United Natural Foods Inc. unveiled its new growth strategy, outlining the pillars of its “Fuel the Future” plan and its focus on increasing market share through network optimization, stronger innovation, and an enhanced customer experience during the Company’s virtual Investor Day event.

“UNFI has built a tremendous customer base, we have amazing associates, and we’re truly excited by our Fuel the Future strategy, which will help guide the next chapter of our growth,” said UNFI Chairman and CEO Steven Spinner. “I’m proud of all the work and success we’ve had under our prior Build-out-the

NRM Inc., a company specializing in refrigeration optimization and designed to help those whose business relies on refrigeration, has successfully crossed the 50,000 installations mark, which includes retrofit integrations in walk-in coolers, cold rooms and refrigerated warehouses.

National Resource Management implements best-in-class controls and automation solutions, uniquely focusing on commercial and industrial refrigeration, to businesses around the country.

“We are very proud to have reached this milestone in our company,” said Emre Schveighoffer, president of NRM Inc. “We’re honored

USA Pears is excited to announce that the organization has been awarded Best In-house Digital Marketing Campaign for its Virtual Flavor Experience videos from PR News and the Social Shake-up’s 2021 Digital + Social Media Awards. The videos also won honorable mention in the overall video category, against strong entries from major brands. The annual awards recognize the most innovative and industry-altering digital communicators and campaigns.

The videos were developed in-house to highlight the people and places that make the Northwest pear industry so unique with a primary objective of

Big Y will hold its first-ever monstrous hiring event June 29 at over 75 locations across Massachusetts and Connecticut. It’s an opportunity for anyone 18 years and older to try new skills and to be a voice for sharing innovative ideas.

Company leadership is aware that people are eager to get back to work so they are simplifying the application process. Every store plus the distribution center will hold interviews, and hiring managers will be able to make on-the-spot job offers. Currently, there are openings at all Big Y supermarkets, Big Y Gas and Convenience Stores, Table & Vine Fine Wines

Mission Produce Inc., a world leader in sourcing, producing and distributing fresh Hass avocados, announced the launch of its second annual Summer Fridays multi-month marketing campaign. The initiative is meant to inspire summer fun with avocados and share creative recipes for both avocado aficionados and rookies.

Summer Fridays is in direct response to Avocado Intel, Mission’s in-house consumer intelligence data findings that show 58 percent of consumers plan to purchase more avocados this summer than they did earlier in the year. The campaign includes partnerships and giveaways with

Last year, amidst the pandemic, Americans’ shopping behavior shifted radically. Customers increasingly began shopping online for everyday needs, including food and groceries. That surge in demand was a boon for online grocers, but it also presented a unique challenge to retailers as the combination of in-store shoppers and online volume meant some popular items could quickly sell out. Walmart’s solution was to use artificial intelligence to help both customers and personal shoppers choose the best substitute for an out-of-stock item.

For example, imagine you’re a Personal Shopper looking for