Jim Donald, Albertson’s Co-Chairman and one of most admired CEOs in the world, will be a featured keynote presenter at the fifth annual Organic Produce Summit (OPS), joining retail industry veteran Kevin Coupe for a provocative and engaging conversation about the future of the food industry,  and the role organics will play for consumers and the retail community.

“The Next 18 Months: Navigating a Competitive, Consumer-Driven Landscape” will feature Donald discussing the future of food retailing as the country rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic. His keynote highlights a series of informative

Produce Marketing Association and strategic partner,  Brighter Bites, have announced that all attendees registered to attend the PMA Foodservice Conference can also sign up to help give back to local families in a special Brighter Bites networking and volunteer experience. Brighter Bites is a non-profit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables to families while helping to instill long lasting healthy habits through fun and education. 

“For anyone who will be in Monterey for the Foodservice Conference, I’d like to encourage them to sign up for the Brighter Bites volunteer experience,” said

It’s time to get those napkins out because Stemilt’s Artisan Organics peaches and nectarines are now in season. Stemilt’s 100-percent certified organic peaches and nectarines made their grand debut late last week, with good sizing and spectacular color. Although weather patterns have been unusual for this time of year, Brianna Shales, Stemilt marketing director, feels it benefited the stone fruit crop.

“Our stone fruit managed the heat well which resulted in some exceptionally high sugar levels for these early season varieties,” explained Shales. “The color is also very vibrant, so it shines

Tracy Shaw has been named the new digital marketing manager at Healthy Family Project and will oversee content strategy, website SEO as well as digital partnerships and email marketing. With over 15 years of digital marketing experience Tracy brings a wealth of health-conscious food brand partnership knowledge, content development and promotion from her experience as the author of FoodWineSunshine.com. 

Tracy has worked as a Healthy Family Project influencer partner for seven years through her website Food Wine And Sunshine becoming familiar with the brand and mission through promoting and

Grocery stores are under pressure to offer sustainable solutions to their customers. One reason is because of increased state legislation around single-use plastic bags, while another is stricter sustainability goals being set by store owners. There is also pressure coming from the public. From water bottles to bags, customers are looking for more sustainable solutions. 

This is proving to be an opportunity for  reusable produce bag brand Lotus Sustainables. What started as an Amazon bestseller has turned into a retail sensation. Stores that introduced Lotus Produce Bags found that in

US Foods Holding Corp. announced that John Tonnison will join the company as executive vice president, chief information and digital officer. Tonnison will oversee the company’s technology vision and strategy and all information technology functions, including digital, cyber security, applications and infrastructure. He will report to Chairman and CEO Pietro Satriano.

“JT joins the executive team with more than 30 years of extensive experience leveraging technology to foster innovation, improve operational efficiencies and deliver exceptional service to customers,” said Satriano. “He will be