Mike Gould of Core-Mark joins PFMA’s Board of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association welcomes Mike Gould, president of Core-Mark International’s Pennsylvania Division, to its Board of Directors. …
Month: February 2022
Happy 98th Birthday Andy D’Arrigo, Produce Icon and Philanthropist
Andy D’Arrigo was born in Stockton, CA on February 1, 1924 to Stefano and Concetta D’Arrigo. Stefano, an immigrant from Messina, Sicily, arrived at the immigration station at Ellis Island in New York aboard RMS Cretic on May 5, 1911 at the age of seventeen. Andy’s success is a result of hard work, perseverance and doing all the things they told him he could not do. …
Chile Doubles Volume to the U.S. and Implements Enhanced Marketing Campaign
Consumers can enjoy sweet, juicy cherries through February, thanks to Chile. Chilean cherry exports to the U.S. have doubled this season, and the Chilean Cherry Committee will continue to run both consumer and retail programs through February to drive awareness and sales. …
Sun World Appoints Jennifer Petersen as Executive Vice President & Chief Science Officer
Sun World International LLC has appointed Jennifer Petersen as Executive Vice President & Chief Science Officer, CEO & President David Marguleas announced here recently. In this new leadership position, she will oversee all activities, staff and partnerships pertaining to breeding, variety development, genetics and related technologies. …
Bobalu Berries Applauds Staff Volunteerism
As strawberry season begins to unfold here in California, so does the beginning of volunteer season by the Bobalu staff. Typically, volunteering is done without much fanfare, just because it is the right thing to do. …