May 2022 - Page 89 of 90 - Perishable News

Sole Source Capital Portfolio Company Worldwide Produce Acquires Chef’s Choice Produce

May 2, 2022 Sole Source Capital

Sole Source Capital LLC, an industrial-focused private equity firm, today announced that its portfolio company, Worldwide Produce, one of the largest fresh produce and dairy distributors on the West Coast, has acquired Chef’s Choice Produce, a premier foodservice distributor of fresh produce and dairy serving the Northern California market. The acquisition of Chef’s Choice expands Worldwide Produce’s geographic reach, enabling it to serve virtually the entire state of California. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. …

Local Bounti Issues Full Year 2021 Sustainability Report

May 2, 2022 Local Bounti

The report, which follows standards set forth in the Global Reporting Initiative and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and aligns with the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals, contains firm environmental, social and governance commitments — a first for the controlled environment agriculture industry — including: …

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Kicks Off Jersey Fresh Season

May 2, 2022 New Jersey Department of Agriculture

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher and other state and local officials today kicked off the Jersey Fresh season by visiting Walker Brothers Inc., in Salem County, which grows asparagus as well as other crops, and is known for sending its asparagus seeds across the globe. Jersey Fresh items are now appearing in farmers markets and stores around the state. …

Avocados From Mexico Introduces First-Ever Guactail Designed to Make Cinco Celebrators Say “CincOMG!”

May 2, 2022 Avocados From Mexico

It’s time to take Cinco de Mayo celebrations from adequate to awesome. Avocados From Mexico™ (AFM), the number one selling brand of avocados in the U.S., is showing fans new ways to celebrate with avocados this Cinco– by introducing the Guactail™. A drink so good, it will have you saying, “CincOMG!” …

Get Behind Those Key Varieties to Drive Retail During Inflation

May 2, 2022 Stemilt

As warm weather approaches, seasonal fruits take centerstage to staples like apples in the produce department. Fast Facts: The Cast is back once more with Marketing Director, Brianna Shales and Merchandising Manager, Jocelyn Gerard, to share the final data of this year’s apple category from Nielsen over the last 12 weeks from January 9th to April 22nd. …