JOH Appoints Senior Vice President of Specialty, Ted Breitowich

July 25, 2024 JOH

JOH is thrilled to announce the promotion of Ted Breitowich to the position of Senior Vice President, Specialty Division.

Flashfood Launches New Platform: Flashfood for Independents

July 25, 2024 Flashfood

Flashfood, the marketplace for affordable groceries, today announced the launch of Flashfood for Independents, a new offering designed specifically for independently owned grocers. This initiative will support local retailers by providing them with a flexible, efficient and easy-to-onboard solution to attract new customers, boost profits and provide access to affordable fresh food in their communities while reducing food waste.

Snack Program Expands Best Choice Fresh Offering

AWG Brands, the private brands portfolio of Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG), is proud to announce the launch of its new Best Choice® Produce Snack Program. Designed to merchandise in grocers’ produce departments, the program offers a curated selection of 15 natural snacks. 

Countering the Looming Threats to Plastic Wrap

July 25, 2024 LK Packaging

In California this May, the State Assembly passed its bill (AB 2761) for the Reducing Toxics in Packaging Act, which includes a ban on the manufacture, sale or distribution of PVC packaging beginning January 2026. Though the reasons for California’s ban are unclear, they’re not the first to target PVC for elimination and aren’t likely to be the last.

Frontier Produce Joins FreshEdge

July 25, 2024 FreshEdge

For 3 decades, Frontier Produce has been providing premium-quality fruits and vegetables, proteins, dairy and specialty items to a vast assortment of foodservice establishments throughout the state of Oklahoma and southwest Missouri including restaurants, hotels, school systems, caterers and more.