The new Schnucks Fresh store in Jasper, IN, will open to customers Aug. 18. A new format for Schnucks, the leased 18,000-square-foot store will include a heavy focus on fresh departments such as produce, meat, seafood, deli and bakery.

“We’re always excited to grow and expand our business by bringing Schnucks’ fresh quality products to new customers in a new market,” said Todd Schnuck, Schnucks chairman and CEO. “Our mission at Schnucks is to nourish people’s lives, and Jasper customers will soon find out that we do this by not only making sure to address the food needs of our customers but

The color yellow is often associated with happiness, optimism creativity, and sunshine, which is why it’s no surprise that one of the Pantone 2021 colors of the year is a soft shade of yellow called “Illuminating,” that seeks to convey a message of hopefulness. For Chiquita, the bright yellow color represents its commitment to providing consumers with high-quality bananas, which is why the brand’s new video campaign depicts the beauty of the color yellow and the significance of Chiquita bananas as part of everyday life.

Chiquita’s joyful video will be featured across the brand’s digital and

C.H. Robinson announced today that Arun Rajan will be joining the company as chief product officer, effective Sept. 1. Rajan will report to CEO Bob Biesterfeld and will lead all global product development and innovation across C.H. Robinson’s platforms.  

“Arun is a seasoned leader, with a long history of developing and deploying products that enrich the customer experience and create value at industry leading companies," said Biesterfeld. "I am incredibly excited to have him join the Robinson leadership team. As we continue to focus on creating differentiated value for the nearly 200,000

The Kroger Co. has named Keith Shoemaker as the president of its Dallas division. He succeeds Adam Wampler, who died suddenly earlier this month.

Shoemaker, who most recently served as vice president of operations for the Dallas division will report to Senior Vice President Valerie Jabbar.

“Keith is a highly-regarded leader across the grocery retail industry and will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience having served in various positions in the Dallas/Fort Worth market for 39 years,” said Jabbar.  “We are confident, Keith’s infectious dedication to the company’s promise to be friendly

Time to grab a life vest because our inaugural Watercraft Rally has set sail. Whether it’s a race in a speedboat, bringing the beach bums out onto the lake or shredding some waves, produce industry members know how to enjoy life, get out on the water and soak up the sun.

If you’d like to join us on this voyage then submit a photo of you and your watercraft, along with your name and the company you work for. We'll feature your inboard, outboard, paddle board, sailboat or steamship (does anyone in the industry own one of those?) in the 2021 Watercraft Rally!

Eric Valenzuela has filled the newly created position of director of food safety at Bobalu LLC. He will focus on grower support, facility safety operations and working with the company’s third-party auditors to optimize food-safety practices throughout the operation.

Valenzuela will also manage the technical and administrative aspects of the food-safety system and serve as the primary point of contact with auditors and customers responding to their food-safety compliance needs.

“We are excited to have Eric on board providing his leadership and experience to continue to elevate our company