The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on Tyler’s Pride Produce LLC of Kenner, LA, for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

Tyler’s Pride failed to pay $750,174 to seven sellers for produce that was purchased, received and accepted in interstate and foreign commerce from March 2020 to September 2021. This is in violation of the PACA. Tyler’s Pride cannot operate in the produce

C&S Wholesale Grocers entered into a definitive agreement to purchase 413 stores, eight distribution centers and two offices that have become available due to The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. Inc. merger; the agreement is set to close in early 2024. 

C&S will acquire QFC, Mariano’s and Carrs brand names and the exclusive licensing rights to the Albertsons brand name in Arizona, California, Colorado and Wyoming. C&S will also add five private labels to its current brand portfolio. 1918 Winter Street Partners, an affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers, will operate these stores.

“With more than

SpartanNash is expanding its use of Upshop's Magic inventory and replenishment optimization application, to consolidate its ordering systems, maintain planogram integrity and assist with merchandising reset planning in both the center store and the produce department. The system also provides store associates with a real-time, comprehensive view of the store's stock to maximize assortment for guests, while at the same time reducing waste.

"At SpartanNash, we're prioritizing technology to enhance our Associate and store guest experience," said Tom Swanson, SpartanNash executive vice president

On the evening of Sept. 5, 2023, Sunview Marketing International had a fire in McFarland, CA. No injuries were reported, and the damage was limited to packing material and associated structures.

"Thanks to the swift action of our staff and the Kern County Fire Department, all associates were safely evacuated, and cold storage facilities were unharmed," the company said in a statement.

"We are grateful for the support of our employees, neighbors and colleagues as we continue normal business operations," it said.

Instacart, a leading North American grocery technology company, and Partnership for a Healthier America, the nation’s leading nonprofit working to improve the food landscape in pursuit of health equity, released impact results from their first Good Food for All partnership in Indianapolis, proving the efficacy of produce stipends to address food insecurity. 

The companies also announced an expansion of PHA’s Good Food for All program to provide Instacart Health Fresh Funds to more than 1,100 families in four new cities — Denver; Englewood, NJ; Milwaukee; and Washington, DC — advancing

Mission Produce Inc. is attending Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong Sept. 6-8 in Hall 5 at booth No. 5Q23, with special representation from its Peruvian operations team to facilitate conversations on Mission’s quality control from harvest to delivery. The company will also be showcasing its continued developments in vertical integration to promote a year-round supply for the Asia market.

“Mission Produce sees a runway of opportunity to drive demand for ripe avocados in Asia,” said John Sheehy, export sales representative. “Mission Produce is positioned to supply the market year-round with a