When people think of sustainability they often think of energy solutions or water conservation; however, fuel economy is another way that sustainability is creeping into the produce landscape. Tops has recently decided to partner with Satur Farms, based in North Fork, Long Island, NY, taking miles out of the food chain equation.

“There is no reduction of quality,” said Jeff Cady, Tops produce and floral director. “This is simply a choice to better serve our customers and our environment, by working with a locally grown and operated facility right here in New York state all while reducing the

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association said exhibit space for the 2022 CPMA Convention and Trade Show is now on sale. The 96th annual Convention and Trade Show will take place in Montreal April 5-7 at the Palais des congrés de Montréal.

This will be the first major Canadian trade show for the produce industry in two years and will feature 535 exhibit spaces with more than 250 companies from around the world.

“We are excited to welcome the Canadian and international produce industry back to Montreal for the biggest event in Canada for our trade,” said Ron Lemaire, CPMA president. “This

Summer has finally arrived — and with it the much anticipated return of Oceanside Pole’s vine-ripened tomatoes. Oceanside’s vine-ripened Roma and round tomatoes are grown on 750 rolling acres and marketed by Vancouver, BC-based Oppy. The company promotes popular favorites from avocados and berries to apples and oranges year-round, alongside innovative seasonal specialties. Over the years, Oppy has introduced North Americans to a number of items across its diverse produce range, including Granny Smith, JAZZ, Envy apples, as well as green and gold kiwifruit.

“Oppy offers California’s last

On May 31, Charles Johnson, who began his career in vegetable sales in New Mexico in 1956, died. He was 88.

Mr. Johnson was born in Phoenix Aug. 26, 1932, and followed his father, Ernest Johnson, into the produce business in the mid-1950s, and then watched his son, Charles Johnson Jr., take over the family business a generation later.  Charles Johnson Jr. told The Produce News that the third-generation shipper-distributor still operates almost the same as it has for the past seven decades, with lettuce and onions being its primary crops, though cabbage was added to the mix a quarter century

Schnuck Markets Inc. announced Ted Schnuck, currently vice president of fresh, has been named the company’s executive vice president of supermarkets. Dave Peacock, president and chief operating officer since May 2017, will transition back to the company’s board of directors in October, following his acceptance of a new role with Continental Grain Co.

After a successful career outside of Schnucks, including time with Bain & Co., strategy work with Beam Suntory and brand management at Procter & Gamble, Ted joined the family-owned company in 2015. He is a current member of the company’s strategy

The current reefer cargo market is expecting significant annual growth, presenting opportunities as well as challenges, including a mass shortage of reefer equipment brought on by increased demand.

Mediterranean Shipping Company recently hosted a virtual presentation that provided participants with essential information on the latest developments and challenges in the refrigerated cargo market, as well as updates on the steps the company is taking to improve transportation of perishable commodities.

Based in Genova, Switzerland, MSC is a global leader in transportation and logistics that was