Fruits and Vegetables

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Fruits and Vegetables

Fresh Del Monte Appoints North American Senior VP to Drive Operational Excellence

Sept. 9, 2024
Danny Dumas has been appointed senior vice president of Sales, Marketing & Product Management for the company’s North America operations.
Courtesy of FreshRealm Inc.
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Plant Expansion

Fresh Foods Company FreshRealm to Expand Georgia Facility

Aug. 26, 2024
FreshRealm develops, manufactures and distributes fresh meals, kits and foods to a wide variety of customers in retail, foodservice, institutional and direct-to-consumer channels...
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Mergers & Acquisitions

Calavo Growers Sells Fresh Cut Produce Business to F&S Fresh Foods

Aug. 16, 2024
Sale of former Renaissance Food Group to New Jersey produce processor will allow Calavo to focus on avocado and guacamole businesses.
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People on the Move

Good Foods Adds Two New Leaders to Boost its Foodservice Business

July 12, 2024
New culinary innovation manager and senior foodservice brand manager are expected to grow that channel’s business for the maker of guacamole, salsas and dips.
Courtesy of Local Bounti Corp.
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Fruits and Vegetables

Local Bounti Corp. Promotes Current Exec to President & CFO

June 25, 2024
Current CFO Kathleen Valiasek, who has been with the indoor agriculture company for more than three years, will take on additional leadership responsibilities moving forward.
Brian Riedel
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Capital Spending

Little Leaf Farms to Expand New McAdoo, Pennsylvania, Greenhouse Campus

June 25, 2024
Adding its third greenhouse in the state will make the McAdoo controlled-atmosphere agriculture (CEA) facility the largest of its type in North America.
Courtesy of Soli Organic
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Capital Spending

Soli Organic Opens 140,000 Sq. Ft. Indoor Vertical Farm in San Antonio

June 6, 2024
New facility will grow more than 10 types of herbs and vegetables to support company’s retail sales throughout Texas and the Southwest.
Mergers & Acquisitions

Reser’s Fine Foods Adds St. Clair Foods, Will Operate as Separate Division

May 31, 2024
Acquisition of St. Clair gives Reser’s new regional, channel and product opportunities, while supporting St. Clair’s growth path.
Matt Popovich
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Worker Safety

OSHA Penalizes Hanover Foods for Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, Plant Safety Violations

April 25, 2024
More than 70 violations were observed, and the administration has assessed more than $761,000 in penalties to the vegetable and snacks processor.
Mergers & Acquisitions

Wickles Pickles Acquired by Investment Firm Fenwick Brands Inc.

Jan. 9, 2024
Combination of Alabama-based pickle brand with Moore’s Marinades & Sauces expected to help Wickles scale its growth.
Industry Outlook

Cost of Christmas Dinner Increases 7% Despite Some Easing of Price Inflation

Dec. 20, 2023
Category Partners analysis of NielsenIQ data shows cost of basic holiday dinner to increase, driven by higher price inflation in grocery and bakery.
People on the Move

General Mills Announces Senior Leadership Changes

Dec. 6, 2023
With Sean Walker, group president, International, heading into retirement, General Mills is shifting responsibilities and announcing promotions.
Mergers & Acquisitions

Mushroom Processor South Mill Champs Expands Through Acquisition of World Fresh Produce

Nov. 28, 2023
Acquisition will enhance vertically integrated mushroom company’s position in global produce marketplace.