 2023 Imperial Dade

Imperial Dade, a leading distributor of foodservice packaging supplies and janitorial supplies, today announced the acquisition of Triple F Distributing (“Triple F” or the “Company”). The transaction represents the 65th acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, Chairman and CEO of Imperial Dade, respectively. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

Mission Produce to Lean Into Peru Supply and the Art of Ripening During Mexico Crop Transition

July 6, 2023 Mission Produce

Mission Produce announced a twofold approach to maintain supply reliability and quality amid the Mexican avocado crop transition: 1) leverage its owned Peruvian supply to complement Mexican size availability, and 2) lean into its mastery in the art of ripening to expertly ripen fruit at various maturity levels. 

Tom Coufal Joins J&C Tropicals to lead Sales & Business Development Division

July 6, 2023 J&C Tropicals

With a reputation as a sales leader with deep expertise in business development and leading high-performance teams, Coufal will be responsible for growing J&C Tropicals footprint in new markets across America and Canada. Coufal will report directly to Adrian Capote, VP of Sales & Revenue for J&C Tropicals.

Hass Avocados Proved Lucky for St. Patrick’s Day Sales

July 6, 2023 Hass Avocado Board

St. Patrick’s Day drove higher avocado volume as shown by the recently released holiday retail recap report from the Hass Avocado Board (HAB). The report details the retail dollar sales, volume, and average sale price for Hass avocados during the Big Game, Valentine’s Day, and St. Patrick’s Day holiday weeks.