The Vidalia Onion Committee has announced the selection of Shane Curry as its new executive director. Curry's extensive background in agriculture and natural resources makes him highly qualified to lead the committee into the future. During his seventeen years with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, Curry demonstrated an unwavering commitment to research and extension programs. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his work with various produce commodities, including onions, strawberries, blueberries, and pecans. As executive director, Curry will oversee the Federal

Whole Foods Market announced that it is introducing a new, quick-shop store format designed to provide customers in urban neighborhoods a quick, convenient shopping experience with easier access to the fresh, high-quality offerings they expect from Whole Foods Market. The new format, called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, will initially launch on the Upper East Side in Manhattan with additional locations in New York City to follow. The first store, located at 1175 Third Avenue, is expected to open this year. Following the New York City launch, Whole Foods Market plans to bring the format to

Continental Fresh LLC, a grower, shipper and importer of fresh fruits and vegetables from Latin America, will feature its Water For All branded mangos at this year’s SEPC Southern Exposure in Tampa, FL. Known for its deep grower relationships, the importer prides itself for connecting dependable growers to its retail, foodservice and wholesale customers in the U.S. market. 

“SEPC Southern Exposure in Tampa is taking place in our home state, which allows us to bring our team in force to engage with attendees during the show,” said Founder and CEO of Continental Fresh and Chairman of the

Dole Food Co. is honoring a beloved New Orleans restaurant, a pioneering Pennsylvania city and a 7-foot banana mascot for helping to make the banana into the world’s most popular fruit and a global icon.

As part of the Dole 125th Banana-versary, a yearlong celebration of its 125 years in the banana business, the produce leader has established the Dole Banana Hall of Fame and announced the three inaugural inductees for ongoing contributions to the lore, legacy and global appeal of the quintessential yellow fruit.

According to William Goldfield, Dole’s communications director, the Dole Hall of

The berry category plays a significant role in boosting sales volume for produce departments. Strawberries are the major player in drawing shoppers to the store, especially when they are on ad promotion. Blueberries are also a powerful sales builder within the berry category. Raspberries have really developed into an impressive sales generator over the past few years, and blackberries add excitement to the rest of the berry medley.

Strawberries are now in better volume out of Florida and the market has dropped. Supply out of Mexico is also running good with excellent quality. California

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. announced the appointment of Chris Coborn to the company’s board of directors. Coborn replaced Jeff Reasor, who recently resigned from his position on the board. Reasor was president of Reasor’s, a division of Brookshire Grocery Co..

Chris Coborn serves as chairman and CEO of Coborn’s Inc., a corporation of grocery, pharmacy, convenience, liquor, retail stores, online grocery ordering and delivery and central support facilities, headquartered in St. Cloud, MN. Coborn’s has $2 billion in annual sales and employs more than 10,000 people in Minnesota, North